The Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize is awarded annually as the BC Book Prize for

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authors and illustrator of picture books, picture story books, and illustrated non-fiction books. The prize is shared by the author and the illustrator, who must be a resident of

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. It was announced in 2002 and first awarded in 2003. A handful of finalists (roughly 25%) are also selected for another award: participation in the expenses-paid BC Book Prizes on Tour, a week-long tour across the province to present their books at schools and libraries each April.

History

The prize was announced three months after the death of

Christie Harris Christie Lucy Harris, (November 21, 1907 – January 5, 2002) was a Canadian children's writer. She is best known for her portrayal of Haida First Nations culture in the 1966 novel ''Raven's Cry.'' Biography Harris was born in Newark, New Jer ...

, and was the first new BC Book Prize category since the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize was introduced in 1987.

Winners and finalists

References

External links

{{Portal, Children's literature
Christie Harries Illustrated Children's Literature Prize
official website
BC Book Prizes
BC and Yukon Book Prizes 2003 establishments in British Columbia Awards established in 2003 Canadian children's literary awards Illustrated book awards Picture book awards