The Crystal Kite Award''
(also known as 'Crystal Kite Members Choice Award) is given by the
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers ...
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SCBWI
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers ...
) each year to recognize great books from the 70 SCBWI regions around the world. Along with the
SCBWI
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers ...
Golden Kite Awards
The Golden Kite Awards are given annually by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, an international children's writing organization, to recognize excellence in children’s literature. The award is a golden medallion showing ...
, the Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children's book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers.
Each SCBWI member votes for their favorite book from a nominated author in their region that was published in the previous calendar year.
Winners
International Regions
Australia / New Zealand
Canada
Europe / Latin America / Africa
Middle East / India / Asia
UK / Ireland
Regions in the United States
Atlantic (Pennsylvania / Delaware / New Jersey / Wash DC / Virginia / West Virginia / Maryland)
California / Hawaii
Mid-South (Kansas / Louisiana / Arkansas / Tennessee / Kentucky / Missouri)
Mid-West (Minnesota / Iowa / Nebraska / Wisconsin / Illinois / Michigan / Indiana / Ohio)
New England (Maine / Vermont / New Hampshire / Connecticut / Massachusetts / Rhode Island)
New York
South-East (Florida / Georgia / South Carolina / North Carolina / Alabama / Mississippi)
South-West (Nevada / Arizona / Utah / Colorado / Wyoming / New Mexico)
Texas / Oklahoma
West (Washington / Oregon / Alaska / Idaho / Montana / North Dakota / South Dakota)
References
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*SCBWI Websit
*List of Winner
*2013 List of Winner
*Announcement of 2011 Award
*School Library Journa
American children's literary awards