Frieda wishinsky born july 14, 1948 is a germanborn canadian educator and author of childrens books the daughter of polish jewish parents, she was born in munich and grew up in manhattan. Iode festival jubilee chapter is a group of dedicated women who are proud to work together to make a difference in our community of stratford and area with our focus mainly on children, youth and those in need. Through the generosity of an iode member, the late mrs. Iode archives penguin random house canada young readers. Jean throop urged the iode toronto municipal education committee to take action to encourage the publishing of more and better january 1975, mrs. Kevin sands, author of the blackthorn key, has been awarded the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award for 2016. Since 1974 the municipal chapter of toronto iode has presented an award intended to encourage the publication of books for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. It is named in memory of sydney taylor, author of the classic allofakind family series. In 20, as a result of the disbandment of iode toronto, the award is now administered by iode ontario. In the past, we have donated books to high school libraries and smartboards and ipads to several elementary schools. The winner will be announced at iode canadas 116th national annual meeting being held at the lambton golf and country club, toronto, on may 27th, 2016.
The iode violet downey book award was introduced to recognize the best in canadian childrens literature. Come to one of our meetings, have a fun evening out and meet some new friends. The violet downey book award was established in 1985. A mysterious tale, with artwork by renowned newfoundland artist gerald squires, is based on a true ghost story experienced by squires and his family when they lived at an abandoned lighthouse in the 1970s. Iode violet downey book award recipients iode canada.
Previous winners include jean little for his banner over me, kit pearson for the lights. Violet downey, iode canada established the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award. The winner was announced for the 2015 iode violet downey book award and we want to congratulate charis cotter, author of the swallow. Canadian toy testing councils childrens choice great books.
The 2019 winner of the iode violet downey book award for canadian childrens literature. Chang, the novel falls short of the high standard set by margaret mahy s memory, the consummate tale of interaction between. Egoff childrens literature prize, the iode violet downey book award and the iode national chapter award. Nov 01, 2003 2005 white pine award shortlisted 2004 iode violet downey national book award shortlisted 2004 canadian childrens book centre our choice selection theres one other thing i should mention right off, which is that im fourteen years old and dying. Ruth schwartz childrens book award young adultmiddle reader.
Winner, governor generals award for young peoples literature text, 2019. No fixed address wins 2019 iode violet downey book award. My name is parvana by deborah ellis overdrive rakuten. A tenmember panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the award winning book. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy titles for. The 2017 winner of the iode violet downey book award for canadian childrens literature sea change by frank viva frank viva, author of sea change, has been awarded the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award for 2017. Felix has a place in the prestigious french immersion program at blenheim public school in vancouvers tony kitsilano neighbourhood. Massachusetts childrens book award nominee book awards. Members and specialists made up the panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the award winning book. Iode festival jubilee chapter welcomes women who are interested in having a night out while doing wonderful things for our community. We provide annual bursaries to local high schools and various items such as books, hats and mittens to stratford elementary schools on an ongoing basis. Iode jean throop book award archives canadian childrens. A ghost story, published by tundra books random house, is suitable for children ages nine to 12.
Broken strings by eric walters and kathy kacer shortlisted. Jean throop urged the iode toronto municipal education committee to take action to encourage the publishing of more and better children. We meet on the third thursday of each month, september to june. Violet downey, iode canada established the national chapter of. Violet downey, iode canada established the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award in 1984. Bedards second novel, redwork 1990, won the governor generals literary award, the canadian library association book of the year for children award and the iode violet downey book award. Its especially difficult for felix, the 12yearold protagonist of no fixed address. No fixed address wins 2019 iode violet downey book award for. Shortlisted for the 2005 white pine award, for the 2004 iode violet downey na. Violet downey book awards through the generosity of an iode member, the late mrs. The winner will be announced at iode canadas 120th national annual meeting, being held by teleconference, on saturday, 22 may 2020.
Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet. Common knowledge book awards massachusetts childrens book award nominee. Published by penguin random house, this book is suitable for children over. Canadian childrens award index canadian childrens book centre. Broken strings by eric walters and kathy kacer shortlisted for the 2020 iode canada violet downey book award. Iode violet downey book award 2019 short list iode canada. Awarded to a book of over 300 words for readers aged or under. South carolina childrens book award nominee 20142015. Iode violet downey book award established 1985 the award is offered annually for the best english language book containing at least 500. Iode canada and iode ontario also run programs on a provincial and country scale, some of which are supported by iode city of lakes chapter. National chapter of canada iode violet downey book award newfoundland and labrador book awards norma fleck award for canadian childrens non. Read kate, by valerie sherrard online on bookmate shortlisted for the 2005 white pine award, for the 2004 iode violet downey national book award and commended for the 2004 canadian childrens bo.
Shortlisted, iode canada violet downey award, 2020. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choi. She received a ba in international relations from city college of new york and a msc special education from ferkauf graduate school. The daughter of polish jewish parents, she was born in munich and grew up in manhattan. Founded in 1900, iode canada is a national womens charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community services, and citizenship programs. Medals are awarded annually for outstanding books that authentically portray the jewish experience. May 29, 2015 a tenmember panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the award winning book. The wise and curious heroine of the newbery honor book everything on a waffle is facin. Book 4 deborah ellis shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy. Our iode chapter was officially chartered in 1977, the year that marked the silver jubilee of queen elizabeth ii, patron of iode canada.
Shortlisted for the cla book of the year for children award and the iode violet downey book award. Members and specialists made up the panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the awardwinning book. Iode violet downey book award winner 2019 its never easy for a kid to start at a new school. My name is parvana king county library system overdrive. Mcnally robinson book for young people award 2008 childrens deferred to 2009. The swallow by charis cotter was the 2015 winner of the iode canada violet downey book award. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy titles for children and teens list. The award is offered annually since 1985 for the best young childrens english language book containing at least 500 words of text. Selected for the bankstreet college of educations best childrens books of the year 20. Nielsen wins iode book award westwood creative artists. Jun 11, 2019 congratulations to governor general literary award winning author susin nielsen, whose touching and funny middlegrade story no fixed address has won the 2019 iode violet downey book award.
The national chapter of canada iode imperial order of the daughters of the empire, a womens charitable organization, has been offering the violet downey book award since 1985. Founded in 1900, iode canada is a national womens charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service, and citizenship programs. Tales from gold mountain by paul yee, simon ng nook book. Literary awards childrens and young adult literature research. A tenmember panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the awardwinning book. May 08, 2020 broken strings by eric walters and kathy kacer shortlisted for the 2020 iode canada violet downey book award. Iode signature programs iode city of lakes chapter. The sydney taylor book award recognizes the best in jewish childrens literature. She has taught special education for children and adults in the united.
Please contact any one of our members for complete information. Aug 08, 2012 shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy titles for children and teens list. One year in coal harbour by polly horvath overdrive. This award is offered annually for the best childrens english book containing at least 500 words of text. The first winner was author dennis lee for his book alligator pie. Uncertain soldier by karen bass has been shortlisted for the 2016 national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20. This is the fourth award win for graffiti knight, which has already taken home the cla young adult book award, the r. Frieda wishinsky born july 14, 1948 is a germanborn canadian educator and author of childrens books. The national chapter of canada iode imperial order of the daughters of the empire, a womens charitable organization, has been offering violet downey book award since 1985. National chapter of canada iode violet downey book award 1993. Congratulations to governor general literary awardwinning author susin nielsen, whose touching and funny middlegrade story no fixed address has won the 2019 iode violet downey book award. Iode toronto established their municipal book award.
Thistledown press, 2007 national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award 2007 eric walters. A ghost story won the iode violet downey book award and the silver birch honour award. Norma fleck award for canadian childrens nonfiction. Iode ontario has played a large part in the history of iode due to our large membership as well as having the honour of having the iode canada office in toronto. Drawing on the real background of the chinese role in the gold rush, the building of the railway and the settling of the west coast in the nineteenth century, noted historian and childrens author paul yee has created eight original stories that combine the rough. The geoffrey bilson award, named for a canadian author and history professor, is one of six major prizes awarded at the gala each year. Ross annett childrens literature award, and the caa exporting alberta award. Kate by valerie sherrard meet your next favorite book. Funding for the book award will come from the established toronto legacy fund.
Founded in 1900, iode canada is a national womens charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community services, and. A ghost story, has been awarded the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award for 2015. The award is offered annually for the best english language book for children aged and under that is written by a canadian citizen and was published in. As a result, our members have played significant roles in leadership and the decision making process of both iode ontario and iode canada. All books submitted by publishers become the property of iode canada. Transatlantic agency is a north american literary management company with a vibrant and diverse team of 14 agents known for their integrity, commitment and success representing storytellers across. Programs include the 100th anniversary grant program, the violet downey book award and the snack pack program. Winner of the 2016 violet downey book award was the blackthorne by kevin sands. Vermont department of libraries dorothy canfield fisher award master list.