A unique new award has been announced that recognizes excellence in English-language literary works for Young Adults by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors. The award is called the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature and was established by CODE. The Award is now accepting submissions from Canadian Publishers until May 1st, 2013.
The Award is the result of an ongoing close collaboration with the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the National Association of Friendship Centres, the Association of Canadian Publishers, and the Canada Council for the Arts, which will be responsible for administering the jury process.
"First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders have longed stressed the importance of literacy and learning for youth in their communities and recommended the development of reading materials that are grounded in their culture and heritage," said CODE Executive Director Scott Walter. Indeed, this Award will be a great opportunity to do all this and more.
The Award will be given annually to three English-language literary works for Young Adults by First Nations, Métis or Inuit authors. A First Prize of $12,000, a Second Prize of $8,000 and a Third Prize of $5,000 will be awarded to the authors and translators (if applicable) of the winning titles. In addition, publishers of the winning titles will be awarded a guaranteed purchase of a minimum of 2,500 copies, which will ensure that First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth across Canada will have access to the books through their community's schools, libraries, or Friendship Centres.
For more information, visit here. You can also visit the CODE website for further details about the Award and its guidelines for registration.
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