Award
Governor General's Literary Awards - Children's Literature

Amount
$15,000

Organization
Canada Council for the Arts

Website
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/writing/sc127227362717968750.htm

Award/ Grant/ Competition
Award

Qualifications
Two awards are available in the area of Children's Literature: text and illustration. First edition trade books written by professionals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Books must have been published in the appropriate year (September - September) and at least 24 pages long, and must be available in Canada with an ISBN. Self-published books are ineligible.

How to Apply
Publishers submit four copies of eligible books for consideration. Publishers are responsible for filling out a Publisher's Registration Form. Contact the Canada Council for a registration form.

Important Dates
Closing dates: April 15 (books published September 1 2000 to March 31 2001), August 7 (books published March 1, 2001 to September 30, 2001)

Address
The Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street
P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8
Canada

Phone Number
1-800-263-5588

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