Submissions for SLA Information Book Award 2012 are now invited.
The submission window for entries is: 20 February to 7 March 2012.

AWARD INFORMATION

The award is split into three categories:

• Under 7
• 7 – 12
• 12 – 16

The shortlist will be announced in April 2012. Children will then be invited to vote for their favourite from the shortlist. Each category will have a Winner (voted by the judges) and a Children’s Choice Winner. There will also be an Overall Winner.

CRITERIA FOR ENTRY

The judges are looking for information books that will stimulate interest, have an innovative approach and/or format, have child appeal, be up to date in approach as well as have value (for education and enjoyment) going forward.

• The books must show use of appropriate pictures, language and topic for the age group and the synergies between text, layout and illustration must create a stimulating whole
• The books must be published in 2011
• Hardback and paperback formats are eligible
• New editions or reprints are not eligible
• The books may be part of a series, but need to be able to be read as standalone works
• There must be 200+ stock in August 2012, for the children’s choice vote
• To enable the children's vote to take place we will send out promotional material to all schools. There will a cost of approx £250 for each book on the shortlist to finance printing and distribution of this material.

HOW TO ENTER

Please download and fill in a 2012 entry submission form and return along with six copies (non-returnable) per book to:
Tricia Adams, Director, School Library Association, 1 Pine Court, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8AD.

The submission window for entries is: 20 February to 7 March 2012.

Submission Forms

IBA Submission Form 2012 (MSWord)

Word document, 323 kB

Requires Microsoft Word 97 or later

IBA Submission Form 2012 (PDF)

PDF file, 321 kB

Requires Adobe Reader