The Society of Authors is accepting entries to the inaugural round of a new award, celebrating the writers and illustrators of ‘quirky’ illustrated books for children ages 0-7.
The work may be any combination or words and/or pictures, or just pictures – and in any physical format including, pop-ups, flap books, and board books.
The work must have been first published in the UK and Republic of Ireland between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019. There is no submission fee.
The Queen’s Knickers Award has been created by author / illustrator Nicholas Allan, named after his own book, and will aim to ‘recognise books that strike a quirky, new note and grab the attention of a child, whether in the form of curiosity, amusement, horror or excitement’.
At the 2020 Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony, the inaugural winner will receive £5,000, as well as a golden Queen's Knickers badge, as depicted in Nicholas Allan's original book. The runner-up will receive £1,000 and a silvered badge.
Further details and to enter here
Deadline: 15 November 2019