Burt Award for African Literature
The Burt Award for African Literature is a literary prize that recognizes excellence in young adult fiction from Africa. Sponsored by CODE and made possible by the generosity of Canadian philanthropist William Burt and the Literary Prizes Foundation, the award addresses an ongoing shortage of relevant, quality books for young people while at the same time promotes a love of reading and learning in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya. The award consists of up to three cash prizes totaling $21,000 CAD and a publishing contract for winning submissions. Winning titles will be distributed to schools and libraries throughout these three countries.
The Burt Award is supported in part by IBBY Canada. Members of IBBY are nominated to act as jurors in the award process. IBBY's role has recently been expanded to include workshop facilitation for emerging and experienced writers of youth fiction.
TANZANIA
The Burt Award in Tanzania is coordinated by the Children's Book Project (CBP), a Tanzanian, award-winning literacy organization.
GHANA
The Ghana Book Trust (GBT) is the local coordinating organization administering the Burt Award in Ghana.
ETHIOPIA
CODE-Ethiopia is the local coordinating organization administering the Burt Award in Ethiopia.
KENYA
National Book Council of Kenya is the local coordinating organization administering the Burt Award in Kenya.
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BURT AWARD SPOTLIGHT |
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Launch of Inaugural Burt Award for African Literature BooksOn Thursday June 3rd, at Scotia Plaza in downtown Toronto, veteran Canadian publisher, writer, and member of CODE's Advisory Council, Anna Porter helped launch the first crop of books published through the Burt Award for African Literature program. |
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