Eleanor Farjeon Award

Eleanor Farjeon Award

The Eleanor Farjeon Award is made for distinguished service to the world of British children’s books and is given to someone whose commitment and contribution is deemed to be outstanding. It is presented annually in memory of the celebrated author Eleanor Farjeon. The spirit of the award is to recognise the unsung heroes who contribute so much to every aspect of children’s books. The award is administered by the Children's Book Circle and sponsored by the Eleanor Farjeon Trust.

Recent winners

*2007 – Jane Nissen, publisher [ [http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/books/2007/11/coming_to_the_rescue_of_childr.html Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog - books: Coming to the rescue of children's books ] ]
* 2006 – Wendy Cooling, founder of Bookstart
* 2005 – Malorie Blackman, author
* 2004 – Jacqueline Wilson, author
* 2003 – Miriam Hodgson, editor
* 2002 – Philip Pullman, author
* 2001 – Amelia Edwards, art director
* 2000 – Julia Eccleshare, journalist

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