Nestlé Smarties Book Prize

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The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by Nestlé, manufacturer of Smarties. It was one of the most respected and prestigious prizes for children's literature.[1][2]

The prize was discontinued in 2008 by what was described as a "mutual" decision from Booktrust and Nestlé, with "no hostility".[1] Explaining their reasons for this decision, Booktrust stated it had "been reviewing the organisation's priorities and how prizes and awards fit in with its strategic objectives", while Nestlé was "increasingly moving its community support towards the company strategy of nutrition, health and wellness."[3] Additionally, they said that it was a "natural time to conclude"[1] and that were "confident that increased importance has been placed on children's books."[3]

The shortlist for the award was chosen by a panel of adult judges, and schoolchildren across the UK would then vote on the first, second and third place winners.

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[edit] List of prize winners

[edit] 2008

The prize was discontinued. See above.

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[edit] See also

Portal icon Children's literature portal

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Pauli, Michelle (2008-01-23). "Nestlé book prize put to bed for last time". London: The Guardian. http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2245514,00.html. Retrieved 2008-01-24. 
  2. ^ "Fantasy novel wins children's votes". BBC News. 2002-12-05. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2543873.stm. Retrieved 2008-01-24. 
  3. ^ a b "Nestlé and Booktrust have agreed to end the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize after 23 years of partnership". Booktrust. http://www.booktrust.org.uk/show/feature/Prizes%20and%20awards/Nestle-Childrens-Book-Prize. Retrieved 2008-01-24. 

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