Educational kit options:
1. Electronic version – kit is emailed & poster and bookmarks sent via post.
2. Printed version – kit folder, poster, and bookmarks sent via post.
Each kit includes: info on each author and illustrator and their nominated book, colour poster, and 5 bookmarks.
3 categories:
1. Picture Book – for young readers in kindergarten to grade 4
2. Chapter Book – for grades 3-6
3. Novel – for grades 5 to 8
Congratulations to the following authors, illustrators, and publishers on their nomination for the 2012 Chocolate Lily Awards!
Picture Book Category: (Kindergarten to Grade 3)
Singing Away the Dark by Caroline Woodward – Simply Read Books
Great Lakes and Rugged Ground Imagining Ontario by Sarah N Harvey & Leslie Buffam – Orca Book Publishers
Stanley’s Little Sister by Linda Bailey – Kids Can Press
The Little Hummingbird by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas – Greystone Books
Where are You Bear? by Frieda Wishinsky and Illustrated by Sean L. Moore (BC) – Owl Kids
Compost Stew an A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals – Tricycle Press
Chapter Book Category: (Grades 3 – 5)
Emily by Julie Lawson – Penguin
The Ballad of Knuckles McGraw by Lois Peterson – Orca Book Publishers
Ben’s Robot by Robin Stevenson – Orca Book Publishers
Black Dog Dream Dog by Michelle Superle – Tradewind Books
No Pets Allowed by Irene N. Watts – Tradewind Books
Novel Category: (Grades 5 – 8 )
Hannah & the Spindle Whorl by Carol Anne Shaw – Ronsdale Press
Silver Rain by Lois Peterson – Orca Book Publishers
Follow the Elephant by Beryl Young – Ronsdale Press
Ghost of Heroes Past by Charles Ried – Ronsdale Press
No Moon by Irene Watts – Tundra Books
Dear George Clooney Please Marry Mom by Susin Nielsen –Tundra Books
Liar and Fools by Robin Stevenson – Orca Book Publishers
Chocolate Lily Book Awards
Our program has inspired a passion for reading in many young readers. We invite you to register your school and celebrate beautifully crafted BC books with us!
We are excited with the list of nominated titles for this year. You will find the 2010-11 registration form and other pertinent information on this website.
Educational kits are ready!
We have a NEW Chapter Book category for young readers in grades 2-5. We still offer our Picture Book category. Our Novel category has books for the older reader in grades 6 to 8 – no more chapter books mixed in.
Two registration options:
Additional colour posters are available for purchase at $5.00 each.
Please indicate on the registration form which kit you will be ordering.
Gold Award Stickers:
Chocolate Lily Award Stickers are also available for purchase. These are round, gold embossed stickers – 25 stickers for $5.00. They can be purchased on the registration form or by contacting Harmina at ahjansen@shaw.ca
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Educational kits for 2010-11 school year are ready!
Kits include: info on each author and illustrator and their nominated book, coloured poster, bookmarks.
NEW! 3 categories:
1. Picture Book – for young readers in kindergarten to grade 3
2. Chapter Book – for grades 2 to 5
3. Novel – for grades 5 to 8
Congratulations to Ashley Spires – winner of the 2010 Chocolate Lily Picture Books for her book “Penguin and the Cupcake”.
2010 Chocolate Lily Award Winner
Congratulations to Lois Peterson, “2010 Chocolate Lily Award Chapter Book/Novels Winner” for her novel “Meeting Miss 405″.
Registration is now open for the 2011 Chocolate Lily Awards!
Congratulations to the following authors whose books have been nominated for the 2011 Chocolate Lily Awards! We have added a new category – Chapter books, grade 3-5.
Picture Book Category
Bradley McGogg the Very Fine Frog by Tim Beiser Illustrated by Rachel Berman (BC) Tundra Books
Viva Zapata by Emilie Smith (BC) and Margarita Kenefic Tejada Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki (BC) Tradewind Books
Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party by Sheri Radford (BC) Illustrated by Christine Tipp Lobster Press
Fred and Pete at the Beach by Cynthia Nugent Orca Book Publishers
On My Walk by Kari-Lynn Winters (BC when book was published) Illustrated by Christina Leist (BC) Tradewind Books
Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock(BC) Illustrated by Carolyn Conahan Charlesbridge
Stanley’s Beauty Contest by Linda Bailey (BC) Illustrated by Bill Slavin Kids Can Press
Chapter books for Grades 3 – 5 Category
Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths ( Abby and Tess Pet Sitters) by Trina Wiebe Lobster Press
Whiteout by Becky Citra Orca Young Readers
Zach & Zoe Bully and the Beagle by Kristin Butcher James Lorimer & Co
After Peaches by Michelle Mulder Orca Young Readers
Clay Man: The Golem of Prague by Irene Watts Illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker Tundra
The Sky Tree by P. K. Page Illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman Oolichan Books
Novel Category (Grades 5 – 
Venom by Nikki Tate Orca Sports
The Ship of Lost Souls by Rachelle Delaney Harper Trophy Canada
Bank Job by James Heneghan and Norma Charles Orca Book Publishers
Simon Says Gold: Simon Whitfield’s Pursuit of Athletic Excellence by Simon Whitfield with Cleve Dheensaw Orca Book Publishers
Counting on Hope by Sylvia Olsen Sononis
The Giant Slayer by Iain Lawrence Delacorte Press
Charlie: a Home Child’s Life in Canada by Beryl Young Key Porter Books
Congratulations to the following winners:
Novels
2nd place – Penny Draper – The Graveyard of the Sea
1st place – Lois Peterson – Meeting Miss 405
Picture Book
2nd place – Chris Tougas – Art’s Supplies
1st Place – Ashley Spires – Penguin and the Cupcake
Photos to come!!
The Gala was great and went off without a hitch. Mardie did a great job and the authors and illustrators were pleased. It was a great time for them to get together with each other over lunch also. Anna was just superb as an MC.- she is a natural with grace and poise and humor.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to combine the Picture book and the Novel/Chapter book Galas and will host both at 1:00. This is a change for those who were planning to come at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be served at Noon as planned and the Gala will begin at 1:00. We look forward to seeing you June 3rd.
Host : Mardie Mason
Teacher-Librarian
York House School
4176 Alexandra Street
Vancouver, BC
V6J 2V6
(604) 730-2400, ext.305
Chocolate Lily Book Awards Gala – June 3, 2010
at York House School 4176 Alexandra Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 2V8 Phone: 604-730-2400
Tickets to the event (include a door prize ticket) are $2.00. RSVP ahjansen@shaw.ca Limited seating
11:00 – Picture Book Awards
1:00 – Novels/Chapter Books Award
Don’t miss it!
***PS – Votes must be emailed back by May 16th
This year’s short list is a wonderful selection of BC’s finest picture books and novels! Are you involved? It’s not too late to register. Click on “Registration Form” for more details.