Gavin Bishop Award

The Storylines Gavin Bishop Award was established in 2009. The award aims to encourage the publication of new and exciting high-quality picture books from New Zealand illustrators. It also recognises the contribution Gavin Bishop has made to the writing and illustrating of children’s picture books and gives an emerging talent the opportunity to benefit from his expertise.

Random House New Zealand is the sponsor and Storylines administers the award. In addition to a $1,500 monetary prize, the winner of the award will receive mentoring and support from celebrated children’s author and illustrator, Gavin Bishop, and may also receive an offer of publication by Random House New Zealand.

Each entrant will be required to submit a storyboard, a page of rough drawings and two pieces of finished art to fit with text provided by Random House.

The award is biennial, the next entry period will be in 2011, with the presentation of the award made at the Storylines Margaret Mahy Day in March.

Congratulations to the inaugral winner Harriet Bailey.

Recipient of the Storylines Gavin Bishop Award is:

• Harriet Bailey

You can view artwork of the shortlisted artists at the Random House New Zealand Storylines Gavin Bishop Award page.