Established in 2000, the Storylines Notable Books List reflects the wide-ranging achievements of New Zealand authors and illustrators.
Eligibility criteria:
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Entries are open to books first published in New Zealand (or simultaneously overseas) between 1 January and 31 December each year.
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Authors and illustrators must be New Zealanders by birth, naturalisation or immigration, who have been New Zealand residents for at least the past two years, and are currently living in New Zealand.
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Books are single, stand-alone entries are must contain at least 16 pages of text and/or illustration.
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Textbooks, resource kits, and books supplied free to centres of learning are not eligible.
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Books must be available for trade sales.
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Reprints and reissues from previous years are not eligible unless they are new editions which contain substantial revision (adding significant new content and interpretation).
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Anthologies of work by multiple authors are eligible.
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Where a book with an attachment (eg CD) is published, the book will be considered the primary vehicle to be judged.
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Books written or illustrated by a New Zealander, but with illustrations/text by an overseas illustrator/author will be considered for the creative input of the New Zealander.
The final decision on the eligibility of any book rests with the Storylines Notable Books panel.
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The judging panel:
The Storylines Notable Books List is selected by a panel from the Storylines community of at least 20 current children’s literature professionals. These include past and present members of Storylines committees, all of whom have a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of children’s literature. Many have served as judges for the New Zealand Post Book Awards (and its previous incarnations) and the LIANZA children’s book awards.
The panel meets regularly throughout the year to discuss recently published books, culminating in a meeting late February to finalise the list.
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Storylines Notable Books Lists:
Note: these are in PDF format.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2000, for books published in 1999.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2001, for books published in 2000.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2002, for books published in 2001.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2003, for books published in 2002.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2004, for books published in 2003.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2005, for books published in 2004.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2006, for books published in 2005.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2007, for books published in 2006.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2008, for books published in 2007.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2009, for books published in 2008.
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Storylines Notable Books List 2010, for books published in 2009.
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