Canadians honoured at the 2023 Freeman Book Awards

Earlier this week, the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) announced the winner and honourable mentions for the 2023 Freeman Book Awards. The awards recognize quality books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to an understanding of East and Southeast Asia. One Canadian title—The Cricket War—took home the win in the Young Adult/Middle School Literature category. Two other Canadian titles were named honourable mentions.

Children's Literature — Honourable Mention

Boys Don’t Fry, written by Kimberly Lee, illustrated by Charlene Chua (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers)

Young Adult/Middle School Literature — Winner

The Cricket War, by Thọ Phạm and Sandra McTavish (Kids Can Press)

Young Adult/High School Literature — Honourable Mention

Catfish Rolling, written by Clara Kumagai (Amulet Books/Penguin Teen Canada)

For a complete list of winners and honourable mentions, visit nctasia.org/awards.