Finalists Announced for the 2023 Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l’enfance et la jeunesse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Montreal (October 18, 2023)—Communication-Jeunesse (CJ) and the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l’enfance et la jeunesse.
The finalists represent the remarkable quality of work by Canadian creators. Each nominated title has made a valuable contribution to French-language children's literature in Canada.
“Congratulations to Canada's authors and illustrators for their notable creative talent," says Stéphane Masquida, Executive Director, Communication-Jeunesse. "And bravo to their publishers for their bold editorial choices. I'd like to thank the members of the jury for their dedication, and finally, express my enthusiasm for the five shortlisted titles, which proudly represent the diversity and quality of our literary landscape."
Communication-Jeunesse and the Canadian Children’s Book Centre would like to thank TD Bank Group for offering the largest literary prize for creators of French-language children's literature in Canada. The winning title will take home $50,000.
“For young people, the gift of reading opens the door to a future of infinite possibilities," says Sylvie Demers, President, Quebec Division, TD Bank Group. "As part of the TD Ready Commitment, our corporate citizenship platform, we are proud to support initiatives that help create a more inclusive world in which everyone can live and thrive. Congratulations to the finalists of the Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l’enfance et la jeunesse, whose works encourage our young people to dream big."
"Congratulations to all the finalists of the Prix TD," says Urve Tamberg, President of the CCBC Board of Directors. "This year’s shortlisted titles celebrate the exceptional contributions to French Canadian children's literature. Each book has its own special quality that makes it stand out, but they all entertain, enlighten and engage young readers, inviting them to see the world from a different perspective."
The winner of the Prix TD will be announced on Communication-Jeunesse’s Facebook page on Monday, November 6 at 12 pm (EST).
Download the PDF of this press release here.
For more information, please contact:
Prix TD — Francophone component (communications)
Sandrine Gagné
Consultant
Morin Relations Publiques
sandrine@morinrp.com
Cell: (438) 873-2909
morinrp.com
Prix TD — Francophone component (organization)
Stéphane Masquida
Executive Director
Communication-Jeunesse
s.masquida@cjqc.ca
Cell: (514) 823-0702
communication-jeunesse.qc.ca
Prix TD — Anglophone component (organization)
Tara Mandarano
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre
tara@bookcentre.ca
Tel: (416) 975-0010 ext. 2
bookcentre.ca
Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l’enfance et la jeunesse
Supported by TD Bank Group
Dans les souliers d’Amédée
Written by Véronique Lambert (Montreal, QC)
Illustrated by Éléna Comte (Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, QC)
Éditions Fonfon
for ages 3 and up
Amédée is a cobbler who is able to discover other people's realities by putting on their shoes. A story that shows the importance and beauty of empathy.
Gloria sort du moule
Written by Guylaine Guay (Saint-Jérôme, QC)
Illustrated by Bach (Québec, QC)
Éditions de la Bagnole
for ages 3 and up
Gloria is happy, laughing and curious... And also chubby. A picture book about body image, self-confidence and the acceptance and celebration of differences.
Mélie quelque part au milieu
Written by Mylène Goupil (Blainville, QC)
Éditions Québec Amérique
for ages 9 and up
Mélie's father returns home to her and her mother. Having arrived from far away, he doesn't speak the same language as his daughter and no longer knows how to live as a free man. A touching story of a family that must overcome challenges to reconnect.
Seuls
Written by Paul Tom (Montreal)
Illustrations by Mélanie Baillairgé (Montreal)
Éditions la courte échelle
for ages 9 and up
Seuls tells the story of three minors who arrived alone in Canada seeking refugee status. These young people face obstacles and make sacrifices, but also show courage and resilience.
Toucher les étoiles
Written Frédérick Wolfe (Montreal)
Leméac Éditeur
for ages 10 and up
Eleven-year-old Madeleine loves taking ballet lessons. However, this happiness is soon spoiled by her father's need for perfection... Will she be able to free herself from this stifling pressure?
JURY MEMBERS: Sandrine Bourget-Lapointe, bookseller; Eugenia Doval, library technician; Dayani Giguère, primary teacher and blogger; Takwa Souissi, journalist and blogger; Francis Thibeault, school librarian.
About the Prix TD de littérature canadienne pour l’enfance et la jeunesse
The Prix TD is the most generous prize offered each year to creators of Canadian children's literature. It recognizes excellence in Canadian children’s literature by awarding a $50,000 cash prize to a French-language book deemed to have made a significant contribution to excellence in Canadian children’s literature. The publisher of the winning book receives $2,500 for promotion and publicity. An additional $10,000 is shared among the creators of the four remaining finalist titles for their contribution to Canadian children's literature.
About the Canadian Children’s Book Centre
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is a national, not‐for‐profit organization founded in 1976. We are dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing and illustrating of Canadian books for young readers. Our programs, publications, and resources help teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents select the very best for young readers. For more information, please visit bookcentre.ca.
About Communication-Jeunesse
Communication-Jeunesse is a national non-profit cultural organization that was founded in 1971 to promote and appreciate Quebec and Franco-Canadian literature aimed at young people age 0 to 17. The vitality of the organization is largely based on the quality of its associative life and the commitment of its members has been at the heart of its operations since its creation. The members of Communication-Jeunesse enrich its actions and promote its development with as much rigor as energy. For more information, please visit communication-jeunesse.qc.ca.
About TD Global Corporate Citizenship
TD has a long‐standing commitment to enriching the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, The Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow—Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through The Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident—not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit td.com/thereadycommitment.
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