Shortlist announced for the 2023 IODE Jean Throop Book Award

Earlier this week, the shortlist for the 2023 IODE Jean Throop Award was announced. Established in 1974 by IODE Toronto Education Officer Jean Throop to encourage excellence in Canadian children’s literature, the annual prize is awarded to an author and/or illustrator who resides in Ontario. Sixty-two titles were submitted to the committee for consideration. The winner will be announced at the IODE Ontario's annual meeting in Goderich, Ontario on April 20, 2024. Congratulations to the finalists.

Eleanor's Moon, written and illustrated by Maggie Knaus (Owlkids Books)

No Horses in the House! The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur, written by Mireille Messier, illustrated by Anna Bron (Orca Book Publishers)

Odd Couples: A Guide to Unlikely Animal Parts, written by Maria Birmingham, illustrated by Raz Lati (Owlkids Books)

Sometimes I Feel Like a River, written by Danielle Daniel, illustrated by Josée Bisaillon (Groundwood Books)

We Belong Here, written by Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Ruth Ohi (North Winds Press/Scholastic Canada)

For a list of previous winners, visit iodeontario.ca.