sartorias and I are both on the jury, so … if you read any worthy (2005-published) YA science fiction or fantasy, let us know about it!
For anyone interested in further details, the official announcement is behind the cut. The final ballot will be chosen in much the way the Nebula ballot is, through a combination of SFWA member recommendations and (up to three) juror selections.
Award Pays Tribute to Andre Norton, Prolific and Influential Author of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has created a The Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction or “We are thrilled to honor Ms. Norton with this new award,” said Publishers may send books to this year’s Norton Award jurors for Sherwood Smith, Chair (If anyone would like the addresses of the jurors, you drop me an email at janni@simner.com — cut them here for space and because I wasn’t sure whether or not my fellow jurors would want their addresses posted quite this publicly.) About SFWA The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America is the professional
Young Adult Fiction with New Andre Norton Award
Fantasy Novels and Short Stories
new literary award to recognize outstanding science fiction and fantasy
novels that are written for the young adult market. The award has been
named in honor of Andre Norton, a SFWA Grand Master and author of more
than 100 novels, including the acclaimed Witch World series, many of
them for young adult readers. Ms. Norton’s work has influenced
generations of young people, creating new fans of the fantasy and
science fiction genres and setting the standard for excellence in
fantasy writing.
fantasy book is an annual honor that will first be given in 2006 (for books
published in 2005). Nominations will be based on the same process as the SFWA
Nebula™ Awards. Any book published as a young adult science fiction/fantasy
novel will be eligible, including graphic novels with no limit on word
length.
Catherine Asaro, President of SFWA. “Many adults today, myself
included, were first introduced to science fiction and fantasy through
her books and have gone on to become readers, fans, and authors
themselves. Andre Norton has done more to promote reading among young
adults than anyone can measure.”
consideration:
Janni Lee Simner
Jean Rabe
Victoria McManus
Greg van Eekhout
Martha Bartter
Catherine Asaro
organization for authors of science fiction and fantasy literature. It
was founded in 1965 by Damon Knight, who also served as its first
president. SFWA has brought together the most successful and daring
writers of speculative fiction throughout the world, and has grown in
numbers and influence until it is now widely recognized as one of the
most effective non-profit writers’ organizations in existence. Over
1500 SF and fantasy writers, artists, editors, and allied professionals
are members. Each year the organization presents the prestigious Nebula
Awards™ for the best science fiction or fantasy short story, novelette,
novella, and novel of the year. For more information please visit
http://www.sfwa.org.