The Queen’s Knickers Award is currently open for submissions from across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The deadline for entries is Saturday 30th November 2024.
This annual prize, generously funded by Nicholas Allan, author of The Queen’s Knickers, is awarded to an outstanding children’s original illustrated book for ages 0-7.
It will recognise books that strike a quirky, new note and grab the attention of a child, whether this be in the form of curiosity, amusement, horror or excitement.
The winner will receive £5,000, as well as a golden Queen’s Knickers badge, as depicted in Nicholas Allan’s original book.
The runner-up will receive £1,000 and a silvered badge.
Eligibility Criteria
The prize will be awarded to an author or authors who is/are credited on the title page and are real people.
Application Requirements
o The work should be a single, illustrated volume, in book form. It can be imaginative or factual e.g. a counting book.
o The work may be any combination of words and/or pictures, or just pictures (and in any physical format including pop ups, flap books and board books).
o Entries cannot be accepted that are only available in e-format or that are self-published or where the author has contributed or paid for the costs of publishing.
o Submissions must be made by the print publisher.
o All submissions must have been written by the author and cannot contain the use of AI generated works.
For further information, please visit The Society of Authors website.
The Society of Authors is the UK trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators.