Welcome to the brand new Amazing Book Awards website. We’re just getting started and 2012 will be our very first year. Here are some things you need to know about us:
The Sussex Coast Schools Amazing Book Awards have been created by a group of School Librarians from West Sussex. The awards are aimed at students in Years 9 & 10, but students from most years are welcome to take part. * some texts might be unsuitable for students in year 7 *
We decided to choose British/UK authors whose books were published for the first time in paperback between June 2010 and Jun 2011. We wanted books suitable for 13-15 year olds, nothing too young or old, and nothing too heavy (!) It’s up to you to decide if we’ve made the right choices.
This year we have 20 books on our long-list and you’ve got till 21st Feb (Pancake Day) to pick your favourite 5. Once we’ve received all the nominations from the schools taking part we’ll select the 5 top books and they will become our shortlist.
Then you’ve got until 18th June to read all 5 and vote for your very most favourite. After that you will be invited to a very grand, glittery and (hopefully) star-author-studded award ceremony at the brand new Shoreham Academy on 5th July. We’ll have drinks and nibbles, you’ll have a chance to meet the authors, buy signed copies of their books and see who the winners are.
Here’s what you can do:
- Get stuck in!! Read the books!
- Tell us what you think!! Review the books! – send your reviews to us, or post them on this website!
- Missed out this year? – if your school hasn’t signed up this year you can soon for next year.
Happy reading everyone,
The ABA Committee
