Educational writers' award
ALCS is the proud sponsor of the Educational writers' award. The award, of £2,000, was set up in 2008 and is administered by the Society of Authors. It is given to 'an oustanding example of traditionally published non-fiction that enhances teaching and learning'.
ALCS and the Society of Authors have created this award to celebrate educational writing that encourages students to read widely and build up their understanding of a subject beyond the requirements of exam specifications.
The 2010 award
The 2010 award was won by Bill Bryson for 'A Really Short History of Nearly Everything' (Doubleday), abridged and edited by Felicia Law.
A presentation was made by Lord HIll to Bryson and Law at the All Party Writers Group winter reception at the House of Commons on 7th December.
Previous Winners
The 2009 winners were Nick Sharratt, Sally Symes and Steve Alton for the The Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop Book (Bodley Head). The judges praised the book for "it’s intelligent use of high production values, and its clear and accessible language which entertains and informs" - for more information on last years winners please see Caroline Sanderson's article on the winners here.
The 2008 winner was Ian Gilbert for 'The Little Book of Thunks: 260 Questions to Make Your Brain Go Ouch! For an interview with Ian Gilbert about the book, please click here.
For any further information about the award please contact Paula Johnson at the Society of Authors