The inaugural Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize
for Young Adult | Middle Grade authors, 2021
Shortlist
Final judging is now being undertaken by Carnegie Medal Award-Winning Author, Anthony McGowan of Lark.
We thank everyone who entrusted us with their submission to the Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize contest in the first-ever Young Adult/Middle Grade category.
With so many wonderful manuscripts this year, deliberating was no easy task. However, we are happy to announce the following shortlist, updated now to include authors’ names:
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Finalists
Black Pilgrims on the Prairie: The Story of Nicodemus, Kansas by Peggy Landon
Horse Latitudes by Faith Shearin
Lost River, 1918 by Faith Shearin
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Semifinalists
The Doll Thief by Elizabeth Donnelly
The Time Tamers by Douglas Heil
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Honorable Mentions
Feather by Edna Wells
Families Like Ours by Anika Miller
Our River Boat School by Mary La Chapelle
The Rat Catcher by Mary Alderete
The First Prize package includes a publication contract offer from Leapfrog Press (U.S.) and Can of Worms Press (U.K.) with an advance payment against royalties, a critique from guest judge Anthony McGowan, permanent listing on the website of each press, and $150; finalists will receive the critique, permanent website listings, and $150; semi-finalists will get their choice of a Leapfrog or Can of Worms book and permanent website listings; honorable mentions will receive permanent website listings.
