Children's Book Prize Archive

Roald Dahl Funny Prize

Annual

Founded by Michael Rosen in 2008 as part of his work as Children's Laureate 2007-09, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize is administered in conjunction with Booktrust, and aims to promote laughter and humour when reading; draw attention to funny books as readable and enjoyable books; and reward and encourage authors and illustrators who write and illustrate funny books.

The award is split into two different categories: The Funniest Book for Children Aged Six and Under and The Funniest Book for Children Aged Seven to Fourteen.

Shortlists are announced in September, and the winners are announced in November.

For further information contact:
Tarryn McKay 020 8516 2972
tarryn@booktrust.org.uk
Website: www.booktrust.org.uk/Prizes-and-awards/Roald-Dahl-Funny-Prize

Most Recent Winners

2010

6 and under: Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates (Jonathan Cape)
7 to 14: Withering Tights by Louise Rennison (HarperCollins Children's Books)

Previous Winners

2009

6 and under: Mr Pusskins Best in Show by Sam Lloyd (Orchard Books)
7 to 14: Grubtown: Stinking Rich and Just Plain Stinky by Philip Ardagh (Faber)

2008

6 and under: The Witch's Children Go to School Ursula Jones, illus. Russell Ayto (Orchard Books)
7 to 14: Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear by Andy Stanton, illus. David Tazzyman (Egmont)

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