The Writers' Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) and The Fiddlehead have announced the shortlisted titles for the 8th annual New Brunswick Book Awards. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Saturday, June 3, as part of WFNB’s annual WordSpring writing festival in Saint John.

 

Shortlisted for the Alice Kitts Memorial Award for Excellence in Children’s Writing:

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Kelly Cooper, Midnight and Moon (Tundra), Belleisle Creek; illustrated Daniel Miyares

Jennifer McGrath, Pugs Cause Traffic Jams (Kids Can Press),

Hillsborough; illustrated by Kathryn Durst

Masen Grasse, Trucks (Monster House Publishing); illustrated by Alexina LePage

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