Children’s Books Ireland Bisto Book of the Year Awards are presented annually in recognition of excellence in writing and or illustration of books, for young people in Ireland. The shortlisted books may be written in English or Irish. Many bestselling, internationally renowned authors have won a "Bisto", including Eoin Colfer, John Boyne and several times winner Kate Thompson. The Bisto Book of the Year Awards were first run in 1990. Prizes are currently awarded in three categories: the Bisto Book of the Year , the Eilís Dillon Award, named in honour of writer Eilís Dillon and awarded to a first time writer for children and a Merit Award which is shared by three winners.
A panel of judges chosen by CBI for their experience and expertise in children’s books consider the work of each finalist for quality of the text and illustrations, for exceptional integration of text, illustration and design and for originality of the work and appeal to its readership.
The shortlist for the 2007/2008 awards was announced on March 26th and the winners will be announced on May 22nd 2008. The contenders are:
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
The Black Book of Secrets by FE Higgins
Discover Art by Jessica O'Donnell
Gaiscioch na Beilte Uaine le Caitriona Nic Sheain agus Andrew Whitson
The Last of the High Kings by Kate Thompson
The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
The Thing With Finn by Tom Kelly
Titanic 2020 by Colin Bateman
The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers
Wilderness by Roddy Doyle
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