About the UK Christian Book Awards
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The first award was held in 2000 and held annually until 2004 when it became biannual,
a special award was held for 2011 to celebrate 30 years of the Speaking Volumes library scheme that helps Churches donate Christian books to Libraries and Schools.
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The purpose is to promote what is best in Christian writing in the UK and to encourage the writing of Christian books.
Lately it has focused on what makes a good Christian library book by looking specifically at books that would sit comfortably on a public library shelf.
The award is therefore promoting the title "The Ultimate Christian Library Book".
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It is run by Speaking Volumes on behalf of the Christian Book Promotion Trust,
a charity set up 42 years ago by Cecil Jackson Cole to promote Christian literature to an audience beyond the Church.
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The winning author for both the Adult & Children's category will receive a £1,000 cash prize.
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September 2011
Nominations were sought for 'The Ultimate Christian Library Book 2012'. Nominations are now closed.
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October - December 2011
Judging by our shortlist panel. A shortlist of 5 books per category are selected by our judges who are:
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Guy Marshall - Christian bookshop manager and former Director of the Christian Booksellers Convention Ltd. Trustee of the Christian Book Promotion Trust.
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Jenny Rosser - Trustee of Christian Book Promotion Trust, had a long career in Christian publishing before becoming a Missional Community developer and trainer.
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Margaret Keeling - President of The Librarian's Christian Fellowship, former Head of Libraries, Culture & Adult Learning for Essex County Council.
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January - March 2012
Public voting on the short list.
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9th May 2012
The award will be presented at 12 noon in the Park View Suite, Christian Resources Exhibition by David Winter.
David is a regular contributor to Radio 4's "Thought for the day" and was Head of Religious Broadcasting at the BBC before being ordained into the Church of England. Author of 40 books including "Hereafter, is there Life Beyond Death"; a book first sponsored for publication by our charity.
