Longlist Announced for the 2024 Klaus Flugge Prize
Celebrating the most exciting newcomers to picture book illustration
The longlist for the 2024 Klaus Flugge Prize is announced today (Thursday 15 February 2024). Established in 2016, the Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. It honours Klaus Flugge, founder of publisher Andersen Press and a supremely influential figure in picture books.
The Klaus Flugge Prize is the only award specifically to recognise a published picture book by a debut illustrator; the winning illustrator receives a cheque for £5,000.
Over forty books were submitted for the 2024 Klaus Flugge Prize and from 27 different publishing houses; 17 have made it to the longlist. Flying Eye Books, Little Tiger, Templar and Walker Books each have two books on the list; Rocket Bird Books, the Emma Press and Little Island Books are featured for the first time.
Click here to see the 2024 Klaus Flugge Prize longlist in full
Julia Eccleshare says, “This, the ninth Klaus Flugge Prize longlist, is typically diverse in themes, approaches and subjects, a demonstration of the multitude of stories, true and imagined, that picture books can tell. The illustrators share an understanding of how to communicate ideas, emotions and narrative through illustration. We’re delighted to be celebrating these accomplished and original picture books and such talented debut illustrators. Our thanks as always to Klaus Flugge for his generous sponsorship and continuous support for new picture book talent.”
The shortlist will be announced on 15 May 2024 and the winner will be revealed on 11 September 2024.
For more information and interview requests contact Andrea Reece
andrea.reece@zen.co.uk
020 8889 1292/ 07807893369
The Klaus Flugge Prize is funded personally by Klaus Flugge and run independently of Andersen Press.
Website maintenance & Copyright © 2023 Andersen Press. All Rights Reserved. Privacy & Cookie Policy.