400 Coups wins Québec/Wallonie-Bruxelles prize

Les 400 coups is proud to announce that Le chasseur de loups-marins, by Claire Vigneau and Bruce Roberts, was awarded the Québec/Wallonie-Bruxelles 2011 children’s literature prize in the category “novels and educational books for children ages 9 to 12” category.

The book was selected for its story which shows that beyond the sensationalism that has developed around the seal hunt, this activity is part of the culture of the inhabitants of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The originality of the narrative – both in form and content – leads to a reflection on the loss of identity.

The Québec/Wallonie-Bruxelles prize is awarded every two years. The award ceremony will be held Monday, November 21 during the Salon du livre de Montréal and during the Brussels Book Fair in March 2012. Claire Vigneau and Bruce Roberts will share a prize of $3,500.

Nicolas Levesque | 10/24/2011 | Success Story

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