C.P. Hoogenhout Award facts for kids

The C.P. Hoogenhout Award is a special prize given in South Africa. It celebrates the best original Afrikaans books written for children. This award started in 1960. It was created to honor amazing picture books for young readers, usually between seven and twelve years old.

What is the C.P. Hoogenhout Award?

This award is like a gold medal for children's books. It recognizes authors and illustrators who create wonderful stories in Afrikaans. The South African Library Association first started this important prize. It helps highlight great books that kids love to read.

How Often is the Award Given?

When the award first began, it was given out every year. This meant new winners were celebrated often. However, things changed in 1982. Since then, the C.P. Hoogenhout Award is given every two years. This gives authors more time to create their best work.

Who Supports the Award?

For many years, the South African Library Association managed the award. Since the year 2000, the SALI Trust has taken over as the main sponsor. They help make sure this important award continues. Their support ensures that talented writers and artists are recognized.

Past Winners of the Award

Many talented people have won the C.P. Hoogenhout Award over the years. Their books have brought joy to countless young readers. Here are some of the authors and illustrators who have received this special honor:

• 1960 - W.O. Kühne won with his book Huppel verjaar.
• 1961 - Alba Bouwer was recognized for Katrientjie van Keerweder.
• 1963 - F. du Plessis (author) and Katrine Harries (illustrator) won for Rympieboek vir kleuters.
• 1964 - Freda Linde received the award for Snoet-alleen.
• 1966 - Günther Komnick won as an illustrator for Botter-aas, written by Freda Linde.
• 1967 - Günther Komnick won again for illustrating Die stadsmusikante, also by Freda Linde.
• 1968 - Pieter W. Grobbelaar (author) and Katrine Harries (illustrator) won for Die mooiste Afrikaanse sprokies.
• 1971 - Alba Bouwer won again with 'n Hennetjie met kuikens.
• 1973 - Freda Linde was honored for Jos en Klos.
• 1974 - Freda Linde won a consecutive award for By die oog van die fontein.
• 1976 - Rona Rupert received the prize for Wat maak jy, Hektor?.
• 1977 - Freda Linde won her fifth award for Die kokkewiet en sy vrou.
• 1979 - Hester Heese was recognized for her book Sêra Madêra.
• 1982-1983 - Alba Bouwer won her third award for Vlieg, swaeltjie, vlieg.
• 1984-1985 - Tafelberg Uitgewers received the award for Goue lint, my storie begint.
• 1990-1991 - Barrie Hough won for his book Droomwa.
• 1994-1995 - Martie Preller was honored for Anderkantland.
• 1996-1997 - Janie Oosthuysen won for Ouma Hester en die Dreadnought Merk III, Juffrou Luisenbosch en die breinwassers.
• 1998-1999 - Verna Vels received the award for Liewe Heksie en die rekenaar.
• 2004-2005 - Leon de Villiers won for Droomoog Diepgrawer.
• 2006-2007 - Jaco Jacobs was recognized for Wurms met tamatiesous en ander lawwe rympies.

This award continues to encourage new and exciting Afrikaans literature for children. It helps ensure that young readers have access to wonderful stories.