Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers |
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| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 2012 |
| Currently held by | Comics: Easy as ABC by Ivan Brunetti (2020) |
The Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers is a special prize given for "amazing creative work" in American comic books. This award celebrates comics made especially for young readers, usually those just starting to read on their own. It's like an Oscar for comic books!
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About the Award
The Eisner Awards are named after Will Eisner, a famous comic book artist and writer. These awards are a big deal in the comic book world. They celebrate the best comics and graphic novels each year. The "Best Publication for Early Readers" award specifically looks for stories that are perfect for kids who are learning to read or are just starting their reading journey.
How the Award Changed Its Name
When this award first started in 2012, it was called "Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 7)". This meant it was for comics aimed at kids aged 7 and younger.
Then, from 2016 to 2019, the age limit changed slightly to "(up to age 8)". So, it included comics for kids up to 8 years old.
But in 2020, they decided to drop the age part completely. Now, it's simply called "Best Publication for Early Readers." This makes it more open for great comics for any young reader.
Who Won This Awesome Award?
Many talented writers and artists have won the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers. Here are some of the amazing comics that have taken home the prize:
Winners from 2012 to 2019
- 2012: Dragon Puncher Island by James Kochalka (published by Top Shelf Productions).
- 2013: Babymouse for President by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm (published by Random House). This comic is part of a popular series about a fun-loving mouse.
- 2014: Itty Bitty Hellboy by Art Baltazar and Franco (published by Dark Horse Comics). It's a cute, kid-friendly version of the famous Hellboy character.
- 2015: The Zoo Box by Ariel Cohn and Aron Nels Steinke (published by First Second Books).
- 2016: Little Robot by Ben Hatke (published by First Second Books). This is a sweet story about friendship between a girl and a robot.
- 2017: Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton (published by Tundra Books). This comic features a friendly narwhal and his adventures.
- 2018: Good Night, Planet by Liniers (published by Toon Books).
- 2019: Johnny Boo and the Ice Cream Computer by James Kochalka (published by Top Shelf Productions/IDW Publishing). James Kochalka won this award for a second time!
Winners from 2020 Onwards
- 2020: Comics: Easy as ABC by Ivan Brunetti (published by Toon Books). This book helps kids learn how to create their own comics.
