In December, for the first time, the UAnimals jury will award a writer whose works contribute to instilling a humane and caring attitude towards animals and the environment in children.
Nominations for candidates are currently underway. Until November 26, anyone can register a book for participation in the competition via the link. Eligible entries must be Ukrainian-language children’s publications printed in 2022-2023, promoting humane treatment of animals and environmental awareness, authored by Ukrainian writers.
The award jury consists of:
- Leo Busha, the boy from Irpin who inspired the entire Ukraine with his rendition of Chervona Kalyna song;
- Ihor Koval, influencer, volunteer, and co-owner of a children’s clothing store;
- Olesia Naumovska, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Folklore Department at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv;
- Svitlana Royz, child and family psychologist;
- Yulia Slyvka, publisher, philologist PhD, and blogger;
- Liudmyla Smolyar, editor-in-chief of UAnimals.
“The UAnimals team established the Humane Book award primarily to remind people of the powerful impact of books as tools for shaping a person’s worldview and to showcase the value of children’s publications about animals or the environment in Ukraine,” explained Liudmyla Smolyar, UAnimals’ editor-in-chief.
To learn more about the Humane Book award and nominate your favorite publications, visit the website.
Reminder: UAnimals previously created the UAnimals.Kids project, dedicated to shaping children’s humane attitudes toward all living beings. The team believes that kindness is nurtured from a young age.
