Hokkaido Yukari-no-Hon Award
ほっかいどうゆかりのほんたいしょう
A literary award targeting books connected to Hokkaido, selected by votes from booksellers.
NovelsNonfictionArt booksPicture booksComics
- Established
- 2016
- Organizer
- Hokkaido Booksellers Grand Trade Fair
- Category
- Publishing Culture and Book Culture
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around September
- Status
- Active
Description
The Hokkaido Yukari-no-Hon Award targets books connected to Hokkaido through elements like the story's setting or the author's origin. Sponsored by the Hokkaido Booksellers Grand Trade Fair, winning works are selected by votes from Hokkaido booksellers. It is an open-submission literary award covering a wide range of genres, including not only novels but also nonfiction, picture books, and comics.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Recognition as the grand prize-winning work
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voting | Hokkaido booksellers | — | — |
Voting
Judges
Hokkaido booksellers
Related Awards
- Sake-Drinking Bookseller Award