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Written by Nikki Gamble
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007 |
 Jamila Gavin, Jane Nissen, Anne Harvey Receiving the award, Jane said: ‘I am very thrilled to accept this award- I can’t really believe that I’ve joined the ranks of all the distinguished past winners. Much of the success of Jane Nissen Books over the past nine years has been due to the support I’ve had from the free-lancers who’ve helped me produce and publicize my tiles , and the reviewers who’ve given them space in the press. It’s been a wonderful time for me . Thank you.’ A former children's editor at Penguin, Jane Nissen launched her own house in 1998, reprinting such classics as TH White's Mistress Masham's Repose, Alison Uttely's A Country Child and Penelope Lively'sThe House in Norham Gardens. The Eleanor Farjeon Award is made for distinguished service to the world of children’s books and is given to someone whose commitment and contribution is deemed to be outstanding. The spirit of the award is to recognise the unsung heroes who contribute so much to every aspect of children’s books. Members of the Children’s Book Circle vote for the person they think deserves the award.
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