The Extensive Reading Foundation (ERF), an unaffiliated, not-for profit organization that supports and promotes extensive reading in language education, takes pleasure in announcing the winners of the 4th Annual Language Learner Literature Award for books published in 2007. An international jury chose the winning book in four categories, taking into account the Internet votes and comments of students and teachers around the world. Young Learners
In choosing this book, the jury noted the captivating quality of this dreamlike fantasy. Voters commented, “intelligent and beautiful” (Italy); “a great and lovely book. I get lost in the illustrations” (Belgium). Adolescents and Adults—Beginners
Author Paul Davenport was a 2007 Language Learner Literature Award finalist, and this year takes the prize with a thriller that the jury found engaging and fun. Voters commented, “a very good story that is easy and fun to read” (Denmark); “great plot” (Taiwan) Adolescents and Adults—Intermediate
The jury noted the sensitive handling of strong adult themes in this story. Voters commented, “It leaves a deep impression” (Canada); “I felt that we must strive for our dreams” (Japan). Adolescents and Adults—Advanced
A story you can’t put down, spiced by an exotic locale and varied characters, noted the jury. Voters commented, “I couldn’t stop reading” (Korea); “so thrilling and suspenseful. Thumbs up for this book” (Malaysia). In addition to the winners, the following books were selected as the shortlisted “finalists” in each category: Young Learners
Adolescents and Adults—Beginners
Adolescents and Adults—Intemediate
Adolescents and Adults—Advanced
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The winning books and shortlisted finalists are available for online purchase at the Cambridge International Book Centre: http://www.eflbooks.co.uk/reader_finalists.php
The ERF thanks the publishers who nominated books, the members of the Award Jury, and all those who voted in this year’s Award. The nomination and voting procedures for the 2009 Language Learner Literature Award will be posted on the ERF website (www.erfoundation.org) later this year.