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Our Annual Awards Ceremony!

The Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards ceremony will be held at the Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library on Friday, May 31, 2024. This venue is fully accessible, with barrier-free entrances and washroom facilities.

In the morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm, we will offer two English Hackmatack author presentations:

10:00am – Dr. Mayann Francis, author of One Summer in Whitney Pier

11:00am – Edward Kay, author of Poopy Science: Getting to the Bottom of What Comes Out Your Bottom

After a half-hour break for lunch at noon, the awards ceremony will begin at 12:30pm.

The ceremony will take place in the same venue as the morning program, with book sales and signings available after the ceremony. We’re excited to be bringing SEVEN nominated authors to Halifax for this event!

This engaging day of literary programming is FREE and all are welcome, but please fill out this form by May 18 to RSVP and secure your spot!

Hackmatack 2024 Awards Ceremony RSVP
Hackmatack-nominated authors Dr. Mayann Francis ("One Summer in Whitney Pier") and Edward Kay ("Poopy Science: Getting to the Bottom of What Comes Out Your Bottom") will give back-to-back presentations.
Remember to include chaperones or other teachers. / N'oubliez pas d'inclure les chaperons ou les autres enseignants.
Remember to include chaperones or other teachers. / N'oubliez pas d'inclure les chaperons ou les autres enseignants.
Students can participate in several ways: representing and introducing nominated books on stage, handing out programs, announcing winners, etc. Check out videos from past ceremonies on our YouTube channel to see how students can be involved. / Les élèves peuvent participer de plusieurs manières : représenter et présenter les livres nominés sur scène, distribuer les programmes, annoncer les lauréats, etc. Consultez les vidéos des cérémonies précédentes sur notre chaîne YouTube pour voir comment les élèves peuvent s'impliquer.