Golden Duck Awards

The Golden Duck Awards, which are designed to encourage science fiction literature for children, are presented every year at Worldcon. There are several awards given each year, most carrying a small cash stipend. Super-Con-Duck-Tivity holds an annual general interest science fiction convention called DucKon as a fundraiser.

Picture Book

Given for books written for very young children.

Eleanor Cameron Award for Middle Grades

Given for books written for grades 2 to 6.

Hal Clement Award for Young Adult

Given for books written for grades 6 to 12.

Special Awards

Given to acknowledge a book, author, illustrator or publisher not fitting in one of the other catagories. This award is created on an as-needed basis.

Current Award Winners

Picture Book	Eleanor Cameron Award for Middle Grades	Hal Clement Award for Young Adult
*Earth to Clunk* by Pam Smallcomb illustrated by Joe Berger Dial ISBN-10: 0803734395 ISBN-13: 978-0803734395	*Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure #2: Mars!* By Hena Kahn and David Borgenicht. Chronicle Books ISBN-10: 081187124X ISBN-13: 978-0811871242	*A Beautiful Friendship (Star Kingdom)* by David Weber. Baen ISBN-10: 1451637470 ISBN-13: 978-1451637472 *A Long, Long Sleep* by Anna Sheehan Candlewick ISBN: 0575104724