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, the parent organization that presents the Golden Duck Awards, is a non-profit organization under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. 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:

Mars Needs Moms by Berkeley Breathed.

Eleanor Cameron Award for Middle Grades:

Shanghaied to the Moon by Michael J. Daley, and

Gravity Buster: Journal #2 of a Cardboard Genius by Frank Asch.

Hal Clement Award for Young Adult:

Sky Horizon by David Brin (author) and Scott Hampton (illustrator).

Special Award:

Stone Arch Books for quality science fiction graphic novels to attract young SF fans.