Book Lists Bolen Books Children's Book Prize The $5,000 prize will be presented on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at a gala event in Victoria. by Kerry Clare · Tagged boles books children's book prize, social justice, award nominees Showing 3 books Download list Share list Email Facebook Twitter A Blinding Light by (author) Julie Lawson Ages 8 to 12 Grades 3 to 7 On Our Street Our First Talk About Poverty by (author) Jillian Roberts & Jaime Casap illustrated by Jane Heinrichs Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3 Speaking Our Truth A Journey of Reconciliation by (author) Monique Gray Smith Ages 9 to 12 Grades 4 to 8