What Is It?

The Fringe Book Award celebrates the elite echelon of overlooked literature—books that, despite their lack of mainstream accolades, dare to tackle society’s crucial topics, such as pedestrian safety, in the most whimsical of manners. Exclusively open to books under the boutique “byDilly” publishing label, this award seeks titles that are as niche as they are noble. Judging is performed by an elite, handpicked committee of literary connoisseurs whose undying dedication to the art of children’s books is matched only by their commitment to pedestrian safety and crossing guards. Their mission? To bestow honor upon unsung volumes that may never otherwise grace a trophy shelf, ensuring that books on road safety will finally receive their due…without ever having been read by anyone over the age of ten.