Sonderpreisjury awards the special awards for lifetime achievement and new talents. The is appointed by the once every two years, although jury members can serve two consecutive terms. The jury consists of nine members: the chair, and eight specialist judges - two for each award category. The consists of the members of six German youth book clubs. It is also changed every two years, although some clubs serve consecutive terms. The Sonderpreisjury consists of three members and changes every year. Awards 2010–2018 2018 Winner picture book: Der siebente Bruder oder Das Herz im Marmeladenglas by Øyvind Torseter (Text, Illustration), Maike Dörries (translator) 2017 Special award for lifetime achievement: Gudrun Pausewang (author) 2016 Picture book: Der Hund, den Nino nicht hatte by Edward van de Vendel (author), Anton van Hertbruggen (illustrator), Rolf Erdorf (translator) Nominees: Eine Geschichte ohne Ende by Marcelo Pimentel (illustrator). Bus fahren by Marianne Dubuc (author, illustrator), Julia Süßbrich (translator). Das Herz des Affen by Anja Mikolajetz (author, illustrator). Kako, der Schreckliche by Emmanuelle Polack (author), Barroux (illustrator), Babette Blume (translator). Der Hund, den Nino nicht hatte by Edward van de Vendel (author), Anton van Hertbruggen (illustrator), Rolf Erdorf (translator). Der goldene Käfig oder Die wahre Geschichte der Blutprinzessin by Anna Castagnoli (author), Carll Cneut (illustrator), Ulrike Schimming (translator). Children's book: Das Mädchen Wadjda by Hayfa Al Mansour (author), Catrin Frischer (translator) Nominees: Ununterbrochen schwimmt im Meer der Hinundhering hin und her - Das dicke Buch vom Nonsens-Reim von Uwe-Michael Gutzschhahn (Herausgeber), Sabine Wilharm (illustrator). Frohe Weihnachten, Zwiebelchen! von Frida Nilsson (author), Anke Kuhl (illustrator), Friederike Buchinger (translator). Das Mädchen Wadjda von Hayfa Al Mansour (author), Catrin Frischer (translator). Mein Sommer mit Mucks Stefanie Höfler (author), Franziska Walther (illustrator). Die wahre Geschichte von Regen und Sturm by Ann M. Martin (author), Gabriele Haefs (translator). Alex, Martha und die Reise ins Verbotene Land by Ross Montgomery (author), André Mumot (translator). Youth Book: Mädchenmeute by Kirsten Fuchs (author) Nominees: Halbe Helden by Erin Jade Lange (author), Jessika Komina (translator), Sandra Knuffinke (translator). Das Fieber by Makiia Lucier (author), Katharina Diestelmeier (translator). Ein Sommer am See von Mariko Tamaki (author), Jillian Tamaki (illustrator), Tina Hohl (translator). Mädchenmeute von Kirsten Fuchs (author). Eleanor & Park Rainbow Rowell (author), Brigitte Jakobeit (translator). Das hier ist kein Tagebuch by Erna Sassen (author), Rolf Erdorf (translator). Non-fiction book: Im Eisland by Kristina Gehrmann (author, illustrator) Nominees: Abc.de by Iwona Chmielewska (author, illustrator). Shackletons Reise von