Molly of Denali and Backyard Beats win Kidscreen awards

TORONTO — Kids entertainment trade publication Kidscreen handed out this year’s Kidscreen Awards today in a virtual ceremony hosted by Canadian actress and comedian Emma Hunter. Exclusively sponsored by the Canada Media Fund, the 2021 Kidscreen Awards recognized the past year’s best work in children’s television and digital media from around the world, with two panels of industry judges determining the winners in various programming and creative talent categories. Among the Canadian award winners, Atomic Cartoons’ Molly of Denali animated series was awarded the “best inclusivity” award in the kids programming category. In addition, BGM/Sphere Media and TVOKids won the...