The Prix Jeunesse 9–12 ans is awarded to comics authors at the Angoulême International Comics Festival. It rewards the best album for a 9 to 12 years old targeted public.The award started in 1981 as the "Alfred enfant", without the distinction in age groups.In 1984, the named changed for one year to "Alfred du meilleur album enfant".From 1987, distinction is made between the age categories. This award is then called "Alfred moins de 12 ans".In 1988, the name changes to "Alfred du meilleur album jeunesse".In 1989, the name changes again to "Alph'art Jeunesse".Between 1991 and 1995, the distinction between the two categories disappears.In 1996, the name changes to "Alph'art Jeunesse 9–12 ans".
the winner of the award for that year is listed first and the nominees are listed below.
Coup, coup, c'est nous by Achdé (artist) and Raoul Cauvin (author), Dargaud
Groove ton chemin by Téhem, Glénat
Le signe des démons by Jean-David Morvan and Philippe Buchet, Delcourt
Appél au calme by Tito, Casterman
Maeve by Florence Magnin, Dargaud
Chute des cours by Pica & Erroc, Bamboo
Artifices by Jean-David Morvan & Philippe Buchet, Delcourt
Houyo by Philippe Buchet, José Luis Munuera and Jean-David Morvan, Delcourt
Le démon du Vatican by Enrico Marini (artist) and Stephen Desberg (author), Dargaud
Sidéral killer by Mitric, Louis and Lamirand, Soleil
La croisée des vents by Didier Poli and Manuel Bichebois, Les Humanoïdes Associés
Darc, j'adore! by Midam, Dupuis
Terra Incognita by Adrien Floch and Christophe Arleston, Soleil
Girodouss by Philippe Buchet, José Luis Munuera and Jean-David Morvan, Delcourt