QLA: Finalists in the Children’s Book Awards
Congratulations to the five finalists in the Queensland Literary Awards Children's Book Awards Leaf-light Trace Balla (Allen & Unwin) Judges' comments: Leaf-light is a delightful, child-centred celebration of family and community. Balla weaves a tale of springtime in Djaara Country with humour and compassion.
Nature Book Week
Karajia and Environment Awards for Children's Literature The Wilderness Society's annual celebration of the best new nature-themed children's books are definitely worth a look at any time of the year. The winners are: Karajia Award for Children’s Literature: Looking after Country with Fire by Victor
Queensland Literary Awards 2023 Shortlist
Congratulations to all! Children’s Book Award 2023 shortlist The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon (University of Queensland Press) Judges' comments: A mistreated puppy’s attempt to reconnect with his ‘ManPup’ becomes an odyssey of tragedy, hope, and love. Told in visceral poetry and illustration,
Speech Pathology Awards 2023 Shortlist announced
Book of the Year Awards Each year Speech Pathology Australia conducts its Book of the Year Awards to recognise and celebrate Australia's best books for children's language and literacy development and to promote the crucial role speech pathologists play in supporting
Book Links 2023 Award for Children’s Historical Fiction Short List
The Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction is for books with an implied readership up to the age of fourteen. Books may be fiction, graphic novels or illustrated fiction that fit the genre of historical fiction. The Judges assessed each entry
