Book Awards

Free books for five years (all thanks to Dolly Parton)
Dolly Parton is not usually a name that comes to mind when you think of children’s literature. But it turns out it should be. Passionate […]

CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Shortlist 2022
Looking for the newest, shiniest, most thought-provoking children’s books in Australia? Then look no further. The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year […]

Children’s Book of the Year winners 2021
The 2021 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year awards have just been announced, and they couldn’t have come at a better […]

Children’s Book of the Year winners 2020
If you’re on the hunt for your little book worm’s next great read, look no further than the stories that have just been honoured in […]

‘Bluey: The Beach’ wins 2020 ABIA Book of the Year
Bluey, the Emmy-winning Australian children’s television series about a little blue heeler puppy and her family, has just added another award to its swag – […]

Children’s Book of the Year winners 2017
More than 400 books were entered for a shot at being named Children’s Book of the Year in the Children’s Book Council of the Year […]

National Simultaneous Storytime 2017
Put this date in your diary and get ready to gather the kids ’round. National Simultaneous Storytime is happening again, at 11am on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. […]

Children’s Book of the Year winners (2016)
Cuddling up with a bambino and a book has to be one of parenthood’s greatest pleasures. Whether you’re reading an action-packed page-turner or journeying through […]

Children’s Book of the Year shortlist (2016)
Hey diddle diddle, Mr Huff in the middle, the cow tripped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such fun and the piranha ran away with […]

2015 Early Readers Book of the Year
Finishing the day reading a good book is so enjoyable for children. It helps them settle down from all the fun of the day and has been proven […]

Children’s Book of the Year winners (2014)
Check out all the Children’s Book of the Year Winners 2014. Here are the books that should be on every child’s bookshelf or reading list […]

Children’s Book of the Year Winners (2013)
The winners of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards have been announced for 2013, and what a tough job it […]