In a quiet forest, a mushroom with the brightest pink cap is the centre of attention. Animals gather near her for protection from the rain, shade from the sun or just as an ideal resting place. There is no doubt this stunning plant is ‘a masterpiece of nature’ and enjoys immensely her radiant features.
When a small flower slowly begins to emerge one summer’s day, raising the interests of the creatures of the forest, the mushroom is not pleased that she is no longer the centre of their attention and admiration.
- author Jackie French
Showing posts with label CBCA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CBCA. Show all posts
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Monday, 29 August 2022
Guest Post: Ashleigh Barton on Cultivating Creative Writing Through Childhood
In
my experience as a reader, writer and former publishing house employee, I have
found that there are two types of authors: the ones who didn’t have any plans
on becoming an author until they did, and the ones who say they have been forever.
I am definitely part of the latter camp. I’ve loved writing since I was a young
child and I don’t think I could point to a time in my life when I stopped.
I
have vivid memories of writing stories in my bedroom after school, drafting
poems and stories during English lessons and workshops, scribbling on planes
and in hotel rooms, and typing furiously on the train on the way to work
(which, surprisingly, was always most productive for me).
Monday, 9 May 2022
Guest Post: Janeen Brian on A Surprise Cover
Many of you are familiar with the illustrative works of Tracie Grimwood. Her colourful geometric, whimsical character portraits feature in picture books such as, Reena's Rainbow and Bo Loves Books.
Tracie also illustrated the cover for one of our favourite authors, Janeen Brian ; the Notable Award winning mid-grade novel, Eloise and the Bucket of Stars, (Walker Books Australia) but that came about as a ‘surprise cover.’
When Janeen revealed the intriguing backstory of the cover image Tracie used on her latest novel, we were all ears ... and eyes! See for yourself.
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Announcement: Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Notables List
Where can you find cranky chickens, thoughtful coming-of-age stories and thrilling tales of Australia’s first scientists?
On the 116-strong Notables List for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards.
CBCA National Chair Wendy Rapee said it was a “watershed year” with entries topping the 600 mark for the first time, and a longlist that “represents the exciting and wide-ranging landscape of Australian children’s literature as it stands today”.
“Hundreds of thousands of authors and illustrators, librarians, publishers, and book lovers of all ages wait in eager anticipation for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notables List, and they will not be disappointed,” Ms Rapee said.
“Our professional and passionate judges have recognised a diverse range of genres, a huge cast of engaging and authentic characters, and exciting places that readers will want to inhabit.”
Well-known names including Sally Morgan, Emily Rodda and Graeme Base are joined by debut authors including six new Indigenous creators on a particularly strong Eve Pownall Notables List. High quality production values, great research and inventive storytelling made it a brilliant year for these information books.
“A huge number of entries for the Picture Books category show that our skilled, innovative book creators have been hard at work over the last 12 months despite – or maybe because of – Covid-19.
“Our judges were very happy to see so many characters who championed problem-solving and self-acceptance. The children in these books may be different from others, but they find a way to express their feelings and gradually learn it’s okay to be different.”
The Older Readers Notable books explore body image, sexuality, grief and love in a range of life situations, while the Younger Readers Notables reinforce resilience and the importance of the environment and families, in formats that include time slip and verse
The Early Childhood Notables reflect children’s connection with animals through engaging and playful stories about pets and Australian wildlife, also featuring diverse families and the regulation of emotions.
The CBCA is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation which aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians.
Regarded as Australia’s premier children’s literature award, the CBCA Book of the Year was established in 1946 and is now presented in six categories: Older Readers, Younger Readers, Early Childhood, Picture Book, Eve Pownall Award and the CBCA Award for New Illustrator.
For the full list of CBCA Book of the Year 2022 Notables please visit their website.
On the 116-strong Notables List for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards.
CBCA National Chair Wendy Rapee said it was a “watershed year” with entries topping the 600 mark for the first time, and a longlist that “represents the exciting and wide-ranging landscape of Australian children’s literature as it stands today”.
“Hundreds of thousands of authors and illustrators, librarians, publishers, and book lovers of all ages wait in eager anticipation for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notables List, and they will not be disappointed,” Ms Rapee said.
“Our professional and passionate judges have recognised a diverse range of genres, a huge cast of engaging and authentic characters, and exciting places that readers will want to inhabit.”
Well-known names including Sally Morgan, Emily Rodda and Graeme Base are joined by debut authors including six new Indigenous creators on a particularly strong Eve Pownall Notables List. High quality production values, great research and inventive storytelling made it a brilliant year for these information books.
“A huge number of entries for the Picture Books category show that our skilled, innovative book creators have been hard at work over the last 12 months despite – or maybe because of – Covid-19.
“Our judges were very happy to see so many characters who championed problem-solving and self-acceptance. The children in these books may be different from others, but they find a way to express their feelings and gradually learn it’s okay to be different.”
The Older Readers Notable books explore body image, sexuality, grief and love in a range of life situations, while the Younger Readers Notables reinforce resilience and the importance of the environment and families, in formats that include time slip and verse
The Early Childhood Notables reflect children’s connection with animals through engaging and playful stories about pets and Australian wildlife, also featuring diverse families and the regulation of emotions.
Regarded as Australia’s premier children’s literature award, the CBCA Book of the Year was established in 1946 and is now presented in six categories: Older Readers, Younger Readers, Early Childhood, Picture Book, Eve Pownall Award and the CBCA Award for New Illustrator.
For the full list of CBCA Book of the Year 2022 Notables please visit their website.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Announcement: CBCA Notables List 2021
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) kicked off its quest for Book of the Year yesterday by announcing the Notables List and we couldn't be more proud seeing one of our very own KBR regular contributors, Penny Harrison's Bronte: Me and My Boots listed among them. Equally thrilling to see Tania McCartney's and Stephanie Owen-Reeder's Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather there, too. Bravo girls and good luck! Hearty congratulations to all this year's Notables. A fine selection indeed.
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Non-fiction,
Penny Harrison,
Picture Books,
Science,
Tania McCartney,
Weather
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Look What I'm Reading! Karys McEwen
Karys
McEwen is the librarian across both Prahran High School and Richmond High
School in Melbourne, Australia.
She is the current President of the Children's
Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Victorian Branch and a judge for the Older
Readers category in the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. She is also the 2019
Books + Publishing Junior columnist.
She is passionate about the
impact of literature and libraries in the engagement and wellbeing of young
people.
Saturday, 8 June 2019
Event: CBCA Conference 2019
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| Celebrating 40 years of Grug (Photo: Julie Long) |
The theme for the conference was 'And Now They're Laughing', with many of the sessions springboarding from this, and others complementing it.
It made for a hilarious and insightful time, or as Morris Gleitzman described it, 'a whole glorious weekend of uncertainty and confusion.'
Some memorable quotes from the conference are shared here so you can experience a little of the conference, too.
Labels:
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CBCA,
Events,
Illustrators,
Sarah Steed,
Writing
Saturday, 23 March 2019
Announcement: KBR's CBCA Notables Shortlist Picks
Last month, the CBCA Book of the Year 2019 Notables were announced. Perhaps you've even read a few. Maybe you've come across some of these titles in our reviews. In case you weren't aware, the CBCA Book Week theme this year is Reading Is My Superpower. The KBR crew are firm believers of this; how could we not be when each children's story we encounter has the power to transport, enlighten, enthrall, entertain and mystify.
To celebrate the Notables List we asked each of our team members to think about their favourite award category and predict which of the long listed titles would be shortlisted in the announcements next Tuesday. And because it never hurts to have an extra superpower or two up your sleeve, we asked our reviewing team heroes what their's would be. Here are our picks and powers. What are yours?
To celebrate the Notables List we asked each of our team members to think about their favourite award category and predict which of the long listed titles would be shortlisted in the announcements next Tuesday. And because it never hurts to have an extra superpower or two up your sleeve, we asked our reviewing team heroes what their's would be. Here are our picks and powers. What are yours?
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Announcement: The Shortlist for the Children's Book Council of Australia 2018 Book of the Year Awards
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) today announced the Short List for the 2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. The CBCA Awards are the longest running book awards in Australia. From the small list of books entered in 1946, the judges this year received 444 books for consideration and have described the entries as highly original and diverse with a stellar list of potential winners.
‘Themes this year include journeying, resilience and acceptance,’ said CBCA National Chair, Professor Margot Hillel OAM, ‘with stories that reflect the world around us, and demonstrate an openness to interpretation that should invite discussion and reflection.’
The CBCA supports Australian authors and illustrators of books for young readers. These esteemed awards are extremely influential in children’s publishing and bookselling, providing information about quality children's books for schools, libraries and the community at large.
Thursday, 22 March 2018
News: KBR CBCA 2018 Shortlist Predictions!
Forever curious to delve deeper into our book-loving psyches, we asked our intrepid KBR team to predict the 2018 CBCA Shortlist outcome based on the Notable Titles announced on the 27 February.
The Kids Book Review team is a mixed band of accomplished literary
professionals, artists, educators, librarians and of course, reviewers so naturally,
our responses were never going to be straightforward! Each team member was
asked three questions:
·
Which title they thought WILL be shortlisted
·
Which title they thought SHOULD be shortlisted
·
Which title WOULD be shortlisted if they could
choose, in other words, their favourite.
Here is what they had to say. Perhaps it will prompt you to make your
own pre-announcement predictions. Whatever the outcome, KBR congratulate all
those who made the Notables list this year. It is hugely gratifying to see the
magnitude of quality, meaningful literature that Australia continues to create
for children.
Monday, 18 April 2016
CBCA Notables 2016 Book List
Today the Children’s Book Council of Australia announced their list of Notable Books for 2016. This list acts at the long list for the 2016 Children’s Book of the Year Award (with the short list announced at the CBCA Conference on 20 May and the winners and honour books announced on 19 August.
Books are judged in several categories (as listed below. We are thrilled to congratulate Kids’ Book Review founder Tania McCartney for her listing in the Eve Pownall Award for Information Books section with her book Australian Kids’ Through the Years (which was illustrated by Andrew Joyner and published by NLA Publishing.
We are fortunate to have many wonderfully talented authors and illustrators in Australia (with publishers producing a huge range of fantastic titles for children and teens. Congratulations to all of the authors (illustrators and publishers with books included in the Notables List for 2016. We don’t envy the judges as they deliberate to select the final winners from such an amazing selection of books.
Visit the CBCA website for more information about the Book of the Year Award. You can also keep up to date with CBCA announcements by following the CBCA Facebook page.
Book of the Year: Early Childhood
Picture Book of the Year
Book of the Year: Younger Readers
Book of the Year: Older Readers
Eva Pownall Award for Information Books
Books are judged in several categories (as listed below. We are thrilled to congratulate Kids’ Book Review founder Tania McCartney for her listing in the Eve Pownall Award for Information Books section with her book Australian Kids’ Through the Years (which was illustrated by Andrew Joyner and published by NLA Publishing.
We are fortunate to have many wonderfully talented authors and illustrators in Australia (with publishers producing a huge range of fantastic titles for children and teens. Congratulations to all of the authors (illustrators and publishers with books included in the Notables List for 2016. We don’t envy the judges as they deliberate to select the final winners from such an amazing selection of books.
Visit the CBCA website for more information about the Book of the Year Award. You can also keep up to date with CBCA announcements by following the CBCA Facebook page.
CBCA Notables 2016
Book of the Year: Early Childhood
- Alfie’s Lost Sharkie by Anna Walker by (Scholastic)
- As Big As You by Sara Acton (Scholastic)
- Bogtrotter by Margaret Wild and Judith Rossell (Walker Books)
- Frog Finds a Place by Sally Morgan (Ezekiel Kwaymullina and Dub Leffler (Omnibus)
- Hop Up! Wriggle Over! by Elizabeth Honey (Allen & Unwin)
- I Need a Hug by Aaron Blabey (Scholastic)
- I’m a Hungry Dinosaur by Janeen Brian and Ann James (Viking)
- Meep by Andy Geppert (Tiny Owl Workshop)
- Mr Huff by Anna Walker (Viking)
- My Dog Bigsy by Alison Lester (Viking)
- Ollie and the Wind by Ghosh Ronojoy (Random House)
- Perfect by Danny Parker and Freya Blackwood (Little Hare)
- Pig the Fibber by Aaron Blabey (Scholastic)
- Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey (Scholastic)
- Puddles are for Jumping by Kylie Dunstan (Windy Hollow)
- Small and Big by Karen Collum (Windy Hollow)
- The Cow Tripped over the Moon by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood (Scholastic)
- The Very Noisy Bear by Nick Bland (Scholastic)
- This and That by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek (Scholastic)
- This is a Ball by Beck Stanton & Matt Stanton (ABC Books)
- Thunderstorm Dancing by Katrina Germein and Judy Watson (Allen & Unwin)
- Too Busy Sleeping by Zanni Louise and Anna Pignataro (Little Hare)
- What Do You Wish For? by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker (Viking)
Picture Book of the Year
- Adelaide’s Secret World by Elise Hurst (Allen & Unwin)
- And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Eric Bogle and Bruce Whatley (Allen & Unwin)
- Bob the Railway Dog by Corrine Fenton and Andrew McLean (Walker Books)
- Eye to Eye by Graeme Base (Viking)
- Flight by Nadia Wheatley and Armin Greder (Windy Hollow)
- How the Sun got to Coco’s House by Bob Graham (Walker Books)
- In the Evening by Edwina Wyatt and Gaye Chapman (Little Hare)
- Lara of Newtown by Chris McKimmie (Allen & Unwin)
- Mr Huff by Anna Walker (Viking)
- My Dead Bunny by Sigi Cohen and James Foley (Walker Books)
- My Gallipoli by Ruth Starke and Robert Hannaford (Working Title)
- Numerical Street by Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti (NewSouth)
- One Step at a Time by Jane Jolly and Sally Heinrich (MidnightSun)
- Perfect by Danny Parker and Freya Blackwood (Little Hare)
- Platypus by Sue Whiting and Mark Jackon (Walker Books)
- Ride, Ricardo, Ride! by Phil Cummings and Shane Devries (Omnibus)
- Suri’s Wall by Lucy Estela and Matt Ottley (Viking)
- Teacup by Rebecca Young and Matt Ottley (Scholastic)
- The Eagle Inside by Jack Manning-Bancroft and Bronwyn Bancroft (Little Hare)
- What’s Up MuMu? by David Mackintosh (HarperCollins)
- Where’s Jessie? by Brian Janeen and Anne Spudvilas (NLA Publishing)
- Why I Love Footy by Michael Wagner and Tom Jellett (Viking)
Book of the Year: Younger Readers
- 300 Minutes of Danger by Heath Jack (Scholastic)
- Bella and the Wandering House by Meg McKinlay (Fremantle Press)
- Bridget: A New Australian by James Moloney (Omnibus)
- Helix and the Arrival by Damean Posner (Random House)
- Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars by Martine Murray (Text)
- Run, Pip, Run by J C Jones (Allen & Unwin)
- Shadows of the Master by Emily Rodda (Omnibus)
- Sister Heart by Sally Morgan (Fremantle Press)
- Soon by Morris Gleitzman (Viking)
- The 65-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton (Pan)
- The Cleo Stories: A Friend and a Pet by Libby Gleeson & Freya Blackwood (Allen & Unwin)
- The Cut Out by Jack Heath (Allen & Unwin)
- The Fourteenth Summer of Angus Jack by Jen Storer (ABC Books)
- The Hush Treasure Book by various, Karen Tayleur (ed) (Allen & Unwin)
Book of the Year: Older Readers
- A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell (Allen & Unwin)
- Cloudwish by Fiona Wood (Pan Macmillan)
- For the Forest of a Bird by Sue Saliba (Penguin)
- Freedom Ride by Sue Lawson (Walker Books)
- In the Skin of a Monster by Kathryn Barker (Allen & Unwin)
- Inbetween Days by Vikki Wakefield (Text)
- Newt’s Emerald by Garth Nix (Allen & Unwin)
- One True Thing by Nicole Hayes (Woolshed Press)
- Rich & Rare by various, Paul Collins (ed) (Ford Street)
- Talk under Water by Kathryn Lomer (UQP)
- The Beauty is in the Walking by James Moloney (HarperCollins)
- The Flywheel by Erin Gough (Hardie Grant Egmont)
- The Guy, The Girl, The Artist and His Ex by Gabrielle Williams (Allen & Unwin)
- The Pause by John Larkin (Random House)
- The River and the Book by Alison Croggon (Walker Books)
- A Single Stone by Meg McKinlay (Walker Books)
Eva Pownall Award for Information Books
- A is for Australia by Frané Lessac (Walker Books)
- Alice’s Food A-Z by Alice Zaslavsky and Kat Chadwick (Walker Books)
- Ancestry: Stories of Multicultural Anzacs by Robyn Siers & Carlie Walker (Department of Veterans’ Affairs)
- Anzac Sons: Five Brothers on the Western Front by Allison Marlow Patterson (Big Sky)
- Atmospheric: The Burning Story of Climate Change by Carole Wilkinson (Black Dog)
- Australian Kids through the Years by Tania McCartney and Andrew Joyner (NLA Publishing)
- Green Tree Frogs by Sandra Kendell (Windy Hollow)
- Lennie the Legend: Solo to Sydney by Pony by Stephanie Owen Reeder (NLA Publishing)
- My Gallipoli by Ruth Starke and Robert Hannaford (Working Title)
- Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect by Rohan Cleave and Coral Tulloch (CSIRO Publishing)
- Prehistoric Marine Life in Australia’s Inland Sea by Danielle Clode (Museum Victoria)
- The Amazing True Story of How Babies Are Made by Fiona Katauskas (ABC Books)
- The Girl from the Great Sandy Desert by Jukuna Mona Chuguna & Pat Lowe and Mervyn Street (Magabala Books)
- The White Mouse: The Story of Nancy Wake by Peter Gouldthorpe (Omnibus)
- We are the Rebels: The Men and Women who Made Eureka by Clare Wright (Text).
Labels:
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Australian Illustrator,
Awards,
CBCA,
Events
Saturday, 3 October 2015
Event: Literary Dinner with author Libby Hathorn
Don't miss your chance to dine with one of Australia's most loved authors.
Do you love these books?
The Tram to Bondi Beach (1981), Looking Out for Sampson (1987), Way Home (1994), Over the Moon (2003), Fire Song (2009), Eventual Poppy Day (2015)
Come to a Literary Dinner and hear children's book author, Libby Hathorn, speak about sources of creativity in writing. Brought to you by the Children's Book Council of Australia ACT Branch.
When: 28 October 2015
Time: 6pm
Where: Ginseng @ Hellenic Club, Matilda Street, Woden, ACT
Cost: $40 CBCA members, $45 non-members
RSVP: 23 October 2015 Bookings are essential
For more information go to http://cbcaact.org.au/event_calendar/literary-dinner-libby-hathorn/
Certificate of Attendance will be available.
Harry Hartog Bookseller, Woden will be offering a range of Libby Hathorn's books for sale.
Labels:
Australian Author,
Authors,
CBCA,
Events
Friday, 15 August 2014
CBCA Book of the Year 2014 - THE WINNERS
| the shortlistees (+ publishers) for the Early Childhood category |
Our biggest congrats to the winners of this year's Book of the Year Awards! KBR was at the National Library of Australia earlier today for the announcement event--featuring a Who's Who of book creators, publishers and aficionados.
The CBCA ACT branch hosted this year's awards in the theatre at the fabulous National Library. Local 666 ABC host Louise Maher emceed, and many of the shortlisted authors and illustrators were present.
Chosen from a pool of almost 500 entries, the shortlisted books truly reflect the vibrancy and talent of Australian writers and illustrators and the strength of the Australian book industry. As Margaret Hamilton, AM, mentioned - children's books are keeping our bookshops afloat, with around 30 per cent of sales falling into the juvenile category. Such a wonderful thing to hear.
And now, without further ado, here are 2014's winners and Honour books!
BOOK OF THE YEAR: Older Readers
Winner: Wildlife by Fiona Wood (Pan Macmillan Australia)
Honour Books: Fairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse Near (Random House Australia)
The Sky So Heavy by Claire Zorn (UQP)
BOOK OF THE YEAR: Younger Readers
Winner: City of Orphans: A Very Unusual Pursuit by Catherine Jinks (Allen & Unwin)
Honour Books: My Life as an Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin)
Light Horse Boy by Dianne Wolfer, Ill Brian Simmonds (Fremantle Press)
BOOK OF THE YEAR: Early Childhood Winner: The Swap by Jan Omerod, Ill Andrew Joyner (Little Hare, Hardie Grant Egmont)
Honour Books: I’m A Dirty Dinosaur by Brian Janeen Ill Ann James (Puffin Books, Penguin Group Australia)
Banjo and Ruby Red by Libby Gleeson Ill Freya Blackwood (Little Hare, Hardie Grand Egmont)
| a video acceptance speech from Shaun Tan |
PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR
Winner: Rules of Summer by Shaun Tan (Hachette Australia)
Honour Books: King Pig by Nick Bland (Scholastic Press, Scholastic Australia
Silver Buttons by Bob Graham (Walker Books)
EVE POWNALL AWARD FOR INFORMATION BOOKS Winner: Jeremy by Christopher Faille Ill Danny Snell (Working Title Press)
Honour Books: Welcome to My Country by Lallak Burarrwanga and Family (Allen & Unwin)
Ice, Wind, Rock by Peter Gouldthorpe (Hachette Australia)
The CBCA independent awards are the most respected awards in Australia and have the biggest effect on the success of Australian children’s books. Angela Briant, Chair of the CBCA National Board reiterates, 'For nearly 70 years, the CBCA has proudly celebrated and promoted excellence in literary artistry, illustration and quality publishing—and this year’s books are no exception. We congratulate all those involved in creating this wonderful feast for our young people’s imaginations.'
The CBCA is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to celebrating Australian literary talent and communicating the joys of a great story. These teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators, kids, parents, grandparents and publishing professionals— recognise the value of these Awards as providing a valuable guide for selecting stories that have all the right ingredients for leading kids towards a rewarding reading experience.
For more, visit cbca.org.au/awards.htm.
Following the Awards announcement Children’s Book Week kicks off with activities in libraries, schools and communities across the country.
This year’s theme ‘Connect to reading’ is encouraging everyone to take the time in our busy lives to really engage in getting this ‘connection’ hard-wired. Reading - whether through a book, or digital and social media – can take our children’s minds to imaginary worlds and also help them to connect to each other. By doing this we create the critical literacy skills necessary to living in these times.
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
CBCA National Conference, Canberra 2014 - Vox Pops Wrap-Up
The CBCA National Conference, Canberra, was a roaring success, with a stellar line-up of industry talent, sharing their passion and drive for literacy and fabulous books. Here are just some of the comments made at the conference, compiled by KBR Consultant Librarian, Sarah Steed. You can see a wrap-up of presentations on the Conference website, which will appear in the coming weeks, and we hope you enjoy the handful of conference photos at the end of this post. You can also see a detailed Conference rundown on Tania McCartney's blog and Irma Gold's blog.
'Books matter, and books for children matter even more,' Jackie French told participants at the Children’s Book Council of Australia National Conference, held in Canberra this weekend. Those words surely encapsulate the primary motivation of those in attendance.
With the theme ‘Discovering National Treasures’, there were two days jam-packed full of creative insight and inspiration for lovers of children’s books - authors, illustrators, librarians, teachers, publishers, and others. For those who were unable to make it, here are a few bite-sized snippets from some of the movers and shakers in Australia’s children’s book industry.
'I don’t want to write safe books. I want to make people laugh and cry.'
- Margaret Wild, author (by proxy)
'I drew the dark, then added light.
- Stephen Michael King, author and illustrator, on creating The Duck and the Darklings, his recent collaboration with Glenda Millard
Labels:
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CBCA,
Education and Literacy,
Events,
Festivals
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
CBCA Book of the Year 2014 SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to all the shortlisted and notables authors and illustrators, from all of us at KBR! See the Notable Books right here.
Book of the Year: Older
Readers
NB: These books are for mature readers
NB: These books are for mature readers
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Castagna,
Felicity
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The
Incredible Here and Now
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Giramondo
Publishing
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Keil,
Melissa
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Life in
Outer Space
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Hardie
Grant Egmont
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Kostakis,
Will
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The First
Third
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Penguin
Group (Australia)
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Near,
Allyse
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Fairytales
for Wilde Girls
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Random
House Australia
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Wood, Fiona
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Wildlife
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Pan
Macmillan Australia
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Zorn,
Claire
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The Sky so
Heavy
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University
of Queensland Press
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Book of the Year: Younger
Readers
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Branford,
Anna
Ill. Sarah
Davis
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Violet
Mackerel's Possible Friend
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Walker
Books Australia
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Hunt, Julie
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Song for a
Scarlet Runner
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Allen
& Unwin
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Jinks,
Catherine
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City of
Orphans: A Very Unusual Pursuit
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Allen
& Unwin
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Jonsberg,
Barry
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My Life as
an Alphabet
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Allen
& Unwin
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Wolfer,
Dianne
Ill. Brian
Simmonds
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Light Horse
Boy
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Fremantle
Press
|
Book of the Year: Early
Childhood
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Brian,
Janeen
Ill. Ann
James
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I'm a
Dirty Dinosaur
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Puffin
Books, Penguin Group (Australia)
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Fox, Mem
Ill.
Emma Quay
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Baby Bedtime
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Viking,
Penguin Group (Australia)
|
|
Gleeson,
Libby
Ill.
Freya Blackwood
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Banjo
and Ruby Red
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Little
Hare, Hardie Grant Egmont
|
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Lester,
Alison
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Kissed
by the Moon
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Viking,
Penguin Group (Australia)
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Ormerod,
Jan
Ill.
Andrew Joyner
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The Swap
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Little
Hare, Hardie Grant Egmont
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Wolfer,
Dianne
Ill.
Karen Blair
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Granny
Grommet and Me
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Walker
Books Australia
|
Picture Book of the Year
Some of these books may be for mature readers (Arranged by illustrator)
Some of these books may be for mature readers (Arranged by illustrator)
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Blackwood,
Freya
Text.
Margaret Wild
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The
Treasure Box
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Puffin
Books, Penguin Group (Australia)
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Bland, Nick
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King Pig
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Scholastic
Press, Scholastic Australia
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Graham, Bob
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Silver
Buttons
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Walker
Books Australia
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Ottley,
Matt
Text. Danny
Parker
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Parachute
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Little
Hare, Hardie Grant Egmont
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Smith,
Craig
Text. Doug
MacLeod
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The Windy
Farm
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Working Title
Press
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Tan, Shaun
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Rules of
Summer
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Hachette
Australia
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Eve Pownall Award for
Information Books
NB: These books are intended an audience birth to 18 years.
NB: These books are intended an audience birth to 18 years.
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Faille,
Christopher
Ill. Danny Snell |
Jeremy
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Working
Title Press
|
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Gouldthorpe,
Peter
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Ice, Wind,
Rock
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Hachette
Australia
|
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Greenwood,
Mark
Ill. Terry
Denton
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Jandamarra
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Allen
& Unwin
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Ham, Paul
ed
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Yoko’s Diary
: The Life of a Young Girl in Hiroshima
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HarperCollins
Publishers
|
|
Murdie, Rae
Ill. Chris
Nixon
|
Meet...
Captain Cook
|
Random
House
|
|
Burarrwanga,
Laklak and Family
|
Welcome To
My Country
|
Allen
& Unwin
|
Crichton Award for New
Illustrators
|
Byrne,
Graham
Text Saxby, Claire |
Big
Red Kangaroo
|
Walker Books Australia
|
|
Cranna,
Andrew
|
The
Bloodhound Boys Book 1: The Great Blood Bank Robbery
|
Walker Books
Australia
|
|
Sanders,
Ben
|
I’ve
An Uncle Ivan
|
Thames & Hudson
|
|
Snowdon,
David
Text Wheeldon, Danielle |
The
Nerdy Birdy
|
Danielle Wheeldon & David Snowdon
|
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK: August
16-22, 2014
THEME: Connect To Reading
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