Here is the inaugural DANZ Awards shortlist. The winners will be announced at a live event on the Gold Coast Somerset Story Fest in March. Picture books: Be Careful, Xiao Xin!Written by Alice Pung and illustrated by Sher Rill NgPublished by Working Title PressCeremony Written by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing and illustrated by David HardyPublished by Allen & UnwinCome Over… Continue reading DANZ Awards 2024 Shortlist
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50 Years of the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature
In 2024, The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature in Canberra is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024 over the 11th – 15th of March. Not only will there be a birthday party on the 12th of March, but supporters are invited to visit the centre or send them a message of congratulations. The NCACL… Continue reading 50 Years of the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature
Australian Children’s Laureate 2024-2025
Every two years, the Australian Children’s Literature industry waits to see who will be announced as the next Australian Children’s Laureate by the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation. The laureate for 2024-2025 has recently been announced, and it is none other than Sally Rippin, whose theme for her time as laureate is All Kids Can Be… Continue reading Australian Children’s Laureate 2024-2025
Book Clubs – How Do You Start One?
So, you’re a reader, and for a long time you’ve read on your own, but you’d like it to be more social? Starting or joining a book club might work for you, and there are many ways to go about setting up or being part of a book club, and Australia Reads has some tips… Continue reading Book Clubs – How Do You Start One?
History in Australian’s Children’s Literature
During my time as a reader and a reviewer, I have been noticing trends and characteristics of children’s literature, particularly in Australian children’s literature, which is where I have shifted my focus recently in my reading, and through my involvement with the Children’s Book Council of Australia and the National Centre of Australian Children’s Literature… Continue reading History in Australian’s Children’s Literature
Voice of the Sea by John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong
Title: Voice of the Sea Author: John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 6th February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From Australia's beloved icon, singer-songwriter, JOHN WILLIAMSON, who brought us the bestselling Old Man Emu and Christmas in Australia, comes a new national anthem of the sea, now a… Continue reading Voice of the Sea by John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong
Day of the Whale by Rachel Delahaye
Title: Day of the Whale Author: Rachel Delahaye Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: On an island ruled by whales, one boy is searching for his missing father, another is refusing to forget the past and a girl is on the run. Together, they embark… Continue reading Day of the Whale by Rachel Delahaye
Our Australian Heart by Just Write for Kids and Friends
Title: Our Australian Heart Author: Just Write for Kids and Friends Genre: Fiction Publisher: Daisy Lane Publishing Published: January 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: Our Australian HeART” by Just Write For Kids Australia and Friends is a special edition hard cover anthology celebrating the diversity, life and colours of Australia, as showcased by… Continue reading Our Australian Heart by Just Write for Kids and Friends
How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks and Other Advice by John Larkin
Title: How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks and Other Advice Author: John Larkin Genre: Humour Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A collection of hilarious, nonsensical, witty and mischievous subjects - the best (and worst) advice for growing up.There is one sure-fire method to avoid being… Continue reading How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks and Other Advice by John Larkin
The Beehive by Megan Daley, illustrated by Max Hamilton
Title: The Beehive Author: Megan Daley, illustrated by Max Hamilton Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: An amazing look into the native stingless bee, the heroes of pollination, from celebrated teacher librarian and author Megan Daley and CBCA Award winning illustrator Maxine Hamilton.It's finally hive… Continue reading The Beehive by Megan Daley, illustrated by Max Hamilton
