The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards are held every year with the aim to promote quality literature for Australian children by Australian creators. Congratulations to all CBCA Book of the Year Shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers for 2024. 


Winners and Honours books will be announced at 12pm on Friday, 16 August.

BOOK OF THE YEAR: OLDER READERS

Entries in this category are appropriate in style and content for readers in their secondary years of schooling (ages 13-18 years).

Note: Books in this category are for mature readers and some may deal with particularly challenging themes including violence and suicide. Parental guidance is recommended.

BOOK OF THE YEAR: YOUNGER READERS

Entries in this category are appropriate in style and content for readers from the middle to upper primary years (ages 7-12 years).

Note: Some of the titles in this category may only be suitable for readers who are in the upper primary years as they contain mature themes, including violence. Parental guidance is recommended.

BOOK OF THE YEAR: EARLY CHILDHOOD

Entries in this category are appropriate in style and content for children who are at pre-reading or early stages of reading (ages 0-6 years).

THE PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR

Entries in this category are picture books that could be suitable for children from ages 0-18 years.

Note: Some of these books may be for mature readers.

EVE POWNALL AWARD

Entries in this category are books which share factual information and could be appropriate for ages 0-18 years.

Note: Some of these books may be for mature readers and may deal with particularly challenging themes including violence and suicide. Parental guidance is recommended.

CBCA Award for New Illustrator

This Award aims to recognise and encourage new talent in the field of Australian children's book illustration. Ages 0-18 years.

Discover the 2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Winners and Honours.

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