CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlist 2023
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.
Check out the 30 books on this year's Shortlist, and try to predict the winner of each category!
Winners and Honours books will be announced at 12pm on Friday 25 August 2023 at the end of CBCA Book Week.
BOOK OF THE YEAR: OLDER READERS
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
Entries in this category are books illustrated by emerging new talents and could be appropriate for ages 0-18 years.
Discover the 2022 CBCA Book of the Year Awards winners.
