CBCA Shortlist announcement imminent.

Which of the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) notable books are going to be on the 2012 short list ?

Stay tuned for the 2012 Short list announcement 
at 12.00pm today and then

CBCA Book of the Year

Winners Announcement

 Friday 17 August Noon

Visit the Children's Book Council of Australia site for plenty of ideas and support for engaging the community with literature for young Australians.

Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)

Key Messages

The key messages of the Children's Book Council of Australia are:

• to promote quality literature to young Australians
• to support Australian writers and illustrators of children’s books
• to promote the role of library and literature professionals in bringing children and books together
• to celebrate outstanding contributions to Australian children’s literature through the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards 
• to promote greater equity of access to reading through community projects

Notable Books - 2012

The list should be read with the judges' comments, recommendations and reservations as published in Notable Australian Children's Books 2012

CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers Notables ( 22 titles)

CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers Notables (24 titles)

CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood Notables (23 titles)

CBCA Book of the Year: Picture Book of the Year Notables (27 titles)

CBCA Book of the Year: The Eve Pownall Award for Information Books Notables (15 titles)