Congratulations to all the Allen & Unwin authors and illustrators whose books have been shortlisted in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards. There are nine in the list from this publisher and they are:
The Dead I Know by Scott Gardner a well known young adult author, click
here for the story.
Ship Kings: The Coming of the Whirlpool by Andrew McGahan, you can read some of the story
here. A Straight Line to My Heart by Bill Condon, there are notes for teachers and it's available as an ebook.
Look! The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky, from an Australian author who has alread been recognised by the CBCA. Click
here. Crow Country by Kate Constable, another Australian author who is no stranger to these
awards.
That's Not a Daffodil! by Elizabeth Honey, will this be another picture book
success for Elizabeth?
The Dream of the Thylacine by Margaret Wild and Rob Brooks, there's a pdf
here if you'd like a preview of this picture book.
Playground by Nadia Wheatley and Ken Searle, there are teacher's notes and reviews by teachers
here. The Little Refugee by Anh Do, Suzanne Do and Bruce Whatley, this title is also shortlisted for Notable Picture Book of the Year. Teacher's notes
here.
Do you remember when your grandmother would bring out a beautifully decorated supper cloth to set up cups and saucers, cakes and sandwichs for afternoon tea, or for supper? We'd like to recreate that elegance with our competition this year and if you look at the flyer you'll see the details.
