Friday, April 20, 2012

CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA - AWARDS 2012

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.

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