Leila St John Award facts for kids

The Leila St John Award is a special prize given out every year. It's part of the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Awards. The CBCA's Victorian branch gives out this award. The first time this award was given was in 1999.

This award was created to honor Leila St John. She was one of the people who helped start the Victorian branch of the CBCA. Leila St John worked very hard for the branch. She was involved in many of its activities and projects.

You can learn more about the history of the CBCA and its other awards by checking out the List of CBCA Awards.

What is the Leila St John Award For?

The Leila St John Award celebrates people who have done great things for children's books. It specifically honors those who have helped children's literature in Victoria. This means they might have helped kids read more, or made great books available.

Who Has Won the Leila St John Award?

Here is a list of the people who have received the Leila St John Award over the years:

See also

• List of Australian literary awards