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The Children's Book Council of Australia Awards are super important prizes for Australian kids' books! They were started by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) way back in 1946. Back then, there was only one award category. Today, these awards have grown a lot. There are now five main categories in the Book of the Year Awards. Plus, many other awards are given out every year by the CBCA across Australia.

The very first winner of an award received a special flower called a "camellia." For many years, the awards got money from the government (from 1966 to 1988). More recently, they are supported by donations from people and companies. In 1995, the CBCA created a special foundation to make sure these awards would always have enough money for the future.

CBCA Book of the Year Awards

The Children's Book Council of Australia gives out five main "Book of the Year" awards every year. These awards celebrate the best books for young people in different age groups and styles.

Books for Older Readers

Books for Younger Readers

Books for Early Childhood

Amazing Picture Books

New Talent in Illustration

Information Books

Other Special CBCA Awards

Besides the main Book of the Year awards, the CBCA and its branches give out other important awards. These awards recognize people who have made a big difference in children's literature.

  • Dame Annabelle Rankin Award is given in Queensland. It honors people who have done great things for children's books in that state.
  • Nan Chauncy Award is a national award given every two years. It celebrates someone's amazing contribution to children's literature across all of Australia.
  • Leila St John Award is presented in Victoria. It recognizes people who have helped children's literature in that state.
  • Lady Cutler Award is given in New South Wales. It honors people for their outstanding work in children's literature there.

Kids' Choice Book Awards

The main CBCA Book of the Year awards are chosen by expert judges. But the CBCA also supports awards where kids themselves get to pick their favorite books! These awards let children's voices be heard.

  • Books I Love Best Yearly (BILBY Awards) are run by the CBCA Queensland Branch.
  • Canberra’s Own Outstanding List (COOL Awards) have been organized by Libraries ACT since 1991.
  • Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA) are for children in New South Wales. A group of volunteers manages these awards.
  • Kids' Reading Oz Choice (KROC Awards) are managed by the City of Darwin Libraries.
  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Awards (WAYRBA) started with the CBCA Western Australia Branch. Now, a separate committee runs them.
  • Young Australian Best Book Awards (YABBA) are managed by a volunteer committee.

Young Reviewer of the Year Awards

These awards celebrate young people who are great at reviewing books. They encourage kids to think critically about what they read and share their opinions.

  • Queensland Young Reviewer of the Year Award
  • Victoria Young Reviewer of the Year Award
  • Western Australia Young Reviewer of the Year Award

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