Nan Chauncy Award facts for kids
The Nan Chauncy Award is a special prize given in Australia for children's books. It started out being given every five years, but now it's given every two years. This award is part of the bigger Children's Book Council Awards.
The award was created to celebrate Nan Chauncy, who was a very important writer from Tasmania.
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About the Nan Chauncy Award
This award is given to people who have made a truly amazing contribution to children's literature in Australia. It's like a lifetime achievement award for those who help create wonderful books for young readers.
Who Was Nan Chauncy?
Nan Chauncy was a famous Australian author. She wrote many popular books for children. The award is named after her to remember her great work and influence on children's stories.
What the Award Celebrates
The Nan Chauncy Award celebrates someone's outstanding work in the world of Australian children's books. This could be an author, an illustrator, a publisher, or anyone else who has done a lot to help kids' literature grow and shine.
Past Winners
Here are the people who have won the Nan Chauncy Award:
| Year | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Marcie Muir | |
| 1988 | Joyce Oldmeadow | |
| 1993 | Laurie Copping | |
| 1998 | Walter McVitty AM | |
| 2000 | Belle Alderman | |
| 2002 | Maurice Saxby AM | |
| 2004 | Margaret Hamilton AM | |
| 2006 | Muriel Barwell | |
| 2008 | Margaret Wild | |
| 2010 | Lesley Reece | |
| 2012 | Robyn Sheahan-Bright | |
| 2015 | Libby Gleeson | |
| 2017 | Mem Fox | |
| 2019 | James Moloney | |
| 2021 | Jan Nicholls | |
| 2023 | Jenny Stubbs |
See also
- List of Australian literary awards
