The Children's Book Council of Australia | Book of the Year Awards ๐ Childrenโs Book Week ๐ Connecting young Australians with quality literature
'When I write books, I see them in pictures. So I imagined what it would be like if you slid down into a disgusting sewer.' โ Sally ๐ณ๐ฎ
Host Mia and young reader Wilbur discuss Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces with author Sally Barton. This book is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or at the Shadow Judging website ๐ link in bio
This podcast was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
'It really made me reflect on the effect of trauma on one's life and how grief can be like expressed in different forms. And it was really beautiful to see how that growth was expressed through the book.' โ Kara
Host Poppy and young reader Kara discuss Golden with author Jade Timms. Golden is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or at the Shadow Judging website ๐ link in bio
This podcast was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
A peek into this year's Book of the Year Awards. Educational publisher and judge Tania breaks down what she found so special about Derek by Anne Donaldson and Matt Shanks.
To hear what the judges had to say about each of the Shortlisted books in the Early Childhood category, watch the full video over on our YouTube channel (link in bio) #CBCA2026
Host Poppy and young reader Talin discuss Darkest Night, Brightest Star with author Barry Jonsberg.
Darkest Night, Brightest Star was shortlisted in this year's CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers.
Listen now at the Shadow Judging website: .au/
This podcast was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
Host Mia and young reader Alex discuss Run with author Sarah Armstrong.
Run was shortlisted in this year's CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers.
Listen now at the Shadow Judging website: .au/
This podcast was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
It's reading time! What's on your reading pile this week? ๐๐
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Shadow Judging is going audio! ๐๏ธโจ
Starting Monday 4 May, the brandโnew Shadow Judging Podcast brings young readers together to chat, compare notes, and share their reactions to this yearโs Shortlisted books. Even the creators join the conversation!
Itโs fun, itโs thoughtful, and itโs the perfect companion for your judging sessions.
This podcast was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit the Shadow Judging website (link in bio)
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CBCA have exciting new digital downloads in store now. Purchase or use your membership discount.
โข Iron-on t-shirt Symphony of Stories design
โข Cupcake designs for wafer toppers
โข Jigsaw puzzle design for those who want a challenge
โข Social media frames to help promote Childrenโs Book Week
โข Thank you cards for those people who deserve it
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Shadow Judging is an exciting part of our annual calendar. Young voices from groups across Australia can join the conversation about our annual Book of the Year Shortlist and choose their own winners.
Creating a group of โshadowersโ is a powerful way to connect young readers with the shortlisted books in a safe space where their opinions and responses can be heard.
Interested adults, classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians are invited to take on the role of group facilitators to support these young voices in this exciting program.
Register now ๐ link in bio
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It's reading time! What's on your reading pile this week? ๐บ๐
You can sign up to get the CBCA Reading Time newsletter right to your inbox, with book reviews, children's book news, interviews and more. Link in bio ๐
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Our A2 posters show all the Shortlisted book covers and have Childrenโs Book Week on the other side.
Now that bookmarks and posters are available, so are our Packs: Classroom, Library and Bookstore.
Find them all at our store.
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The 2026 Children's Book Week bookmarks are a great giveaway to encourage reading and has the CBCA Book of the Year Awards shortlist on the back.
Mark your page with the featured Briony Stewartโs Symphony of Stories Children's Book Week theme artwork.
The reverse lists all 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Award Shortlist titles across the five (5) award categories. Have you read them all?
Available in our store https://bit.ly/2026-Bookmarks
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