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The ASLA Diversity in Australia and New Zealand Children's Book Award

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3 days to go until book nominations close for the ASLA DANZ Children's Book Award 2025!

Visit the website for more information, to review the criteria, and to access the nomination form.

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This project is supported by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.

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The ASLA DANZ CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2025 IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!

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We have some big sparkly news ...

COMING TOMORROW!!!!

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Middle Grade shortlist 2024

No Words
Written by Maryam Master
Published by Pan Macmillan Au
ISBN: 9781760983529

DANZ WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON 27 MARCH 2024!

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Picture book shortlist 2024

Be Careful, Xiao Xin!
Written by Alice Pung
Illustrated by Sher Rill Ng
Published by Working Title Press Au
ISBN: 9781922033932

DANZ WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON 27 MARCH 2024!

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We hope you can join us! 😊
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Announcing The Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Children’s Book Award 2024 Shortlist...
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With enormous thanks to Somerset Storyfest for their valued partnerships and support and for making our inaugural award something truly special!
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Our 2024 shortlisted creators will each be invited to attend our prize-giving ceremony at the 2024 Somerset Storyfest on Wednesday, 27 March! #DANZCBA

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*each shortlisted title will be stocked and for sale at the 2024 Somerset Storyfest bookstore.

*shortlisted creators will be able to meet readers, sign books, and be guests of honour at an informal DANZ party.
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the creators of the three winning books will win:

*a sparkly winners trophy
*$1000 for each title
*a presenting spot at a future Somerset Storyfest festival
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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

When Granny Came to Stay
Written by Alice Pung
Illustrated by Soweol Han
Published by Pan Australia

"I loved the Chinese facts that granny told because facts are really interesting to me." -Lincoln (6)
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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

Echo 
Written by Lisa Van Der Wielen
Illustrated by Anne Farrell
Published by Lisa Van Der Wielen for HeartKids Australia

"I just love books about dogs who help people." -Helena (7)
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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

Xavier in the Meantime
By Kate Gordon
Published by Riveted Press

"I thought the book did a really good job portraying mental illnesses." -Emily (12)
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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

Maku
By Meyne Wyatt
Published by Pan Australia

"I would definitely recommend this book to any kid." -Lincoln (6)
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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

The Wintrish Girl
By Melanie La’Brooy
Published by UQP

"This book made me never want to stop reading it." -Georgie (15)
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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

Be Careful, Xiao Xin!
Written by Alice Pung
Illustrated by Sher Rill Ng
Published by Working Title Press

"I thought the book was illustrated beautifully & the storyline was sweet." -Alyssia (13)
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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

So That Happened . . . But Maybe You Already Knew That
By Tami Sussman
Published by Walker Books Australia

"I loved it...reading about her exploring her gender just as I was wondering if I was non-binary as well made me love it." -Maddi (12)

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2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT!

The Month That Makes the Year
By Inda Ahmad Zahri
Published by Allen & Unwin

"I loved this book. It was really beautiful." -Emily (12)
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