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

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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!

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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Announcing The Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Children’s Book Award 2024 Shortlist... #DANZCBA

With enormous thanks to Somerset Storyfest for their valued partnerships and support and for making our inaugural award something truly special! #DANZCBA

Our 2024 shortlisted creators will each be invited to attend our prize-giving ceremony at the 2024 Somerset Storyfest on Wednesday, 27 March! #DANZCBA

*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. #DANZCBA

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 #DANZCBA

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) #DANZCBA #BooksWorthReading

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) #DANZCBA #BookTwitter

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) #DANZCBA #BooksWorthReading

2024 LONGLIST SPOTLIGHT! Maku By Meyne Wyatt Published by Pan Australia "I would definitely recommend this book to any kid." -Lincoln (6) #DANZCBA #BooksWorthReading

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) #DANZCBA #BookTwitter

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) #DANZCBA #diversebooks #BookRecommendation

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)

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) #DANZCBA #Diversity