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Orders close on the following dates this year:
(Please note that the dates that we have are subject to change at any time).
Issue 7 on or before 22/10
Issue 8 on or before 30/11
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CBCA Books of the Year – Winners announced!
Book of the Year – Younger Readers
A Glasshouse of Stars
Shirley Marr
CBCA Judges say:
Using the rarely seen second-person point of view, Marr addresses both the reader and the protagonist in a tale of identity, belonging, social exclusion, cultural diversity and adaptation. This challenges the reader and makes the protagonist's emotions and fears direct and personal. The subtle magic of both the house and the glasshouse serves as an extension of the protagonist's emotions and provide her with hope. The story asks the reader to look beyond tragic and difficult events to a resilience that enables one to dream and addresses cultural biases, customs and expectations.
Book of the Year – Early Childhood
Jetty Jumping
Andrea Rowe (Illust: Hannah Sommerville)
CBCA Judges say:
A beautifully written and highly relatable book about overcoming fears. Time and place have been carefully created to depict an Australian beach town in summer. The language is rich and descriptive, using apt vocabulary and alliteration. The eye-catching, swirling text depicts movement to mirror themes of water and the action it describes. Mood is gently constructed. The joy of the jumping girls contrasts with Milla’s trepidation as she sits apart, afraid to participate in their fun yet wanting to join them. A lovely twist of plot adds momentum and motivation to the main character's actions, who overcomes her fears to finally enter the water.
Book of the Year – Picture Book
Iceberg
Jess Racklyeft (Text: Claire Saxby)
CBCA Judges say:
The writing is sophisticated; facts and technical vocabulary are lyrically combined with beautiful description. The sentences are perfectly balanced, and verbs are used precisely to describe the vivid life of this icy place. The choice of artistic medium offers a perfect complement to the text; the illustrations are subtle at times and commanding at others. The use of many shades of blue beautifully reflects this icy environment and immerses readers in the Antarctic. A sense of wonder is created through transparent layers of water allowing readers to spot life above and the mysteries below the surface.
Thank you to all students who entered the Book Week Poetry Anthology and Writing/Drawing competitions! Martina and helpers can’t wait to read all your entries. Winners will be announced at assembly, and in the next edition of the newsletter.
All entries will be included in the poetry anthology, and winning entries in each year level will receive a prize.