Childrens Book Council 2009 Shortlist Titles

for Childrens Book of the year awards were announced Early April 2009.The first Australian Children's Book of the Year Award was made in 1946. At that time and until 1952, there was only one award. The Picture Book of the Year Award was established as a separate award in 1952. Until 1982, there was no division between Older and Younger Readers. The Eve Pownall Award for information books was presented by Eve Pownall's family in 1988, then by the Children's Book Council from 1993. The Early Childhood Award was introduced in 2001.

2009 Book of the Year Older Readers View Titles - Order Online
These books are intended for mature readers.

2009 Book of the Year Younger Readers View Titles - Order Online
These books are intended for independent younger readers

2009 Book of the Year Early Childhood View Titles - Order Online
These books are intended for children in the pre-reading to early reading stages.

2009 Book of the Year Picture Book of the Year View Titles - Order Online
Intended for an audience ranging from birth to 18 years range (Some books may be for mature readers).

2009 Book of the Year Eve Pownall Award for Information Books View Titles - Order Online
Intended for an audience ranging from birth to 18 years. (Some books may be for mature readers).

The Crichton Award for New Illustrators

aims to recognise and encourage new talent in the field of Australian children's book illustration. It is administered by the Victorian Branch of the CBCA and the judging panel of three is nominated and elected by the executive of the Victorian Branch.

2009 Crichton Award for New Illustrators View Titles - Order Online