CBCA Notable Australian Children’s Books 2014 72pp $20 pbk ISSN 1037-0668
If you want a window into current Australian children’s and young adult books then this publication is a must. Combining the past publications of Notable Books and The Short List Book this production contains both reviews and author/illustrator comments from the 2104 CBCA shortlisted and notable books. The comments are particularly useful as they contain the personal reflections of the book creators. Ron Brooks has designed the cover and interior illustrations to make this not only a valuable research tool and information guide but also a delightful visual production.
The contents of this black and white book are enriched by photos of the authors and illustrators along with the book covers of each book cited. As well as an author illustrator index there are also details about the nature of the awards including criteria relating to the judging process.
reviewed by John Cohen
CBCA Notable Australian Children’s Books is available through the CBCA website.
An historical listing of all winning and honour books can be purchased for $8 by contacting the editor of Reading Time Online.