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2023 Shadow Judging Book of the Year Winners

The 2023 Shadow Judges have spoken! Enjoy the official winners announcement video below, hosted by ATYP’s Catherine Laga’aia and Jasper Reucassel as they step through the categories with the help of a specially selected Shadow Judging group.

Scroll down to find your 2023 Sun Project: Shadow Judging Book of the Year winners!

CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers category

Your 2023 WINNER:

  • Completely Normal (and Other Lies) by Biffy James, published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
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CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers category

Your 2023 WINNER:

  • August & Jones by Pip Harry, published by Hachette Australia
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CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood category

Your 2023 WINNER:

  • Lionel and Me by Corinne Fenton, illustrated by Tracie Grimwood, published by New Frontier Publishing
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CBCA Picture Book of the Year category

Your 2023 WINNER:

  • Frank’s Red Hat illustrated and written by Sean E Avery, published by Walker Books Australia
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CBCA Eve Pownall Award category

Your 2023 WINNER:

  • DEEP: Dive into Hidden Worlds by Jess McGeachin, published by Welbeck Publishing
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