Congratulations to the AWC alumni shortlisted for the CBCA 2022 Book of the Year

Congratulations to all the wonderful authors, illustrators and publishers who have made it onto the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) shortlisted books for 2022.

We’re particularly chuffed for the talented graduates from our Writing Picture Books course – children’s authors Vikki Conley, Sandhya Parappukkaran and author/illustrator Freda Chiu – whose books are on the shortlist in the following categories.

BOOK OF THE YEAR: EARLY CHILDHOOD

• Amira's Suitcase, Vikki Conley ill. Nicky Johnston

CBCA AWARD FOR NEW ILLUSTRATOR

• The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name ill. Michelle Pereira text. Sandhya Parappukkaran
• A Trip to the Hospital, Freda Chiu

According to CBCA’s website, the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards affirm the quality of some of Australia's most creative people and provide a boost to their capacity to devote time to their craft.

Established with the first awards in 1946, the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards aim to:

• promote quality literature for young Australians;
• support and encourage a wide range of Australian writers and illustrators of children’s books and;
• celebrate contributions to Australian children’s literature.

We have our fingers and toes crossed for the Winners and Honours announcement on the third Friday in August at 12noon AEST. Good luck all!

To view the full shortlist, head to CBCA’s website.