Young Australians Best Book Awards
Australian Books
What Are the YABBA Awards
The Young Australians Best Book Awards (YABBA) were established in 1985 by a group of Victorians keen to see children engage in reading Australian books.
Learn MoreHow to Participate
Participating in the annual awards process is very easy. Children get to Recommend, Read, Rate and Reward their favourite Australian book each year.
Learn MoreKey Dates
Nominations Close
31 March 2017
Last Day For Votes
20 October 2017
Awards Ceremony
31 October 2017
It’s Time to Nominate
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Virtual Author Visits
YABBA has partnered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training to deliver all members a series of virtual Author visits across 2017.
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Latest Announcements
2017 Shortlist
During Term 1 each year children across Victoria are asked to recommend their favourite Australian books to other children... read more →
April 19, 2017
2016 Awards Winners
The YABBA Award winners have been declared for 2016. The YABBA Council is delighted that today at St Thomas More... read more →
October 28, 2016
2016 Awards Ceremony – Authors and Illustrators Attending
The Awards Ceremony is the culmination... read more →
October 6, 2016
2016 Shortlist
During Term 1 each year children across Victoria are asked to recommend their favourite Australian books to other children... read more →
April 13, 2016
2015 Award Winners
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October 27, 2015
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