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 More1985
Year Awards Established115
School Members15788
Votes Cast in 20157303
A$ Donations Received 2015Key Dates
Nominations Close
24 March 2016
Last Day For Votes
14 October 2016
Awards Ceremony
26 October 2016
It’s Time to Vote
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Latest Announcements
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
Planning a Voting Strategy
Each year the children of Victoria, New South Wales and the Northern Territory are asked to... read more →
October 5, 2015
New Website Under Construction
The YABBA Council Marketing Team are currently building a new website live! That means somethings will work and some might... read more →
September 8, 2015
2015 Shortlist
During Term 1 each year children across Victoria are asked to recommend their favourite Australian books to other children... read more →
April 14, 2015
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