Young Australians Best Book Awards
Australian Books
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How 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.
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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.
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Nominations Close
29 March 2019
Last Day For Votes
18 October 2019
Awards Ceremony
29 Oct 2019
It’s Time to Vote
Vote NowNominate your Favourite Australian Books
YABBA is all about getting children’s views on their favourite books. So the entire YABBA program begins with Victorian children recommending their favourite books so others can read them. This is how we compile the shortlist each year.
Virtual Author Visits
YABBA has partnered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training to deliver all members a series of virtual Author visits throughout the year.
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Latest Announcements
2018 Winners Announced
The YABBA Award winners have been declared for 2018. The YABBA Council is delighted that today at Mernda Central College... read more →
October 31, 2018
2018 Shortlist
During Term 1 each year children across Victoria are asked to recommend their favourite Australian books to other children... read more →
May 8, 2018
Award Ceremony Expression of Interest to Host
Have you considered hosting a YABBA Awards Ceremony at your school? Events like this are one of the... read more →
May 5, 2018
2017 Award Winners
The YABBA Award winners have been declared for 2017. The YABBA Council is delighted that today at Hampton Park Secondary... read more →
October 31, 2017
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
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