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
29 March 2018
Last Day For Votes
19 October 2018
Awards Ceremony
30 Oct 2018
It’s Time to Vote
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Award Ceremony Seat Booking
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 2018.
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Latest Announcements
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
2016 Awards Ceremony – Authors and Illustrators Attending
The Awards Ceremony is the culmination... read more →
October 6, 2016
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