LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book AwardsWinnerEsther Glen Award

Given by Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA)

Other Names: Esther Glen Award, LIANZA Elsie Locke Non Fiction Award, LIANZA Librarians’ Choice Award, LIANZA Young Adult Fiction Award, LIANZA Young People’s Non-Fiction Award, NZLIA Book Award, Russell Clark Award, Te Kura Pounamu Award
44 Works 5,426 Books 257 Reviews ½ 3.9
The LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards celebrate excellence in children’s books in New Zealand. Awarded annually, the LIANZA CBA’s are judged by experienced librarians who provide a show more unique and practical understanding of the qualities required of award-winning children’s books. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (120), Finalist (9)
Categories:
All, Esther Glen Award (44)
Years:
All, 2019 (1), 2018 (1), 2017 (1), 2016 (1), 2015 (1), 2014 (1), 2013 (1), 2012 (1), 2011 (1), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2008 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (1), 2005 (1), 2004 (1), 2003 (1), 2002 (1), 2001 (1), 1998 (1), 1997 (1), 1996 (1), 1995 (1), 1994 (1), 1993 (1), 1992 (1), 1991 (1), 1990 (1), 1989 (1), 1988 (1), 1986 (1), 1985 (1), 1984 (1), 1983 (1), 1982 (1), 1979 (1), 1978 (1), 1975 (1), 1973 (1), 1970 (1), 1964 (1), 1959 (1), 1947 (1), 1945 (1)

Winner 44

WorkYear
The Dog Runner by Bren MacDibble2019
How to Bee by Bren MacDibble2018
Bastion Point: 507 Days on Takaparawha: Auckland, 1977-78 (#23) by Tania Kelly Roxborogh2017
From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle by Kate De Goldi2016
Conrad Cooper's Last Stand by Leonie Agnew2015
Dunger by Joy Cowley2014
Red Rocks by Rachael King2013
The Travelling Restaurant by Barbara Else2012
Shadow of the Boyd by Diana Menefy2011
The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome2010
Juno of Taris by Fleur Beale2009
Smashed by Mandy Hager2008
Genesis by Bernard Beckett2007
Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox2006
Malcolm & Juliet by Bernard Beckett2005
Jacko Moran: Sniper by Ken Catran2004
Right Where it Hurts by David Hill2003
Knocked for Six by Alison Robertson2002
24 Hours by Margaret Mahy2001
Fat, Four-Eyed and Useless by David Hill1998
Sanctuary by Kate De Goldi1997
Crossroads by Janice Marriott1996
The Fat Man by Maurice Gee1995
Sasscat by Paula Boock1994
Underrunners by Margaret Mahy1993
Allesandra: Alex in Rome by Tessa Duder1992
Agnes the Sheep by William Taylor1991
Alex in Winter by Tessa Duder1990
The Mangrove Summer by Jack Lasenby1989
Alex by Tessa Duder1988
Motherstone by Maurice Gee1986
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy1985
Elephant Rock by Caroline Macdonald1984
The Haunting by Margaret Mahy1983
The Year of the Yelvertons by Katherine O'Brien1982
Take the Long Path by Joan De Hamel1979
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch by Ronda Armitage1978
My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes by Eve Sutton1975
The First Margaret Mahy Story Book by Margaret Mahy1973
A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy1970
Turi: The Story of a Little Boy by Lesley Cameron Powell1964
Falter Tom and the Water Boy by Maurice Duggan1959
Myths and Legends of Maoriland by A. W. Reed1947
The Book of Wiremu by Stella Morice1945

Descriptions

The LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards celebrate excellence in children’s books in New Zealand. Awarded annually, the LIANZA CBA’s are judged by experienced librarians who provide a unique and practical understanding of the qualities required of award-winning children’s books. (English, Member-written)
This Award is given to the book that is considered to be the most distinguished contribution to non-fiction for young adults. (English, Member-written)
The LIANZA Young Adult Fiction Award recognises the distinguished contribution to literature for children and young adults aged 13 years and above. Administered by LIANZA. (English, Member-written)
The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) offers annually an award, known as the Te Kura Pounamu Award. The award is given to the author of a book that is considered to be a distinguished contribution written in Te Reo Maori to the literature for children or young people. (English, Member-written)
The Esther Glen medal is for only the most distinguished contributions to New Zealand literature for children. Administered by LIANZA. (English, Member-written)
The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) offers annually an award known as the Russell Clark Award. The award is for the artist who has produced the most distinguished pictures or illustrations for a children's book with, or without, text. (English, Member-written)

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