LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards

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
125 Works / 129 Items 6,845 Books 329 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:
Years:
All, 2019 (1), 2018 (1), 2017 (1), 2016 (1), 2015 (11), 2014 (4), 2013 (6), 2012 (6), 2011 (5), 2010 (5), 2009 (4), 2008 (3), 2007 (4), 2006 (2), 2005 (5), 2004 (5), 2003 (4), 2002 (4), 2001 (4), 1999 (1), 1998 (3), 1997 (3), 1996 (5), 1995 (3), 1994 (3), 1993 (2), 1992 (3), 1991 (1), 1990 (3), 1989 (3), 1988 (1), 1987 (2), 1986 (2), 1985 (2), 1984 (2), 1983 (1), 1982 (2), 1979 (2), 1978 (2), 1975 (1), 1973 (1), 1970 (1), 1964 (1), 1959 (1), 1947 (1), 1945 (1)

Winner 120

WorkCategoryYear
The Dog Runner by Bren MacDibbleEsther Glen Award2019
How to Bee by Bren MacDibbleEsther Glen Award2018
Bastion Point: 507 Days on Takaparawha: Auckland, 1977-78 (#23) by Tania Kelly RoxboroghEsther Glen Award2017
From the Cutting Room of Barney Kettle by Kate De GoldiEsther Glen Award2016
Māori Art for Kids by Julie NoanoaElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2015
Conrad Cooper's Last Stand by Leonie AgnewEsther Glen Award2015
I am Rebecca by Fleur BealeLibrarians’ Choice Award2015
Mrs. Mo's Monster by Paul BeavisRussell Clark Award2015
Night Vision by Ella WestYoung Adult Fiction Award2015
Wearable Wonders by Fifi ColstonElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2014
Dunger by Joy CowleyEsther Glen Award2014
A Winter's Day in 1939 by Melinda SzymanikLibrarians’ Choice Award2014
Dear Vincent by Mandy HagerYoung Adult Fiction Award2014
At the Beach: Explore & Discover the New Zealand Seashore by Ned BarraudElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2013
Red Rocks by Rachael KingEsther Glen Award2013
My Brother's War by David HillLibrarians’ Choice Award2013
A Great Cake by Tina MatthewsRussell Clark Award2013
Melu by Kyle MewburnTe Kura Pounamu2013
The Nature of Ash by Mandy HagerYoung Adult Fiction Award2013
Nice Day for a War: Adventures of a Kiwi Soldier in World War I by Chris SlaneElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2012
The Travelling Restaurant by Barbara ElseEsther Glen Award2012
Rahui by Chris SzekelyLibrarians’ Choice Award2012
Rahui by Chris SzekelyRussell Clark Award2012
Rahui by Chris SzekelyTe Kura Pounamu2012
The Pyre by David HairYoung Adult Fiction Award2012
The Kiwi Fossil Hunter's Handbook by J. S. CramptonElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2011
Shadow of the Boyd by Diana MenefyEsther Glen Award2011
Hill & Hole Are Best Friends by Kyle MewburnRussell Clark Award2011
Ngarimu: Te Tohu Toa by Anthony BurdenTe Kura Pounamu2011
Fierce September by Fleur BealeYoung Adult Fiction Award2011
Dear Alison: a New Zealand Soldier's Story from Stalag 383 by Dudley MuffElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2010
The Billionaire's Curse by Richard NewsomeEsther Glen Award2010
There Was a Crooked Man by Gavin BishopRussell Clark Award2010
Hewa by Darryn JosephTe Kura Pounamu2010
Banquo's Son by Tania Kelly RoxboroghYoung Adult Fiction Award2010
Atoms, Dinosaurs & DNA: 68 Great New Zealand Scientists by Veronika MedunaElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2009
Juno of Taris by Fleur BealeEsther Glen Award2009
Herbert: The True Story of a Brave Sea Dog by Robyn BeltonRussell Clark Award2009
Mihiroa by Peti NohotimaTe Kura Pounamu2009
Draw New Zealand Birds: a Step-By-Step Guide by Heather ArnoldElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2008
Smashed by Mandy HagerEsther Glen Award2008
Rats! by Gavin BishopRussell Clark Award2008
Red Haze: Australians and New Zealanders in Vietnam by Leon DavidsonElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2007
Genesis by Bernard BeckettEsther Glen Award2007
The Three Fishing Brothers Gruff by Ben GalbraithRussell Clark Award2007
Matatuhi by Robyn KahukiwaTe Kura Pounamu2007
Dreamhunter by Elizabeth KnoxEsther Glen Award2006
Kiwi Moon by Gavin BishopRussell Clark Award2006
Welcome to the South Seas: Contemporary New Zealand Art for Young People by Gregory O'BrienElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2005
Malcolm & Juliet by Bernard BeckettEsther Glen Award2005
Clubs by Kate De GoldiRussell Clark Award2005
Ngā rongoā a Koro by Melanie DreweryTe Kura Pounamu2005
A Bird in the Hand: Keeping New Zealand Wildlife Safe by Janet HuntElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2004
Jacko Moran: Sniper by Ken CatranEsther Glen Award2004
Napoleon and the Chicken Farmer by Lloyd JonesRussell Clark Award2004
The Battlefield by Don LongTe Kura Pounamu2004
Which New Zealand Insect? by Andrew CroweElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2003
Right Where it Hurts by David HillEsther Glen Award2003
The Immigrants by Alan BagnallRussell Clark Award2003
Oh hogwash, Sweet Pea! by Ngareta GabelTe Kura Pounamu2003
I am a Spider by Dr. Simon PollardElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2002
Knocked for Six by Alison RobertsonEsther Glen Award2002
A Book of Pacific Lullabies by Tessa DuderRussell Clark Award2002
The Pipi and the Mussels by Dot MeharryTe Kura Pounamu2002
24 Hours by Margaret MahyEsther Glen Award2001
After the War by Bob KerrRussell Clark Award2001
The Pūriri Tree by Merito TawharaTe Kura Pounamu2001
The Tuatara by Brian ParkinsonYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award2001
Whirikoki and his seal by Mere ClarkeTe Kura Pounamu1999
Fat, Four-Eyed and Useless by David HillEsther Glen Award1998
Whirikoki and his seal by Mere ClarkeTe Kura Pounamu1998
The Life-Size Guide to Native Trees by Andrew CroweYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1998
Sanctuary by Kate De GoldiEsther Glen Award1997
George's Monster by Amanda JacksonRussell Clark Award1997
He Tino kuia Taku Kuia by Katerina Te Heikoko MatairaTe Kura Pounamu1997
Crossroads by Janice MarriottEsther Glen Award1996
Mouse Trap! by Joy CowleyRussell Clark Award1996
Cry-Baby Moon by Katerina MatairaTe Kura Pounamu1996
Laura's Poems by Laura RangerYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1996
The Fat Man by Maurice GeeEsther Glen Award1995
Kotuku: the Flight of the White Heron by Chris GaskinRussell Clark Award1995
Shadows on the Wall: a Study of Seven New Zealand Feature Films by Barbara Cairns and Helen MartinYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1995
Sasscat by Paula BoockEsther Glen Award1994
The Trolley by Patricia GraceRussell Clark Award1994
Paikea by Robyn KahukiwaYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1994
Underrunners by Margaret MahyEsther Glen Award1993
Lily and the Present by Christine RossRussell Clark Award1993
Allesandra: Alex in Rome by Tessa DuderEsther Glen Award1992
One Lonely Kakapo by Sandra MorrisRussell Clark Award1992
The Damselfly by Peter GarlandYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1992
Agnes the Sheep by William TaylorEsther Glen Award1991
Alex in Winter by Tessa DuderEsther Glen Award1990
A Walk to the Beach by Chris GaskinRussell Clark Award1990
The Web: The Triumph of a New Zealand Girl Over Anorexia by Deborah FurleyYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1990
The Mangrove Summer by Jack LasenbyEsther Glen Award1989
Joseph's Boat by Caroline MacdonaldRussell Clark Award1989
It's OK to be You!: Feeling Good About Growing Up by Claire PattersonYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1989
Alex by Tessa DuderEsther Glen Award1988
Taniwha by Robyn KahukiwaRussell Clark Award1987
Gaijin: Foreign Children in Japan by Ngaio HillYoung People’s Non-Fiction Award1987
Motherstone by Maurice GeeEsther Glen Award1986
A Lion in the Night by Pamela AllenRussell Clark Award1986
The Changeover by Margaret MahyEsther Glen Award1985
The Duck in the Gun by Joy CowleyRussell Clark Award1985
Elephant Rock by Caroline MacdonaldEsther Glen Award1984
The Tree Witches by Gwenda TurnerRussell Clark Award1984
The Haunting by Margaret MahyEsther Glen Award1983
The Year of the Yelvertons by Katherine O'BrienEsther Glen Award1982
Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre Plant by Gavin BishopRussell Clark Award1982
Take the Long Path by Joan De HamelEsther Glen Award1979
Kim by Bruce TreloarRussell Clark Award1979
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch by Ronda ArmitageEsther Glen Award1978
The House of the People by Ronald Leonard BaconRussell Clark Award1978
My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes by Eve SuttonEsther Glen Award1975
The First Margaret Mahy Story Book by Margaret MahyEsther Glen Award1973
A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret MahyEsther Glen Award1970
Turi: The Story of a Little Boy by Lesley Cameron PowellEsther Glen Award1964
Falter Tom and the Water Boy by Maurice DugganEsther Glen Award1959
Myths and Legends of Maoriland by A. W. ReedEsther Glen Award1947
The Book of Wiremu by Stella MoriceEsther Glen Award1945

Finalist 9

WorkCategoryYear
Conrad Cooper's Last Stand by Leonie Agnew2015
1914 : riding into war by Susan Brocker2015
The Volume of Possible Endings: A Tale of Fontania (Tales of Fontania) by Barbara Else2015
Mōtītī Blue and the Oil Spill: A Story from the Rena Disaster by Debbie McCauley2015
Taratoa and the Code of Conduct: A story from the Battle of Gate Pā by Debbie McCauley2015
The book of Hat by Harriet Rowland2015
The life-size guide to the New Zealand beach : featuring the odd things that get washed up on the sand by Andrew CroweElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2005
The Life Size Guide To New Zealand Wildflowers by Andrew CroweElsie Locke Non Fiction Award2004
Which coastal plant? : a simple guide to the identification of New Zealand's common coastal plants by Andrew Crowe1996

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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