Book of the Year Awards
Step into a world of wonder and magic at the 2024 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards. Join us in uncovering the brilliance of Australian authors and illustrators as we seek out the finest books that foster children's language and literacy development. Enchanting adventures await!
Shortlisting for nominated books is underway and we're excited to announce the results soon.
About the Book of the Year Awards
Literacy is based on good oral language skills. The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards aim to promote quality Australian books that help children get the best, most literate start in life.
The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards aim to promote children’s books as literacy tools, as well as raising awareness of the role speech pathologists play in helping children develop language and literacy skills.
The Awards:
- promote quality Australian children’s literature
- enhance awareness of the role speech pathologists play in language and literacy development
- encourage a love of reading.
Categories
Books are awarded as the best book for language and literacy development in the following categories:
- Age-related award categories
- Birth to three years
- Three to five years
- Five to eight years
- Eight to 10 years
- Decodable Book Series Award
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Authored Children’s Book Award