The Children’s Book Council of Australia has awarded our best children’s authors and illustrators for over 70 years. Now it’s our children’s turn.
Students from all over Canberra and the region have shown us their amazing talent. We received over 280 beautiful picture and story books from students in Year 1 up to Year 8 in the inaugural Make Your Own Story Book competition.
Some of these entries now on display at Libraries ACT until 28 October 2016.
- Southside schools at Tuggeranong Library.
- Inner North schools at Dickson Library.
- Belconnen and Gungahlin schools at Belconnen Library.
The very best of these entries will be awarded at a special presentation featuring legendary Australian author, check Jackie French, during ACT Children’s Week celebrations.
The students’ artistic skill promises great visual imagery and Jackie French is an articulate and passionate speaker who attracts a high level of interest from the public. Our thousands of teachers and families are also interested in stories about generating interest in literacy for children.
First Place & Highly Commended
| Category | First Place | Highly Commended | Highly Commended |
| Year 1-2 Picture Book | Charlie Young Public School Lilli the Leopard gets Lost  |
Anthea Blue Gum Community School The Magic Golden Flowers  |
Allegra Canberra Girls Grammar School The Adventure with the Polar Bear  |
| Year 3-4 Picture Book | Molly Orana Steiner School Dave the Squid  |
Nicola Orana Steiner School Timmy the Tortoise  |
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| Year 3-4 Story Book | Shiru Brindabella Christian College The Adventures of Silky the Dog and Misty the Cat  |
Chinmay Amaroo School The Blue Team Launches into Space  |
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| Year 5-6 Picture Book | Ella Ainslie School Odd One Out  |
Mardi Amaroo School What is in the Woods You Ask?  |
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| Year 5-6 Story Book | Bella Canberra Girls Grammar School Love’s Decision  |
Lubna Amaroo School The Lost Story  |
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| Year 7-8 Picture Book | Dana Orana Steiner School The Secret  |
Isabella Merici College Busy Toys  |
Judges Awards
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| Year 1-2 Picture Book | Holly St Monica’s Primary School There’s a Crocodile Under my Bed  |
Senuka Macquarie Primary School The Shark  |
Madeline St Joseph’s Primary School Rea the Rainbow Lorikeet  |
| Year 5-6 Story Book | Ziggy Farrer Primary School The M Caves  |
Alyssia Sacred Heart Primary School Affable Alfred  |
Rose St Gregory’s Primary School The War Nurse  |
Special Judges Class Award for Orana Steiner School: 3-4 Story Book Category
- A Skydiving Adventure by Maya
- Emily’s Adventure by Ishbel
- The Horrible Week by Khali
Co-ordinator Award
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| Year 5-6 Picture Book | Claire Namadgi School Bottle  |