Two Illawarra children's authors have been shortlisted for the Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Literature.
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Anh Do's Weirdo #15: Planet Weird, illustrated by Jules Faber, and Hazel Flynn's Ninja Bandicoots and Turbo-Charged Wombats, have both made it to the final 13.
Flynn's includes factual, educational, funny, adventure stories about endangered Australian wildlife with every chapter including 'What Can I Do to Help' practical suggestions for children and their families. Do's offering subtly teaches children all about how to care for the earth.
"We are facing the greatest challenge in human history - that of protecting our planet and ensuring for our children a future that's worth living," said Hilary Bell, one of the judges of the award.
"Authors of children's books are tasked with addressing this fact in a way that doesn't scare young readers but rather, inspires them. A book that is beautifully illustrated or written with wit and charm encourages children to appreciate nature, to enlist their adults into action, and to take comfort in knowing they're part of a greater movement."
Every year, the Wilderness Society shortlists the best children's nature books, before a panel of judges crowns a winner for three categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Picture Fiction. The award showcases and celebrates some of the best writers and illustrators working in children's literature.
Past winners of the award included acclaimed Australian children's authors Tim Winton, Paul Jennings, Jackie French, the late Narelle Oliver, Coral Tulloch, Graeme Base, and Wendy Orr.
The winners will be announced in September.
2021 Shortlist
Fiction
- The Giant and the Sea by Trent Jamieson, illustrated by Rovina Cai. Hachette Australia.
- Bandits by Sha'an d'Anthes. Hachette Australia.
- Give Me Some Space! By Philip Bunting. Scholastic Australia-Omnibus Books.
- Brother Moon by Maree McCarthy, illustrated by Samantha Fry. Magabala Books.
- Larry Leadbeater: Field notes from a Fairy Possum by Jo Watson. Little Steps Publishing.
Non-Fiction
- The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants by Philip Bunting. Scholastic Australia-Omnibus Books
- Hold on! Saving the Spotted Handfish by Gina Newton, illustrated by Rachel Tribout. CSIRO Publishing.
- Tree Beings by Raymond Huber, illustrated by Sandra Severgnini. Exisle Publishing (EK Books Imprint).
- Ninja Bandicoots and Turbo-Charged Wombats by Hazel Flynn. Piccolo Nero (Black Inc Books)
Picture Fiction
- Edie's Experiments 2: How to Be the Best by Charlotte Barkla, illustrated by Sandy Flett. Penguin Random House Australia.
- The Carbon-Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable EnviroTeens by First Dog on the Moon. Allen & Unwin.
- The Power of Positive Pranking by Nat Amoore. Penguin Random House Australia.
- Weirdo #15: Planet Weird by Anh Do, illustrated by Jules Faber. Scholastic Australia.
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