The winners ...

Australian Children's book awards were announced on Friday 18th August - here's the full list. Australian young people are very lucky to have such a wide range of excellent books to enjoy. And, as James Moloney mentioned to us last week, the most important people in the world of children's books are ... the readers. Find information about JC Burke here. Elizabeth Fensham, who wrote Helicopter man, has had a very interesting life. Read an interview and find out what inspires this author. A quick excerpt from the book is also included. Enjoy your reading, and share your opinions here.