Children’s Book Council of Australia 2026 Shortlist (CBCA)

Updated April 21, 2026
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Darkest night, brightest star
Jonsberg, Barry
Paper Book
What makes a good man? Morgan Pickford isn't sure yet, but he's doing his best to find out, even though it's complicated. A life-affirming YA novel about fractured families, tough talk, masculinity, finding friendship and overturning expectations from an internationally acclaimed, bestselling...
Derek
Donaldson, Anne
Paper Book
Derek is a fish with many questions. Why is the universe round? Where do bubbles come from? Why does food rain down from above? But the question Derek asks himself more than any other is: 'Why am I alone?' From new talent Anne Donaldson and bestselling...

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