This year, the Children’s Book Council of Australia has created a new set of awards judged by 2,000 children around the country. We meet some small judges with big opinions
“These are children’s books! Why should adults judge them?” says Isla Furey, aged 8.
Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Isla and Tiana were in a judging group of six girls for the picture book category. They are both big readers. “Time speeds by when I’m reading,” says Isla. “I might not be having the best day but when I get home and read, my mind gets taken away to other places.”
“He’s sad on the floor, sad in the bath and then so sad in bed that he can’t sleep,” Isla says. “It makes me cry but it’s also beautiful.”She thinks children’s book authors should write books with smaller words and cuter pictures. “Make them funny and not boring,” she says.Their pick didn’t end up winning the category; the overall children’s vote for picture book of the year ended up going to Stellarphant by James Foley. Still, Isla and Tiana would love to be judges again.
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