We're very proud to have published 9 of the Storylines Notable Books 2017
The Storylines Children’s Literature Trust has announced the 33 outstanding New Zealand children’s and teens’ books selected for its Notable Books listings for 2017.
We at Penguin Random House New Zealand are extremely proud to have published 9 of these 33 selected titles, listed below.
JUNIOR FICTION 2017
Enemy Camp by David Hill
The Impossible Boy by Leonie Agnew
Grandad’s Wheelies by Jack Lasenby, illustrated by Bob Kerr
NONFICTION NOTABLES 2017
Speed King: Burt Munro, the World’s Fastest Indian by David Hill, illustrated by Phoebe Morris
Jack and Charlie: Boys of the Bush by Jack Marcotte
The Beginner's Guide to Netball by Maria Tutaia
Cricket with Kane Williamson by Kane Williamson
PICTURE BOOKS 2017
Gladys Goes to War by Glyn Harper, illustrated by Jenny Cooper
YA NOTABLES 2017
Coming Home to Roost by Mary-anne Scott
Click here to see the full list of all 33 Storylines Notable Books 2017.
The 33 titles selected represent a mix of many of New Zealand’s well established authors and a significant number of new authors and self-published books.
“The awards, given since 2000, are a respected yardstick for the best children’s books published in New Zealand each year, an invaluable guide for booksellers and buyers and much prized by authors, illustrators and publishers,” says Dr Libby Limbrick, Storylines Chair.
This annual list of Notable Books also ensures that children, parents/grandparents, teachers, librarians and the public are all made aware of the large range of high quality children’s and teens’ books being published in New Zealand.
The selection panel includes children’s and YA librarians, authors, illustrators, teachers and academics; several members have served as judges for the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Award (and under its previous sponsor AIM) and the LIANZA Book Awards.
The award certificates will be presented at the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal Presentation and National Awards Day in Auckland on Sunday 2 April.
The Margaret Mahy Medal Lecture will be delivered at the same event.
The Storylines Trust and Foundation together comprise New Zealand's only national organisation working year-round specifically to promote children's and young adult literature, through their author awards, publications, advocacy and their brand new Storylines National Festival Tour.
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