The finalists of the 2021 NZ kids' book awards are...
Each year, the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults make for a massive occasion in the Aotearoa kids book world – move over Oscars, out of the way Silver Scrolls. This is our night. The awards celebrate excellence in writing, illustration and publishing – and they are a vital platform to recognise the most exciting and vibrant things happening in our part of the literary scene. There are six main categories, with prize money of $7,500 to each winner. There’s