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The Aurealis awards comprise of five categories: science fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, and children's fiction. All works are written by Australians.

The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals are the UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s book awards, recognising outstanding reading experiences created through writing and illustration in books for children and young people.

American Library Association award presented each year.

The Stella Prize is an annual literary award celebrating Australian women’s writing. Stella drives significant cultural change by elevating the work of Australian women writers – cis, trans, and non-binary inclusive. We promote greater access to, and participation in, the world of books and writing to combat gender bias in society.

This award from the United States is for a book that exemplifies literary excellence, widespread appeal, and a positive approach to life in young adult literature.

Here are lists of recommended reading arranged alphabetically under headings that you will find useful when looking for books on particular topics.

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Young adult books are for the young and the forever young-at-heart and here at Epic Reads, we love YA books just as much as you…possibly even more. What can we say? We’re a little obsessed. Browse through our YA books below, see what’s publishing soon, or search for something specific using our book filter. Happy reading!

Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films from YALSA's book awards and book lists.

While these books have been selected for teens from 12 to 18 years of age, the award-winning titles and the titles on YALSA's selected lists span a broad range of reading and maturity levels.

YADDB is meant to function as a curated list of YA books featuring disability representation, some titles are written by those with a disability.

A series of online in-conversations with authors and illustrators, hosted by writer, reader and sometimes-bookseller Kate O'Donnell. This episode features Author and Critic, Alison Croggon.

Australian YA book blogger

My name's Christine Riccio! I love comedy and reading fantastic books. I make what I like to think are funny videos every Tuesday and other days of the week too...I usually upload more than once a week - about books and book related pop culture stuff!

I'm a BOOK WARRIOR, here to have fun & share my love for books

#LoveOzYA is for teachers, writers and readers of Australian youth-lit. See what we’re about, read the latest news, download handy resources, submit your own content and don’t miss the latest events.

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