CBCA 2026 Book of the Year: Older Readers Shortlist Bundle
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Author: Various
CBCA BOOK WEEK: AUGUST 22-28 2026
Theme: Symphony of Stories!
Older Readers
Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry and should be appropriate in style and content for readers in their secondary years of schooling. Ages 13-18 years.
Note: Books in this category are for mature readers and some may deal with particularly challenging themes including violence and suicide. Parental guidance is recommended.
This bundle includes the following Shortlisted Books:
- Darkest Night, Brightest Star - Barry Jonsberg (Allen & Unwin)
- Golden - Jade Timms (Text Publishing)
- Of Flame and Fury - Mikayla Bridge (Macmillan Australia)
- This Stays Between Us - Margot McGovern (Penguin Random House Australia)
- Unhallowed Halls - Lili Wilkinson (Allen & Unwin)
- We Saw What You Started - Carla Salmon (Pan Australia)
- Format: Pack
- Audience: Primary, Secondary
- Curriculum: Australian
- Year Level: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12