Crystal Kite Member’s Choice Award Presentation
- The SCBWI Crystal Kite Award is the only peer-given award given in publishing for young readers.
- Started by Chris Cheng, the aim is to recognise great books from the 70 SCBWI regions around the world.
- Each SCBWI member is asked to vote for their favourite new book for the year.
Chris Cheng presented the Australian winners
for 2011 and 2012 with sparkling crystal trophies.
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| 2011 winner- Claire Saxby author of ‘There was an old Sailor’- Walker Books |
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| 2012 winners- Norman Jorgenson (author) and James Foley (illustrator) – Freemantle Press |
After the awards were given - the festivities continued late into the night!
From roving reporter, Wendy Fitzgerald
How about the brilliant photos taken by Lesley Vamos!
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