WAYRBA 2018 — R is for Reading
This years artwork was designed by award winning author/illustrator, Frané Lessac.
WAYRBA 2018 – R is For Reading
Reviewing and applying the selection criteria has been a tough task this year as a large number of outstanding books were nominated.
The 2018 shortlist will be revealed on Saturday, 3rd February.
Reading is a Blast 2017 artwork designed by emerging WA illustrator Mel Pearce.
(You can view some of her other fabulous artwork on her Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators page).
As always, the young readers’ of Western Australia have nominated some outstanding books. Reviewing and applying the selection criteria to the 2017 shortlist has not been easy!
Shortlisted titles will be announced on Wednesday February 1st.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Joshua Dread by Lee Bacon (Joshua Dread Book 1)
Urban Outlaws by Peter Jay Black
The Iron Trial by Cassandra Clare and Holly Black (Magisterium Book 1)
Weirdo by Anh Do (Weirdo Book 1)
Other Brother by Simon French
Fortunately the Milk by Neil Gaimen
The 52-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths (Treehouse Book 4)
A Very Unusual Pursuit by Catherine Jinks (City of Orphans Book 1)
My Life as an Alphabet by Barry Johnsberg
Long Haul by Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 9)
Timmy Failure, Mistakes Were Made by Stephen Pastis (Timmy Failure, Book 1)
Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) by L. Pichon (Tom Gates, Book 5)
Wild Born by Brandon Mull (Spirit Animals Book 1)
The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix by Kate Saunders
The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict by Trenton Lee Stewart (Mysterious Benedict Society Prequel)
The Menagerie by Tui L Sutherland and Kari Sutherland (Menagerie Book 1)
Demon Dentist by David Walliams
The Forbidden Library by Django Wexler (Forbidden Library Book 1)
Younger Readers’ Covers 2015
The books on the list have been nominated by the young readers of Western Australia and it is important that you carefully consider your selection policy before purchasing.
Individual authorities are expected to make their own decisions regarding any controversial aspects of books purchased for their readers.
You do not have to purchase all the books to participate in the voting.
Dancing in the Dark by Robyn Bavati
Sweet Honey by Cathy Cassidy (Chocolate Box Girls Book 5)
The Maze Runner by James Dashner (Maze Runner Book 1)
The Bubble Wrap Boy by Phil Earle
A Waltz for Matilda by Jackie French (Matilda Saga Book 1)
Loyal Creatures by Morris Gleitzman
The Day I Met Suzie by Chris Higgins
Splintered by A.G. Howard (Splintered Book 1)
The Freedom Merchants by Sherryl Jordan
Maybe One Day by Melissa Kantor
The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by Melissa Keil
Storm by Brigid Kemmerer (Elemental Book 1)
The Dying of the Light by Derek Landy (Skulduggery Pleasant Book 9)
Son by Lois Lowry (The Giver Book 4)
Crashing Down by Kate McCaffrey
Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles Book 1)
A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty (Colours of Madeline Book 1)
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Night Vision by Ella West
Stung by Bethany Wiggins (Stung Book 1)
I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
The Wrong Boy By Suzy Zail
Older Readers’ Covers 2015
The books on the list have been nominated by the young readers of Western Australia and it is important that you carefully consider your selection policy before purchasing.
Individual authorities are expected to make their own decisions regarding any controversial aspects of books purchased for their readers.
You do not have to purchase all the books to participate in the voting.
Pathfinder by Scott Orson Card (Pathfinder Book 1)
Summer’s Dream by Cathy Cassidy (A Chocolate Box Girls story)
One Perfect Pirouette by Sherryl Clark
Talented by Sophie Davis (Talented Book 1) **
The Hunters by John Flanagan (Brotherband Book3)
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl (Beautiful Creatures Book1)
Sweet Damage by Rebecca James
Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore (Lorien Legacies Book 3)
The Coming of the Whirlpool by Andrew McGahan (Ship Kings Book 1)
The Watermaker by NH3 (Elementaurs Book 1)
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Ascendance Trilogy Book1)
Acid by Emma Pass
Virals by Kathy Reichs (Virals Book 1)
The House of Hades by Rick Riordan (Heroes of Olympus Book 4)
Divergent by Veroncia Roth (Divergent Book 1)
Geek Girl by Holly Smale (Geek Girl Book 1)
Love Shy by Lili Wilkinson
Boy Nobody by Allen Zadoff (Boy Nobody Book 1)
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** PLEASE NOTE : Talented is only available as an eBook in Australia, however it is possible to purchase a print copy direct from the author’s website.
The books on the list have been nominated by the young readers of Western Australia and it is important that you carefully consider your selection policy before purchasing.
Individual authorities are expected to make their own decisions regarding any controversial aspects of books purchased for their readers.
You do not have to purchase all the books to participate in the voting.
Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angleberger (Origami Yoda Book 2)
Star by Catherine Bateson
Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child (Ruby Redfort Book 2)
Alice Next Door by Judi Curtin (Alice + Megan Book 1)
Northwood by Brian Falkner
Diary of A Rugy Champ by Shamini Flint (A Marcus Atkinson story)
Ghost Night by Cornelia Funke
After by Morris Gleitzman (A Felix & Zelda Story)
Verity Sparks, Lost & Found by Susan Green (Verity Sparks Book 2)
39 Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths (Treehouse Book 3)
Alice-Miranda In Paris by Jacqueline Harvey (Alice-Miranda Book 7)
Itch : The Explosive Adventures of an Element Hunter by Simon Mayo (Itch Book 1)
Duck for a Day by Meg McKinlay
River Charm by Belinda Murrell
Thai-riffic! By Oliver Phommavanh
Tom Gates : Everything’s Amazing (sort of) by Liz Pichon (Tom Gates Book 3)
The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman (New-York Circulating Material Repository Book 1)
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
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The books on the list have been nominated by the young readers of Western Australia and it is important that you carefully consider your selection policy before purchasing.
Individual authorities are expected to make their own decisions regarding any controversial aspects of books purchased for their readers.
You do not have to purchase all the books to participate in the voting.
ANZAC biscuits by Phil Cummings & Owen Swan
In the Lion by James Foley
What’s The Matter Aunty May by Peter Friend & Andrew Joyner
Ice, Wind, Rock : Douglas Mawson in the Antarctic by Peter Gouldthorpe
Jandamarra by Mark Greenwood & Terry Denton
Welcome Little Scrubfowl by Sandra Kendell
Bella’s Bad Hair Day by Stephen Michael King
The Three Bears (sort of) by Yvonne Morrison & Donovan Bixley
Meet Captain Cook by Rae Murdie & Chris Nixon
Tree by Danny Parker and Matt Ottley
The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty by Karla Strambini
Ben and Gracie’s Art Adventure by Mark Wilson
The books on the list have been nominated by the young readers of Western Australia and it is important that you carefully consider your selection policy before purchasing.
Individual authorities are expected to make their own decisions regarding any controversial aspects of books purchased for their readers.
You do not have to purchase all the books to participate in the voting.
Lone Pine by Suzie Brown and Margaret Warner
Hairy Nose Itchy Butt by Elizabeth Frankel and Garry Duncan
Asterix & Obelix’s Birthday: The Golden Book by Goscinny and Uderzo
The Greatest Liar on Earth by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac
All the Way to WA by Roland Harvey
Eagle Strike – The Graphic Novel by Anthony Horowitz
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore by William Joyce
Sophie Scott Goes South by Alison Lester
Kick it To Me by Neridah McMullin
Big Nate : Here Goes Nothing (Big Nate Comic Strips) by Lincoln Peirce
The books on the list have been nominated by the young readers of Western Australia and it is important that you carefully consider your selection policy before purchasing.
Individual authorities are expected to make their own decisions regarding any controversial aspects of books purchased for their readers.
You do not have to purchase all the books to participate in the voting.
West Australian Young Readers' Book Award 
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