Indie Book Awards shortlist 2026

"Australian independent booksellers have nominated their favourite Australian books of 2025 and are thrilled to announce their SHORTLIST for the Indie Book Awards 2026!" Of particular interest:

CHILDREN’S SHORTLIST
There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon (Allen & Unwin Children's)
Harry and Gran Bake a Cake by Fiona McIntosh, illustrated by Sara Acton (Puffin)
Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend (Lothian Children's Books)

YOUNG ADULT SHORTLIST
The Foal in the Wire by Robbie Coburn (Lothian Children's Books)
Eleanor Jones is Playing with Fire by Amy Doak (Penguin Australia)
Drift by Pip Harry (Lothian Children's Books)
Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni (Penguin Australia)