I’m delighted to announce that Toppling has been named on the Shortlist for the CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Awards (Younger readers category). I was in the classroom just starting a year 8 English lesson when the list was announced, and my poor students had no idea why I suddenly started whooping and dancing around the room – until I drew breath long enough to explain. They were very good about celebrating with me (I suspect I may have some trouble getting back into boring old routine next lesson, but hey, stuff happens).
Luckily Tuesday is a day where I finish early, so have been able to come home and continue happy dancing. Have been flooded with beautiful well wishes from so many lovely people.
I am delighted to be part of such an awesome list – there are some brilliant books in all categories – and, as always, lots of books on the Notable list which could just have easily been the shortlisted ones. I don’t envy the judges who have to make these decisions.
Congratulations to all authors, illustrators and publishers with Shortlisted Books.
Thanks Michelle, Penny and Corinne. Dreams really do come true!
Wonderful news Sally.
Congrats Sally! 🙂
Congratulations Sally!!! xoxoxo