Canberra's Children's Choice Awards

Vote in Term 4 for your favourite book

You can vote online for your favourite book from Monday 12 October - Wednesday 28 October 2009.

Click here to vote now.

About the COOL Awards

The COOL Awards are the children's choice book awards voted for by the younger people of the Canberra region. The COOL Awards stands for Canberra's Own Outstanding List. It is a program run for children allowing them to vote for their favourite book in the sections of Picture Story Book, Fiction for Younger Readers, Fiction for Older Readers and new category: Fiction for Years 7 - 9.

Goals of the COOL Awards

• Promote enjoyment of reading and develop a critical appreciation of Australian Children's literature and authors;
• Involve young ACT readers in an annual voting process for their favourite Australian books;
• Promote Australian children's literature and authors;

Shortlist

The shortlist is compiled as a result of suggestions sent in by students. This nomination process occurs in term 1 in schools and libraries throughout Australia. Students vote for their favourite books in term 4 each year. Final day for voting is Universal Children's Day in October.

Voting Guidelines

1. Any child from up to year 9 may vote
2. Books eligible for voting (must meet this criteria)
3. • Australian children's fiction book
4. Book voted for must be the child's free choice

Downloads

• 2009 Shortlist
• Poster to promote voting
• 2008 Winners!
• Past Award Winners