CBCA Shadow Judging Podcast
Our hosts will bring a new episode to you every two weeks. They will be joined by young readers in conversation with the creators of the CBCA Shortlisted books in the 2026 Older and Younger Reader Book of the Year categories.
This project was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
CBCA Shadow Judging Podcast
Latest Episodes
Spirit of the Crocodile
Host Mia Henderson and young reader Eva discuss Spirit of the Crocodile with authors Aaron Fa'Aoso, Michelle Scott Tucker and Lyn White.Spirit of the Crocodile is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards fo...
We Saw What You Started
Host Poppy and young reader Arwa discuss We Saw What You Started with author Carla Salmon.We Saw What You Started is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.--Three deadl...
Inked
Host Mia and young reader Ainsley discuss Inked with author Karen Wasson and illustrator Jake A Minton.Inked is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers.—When 12-year-old S...
