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
This Stays Between Us
Host Poppy discusses This Stays Between Us with author Margot McGovern.This Stays Between Us is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.--Margot McGovern's homage to 90s...
Little Bones
Host Mia Henderson and young reader Gabriella discuss Little Bones with author Sandy Bigna.Little Bones is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers.--A unique and lyric...
Of Flame and Fury
Host Poppy and young reader Bonnie discuss Of Flame and Fury with author Mikayla Bridge.Of Flame and Fury is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.--A fiery alliance. ...
