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.
Episodes
10 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. ...
The Paperbark Tree Committee
Host Mia Henderson and young reader Ruby discuss The Paperbark Tree Committee with author Karys McEwen.The Paperbark Tree Committee is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers.--<...
Golden
Host Poppy and young reader Kara discuss Golden with author Jade Timms.Golden is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.–Golden is a warm-hearted optimistic story about...
Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces
Host Mia and young reader Wilbur discuss Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces with author Sally Barton.Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Younge...
Darkest Night, Brightest Star
Host Poppy Holden and young reader Talin discuss Darkest Night, Brightest Star with author Barry Jonsberg.Darkest Night, Brightest Star is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.–...
Run
Host Mia Henderson and young reader Alex discuss Run with author Sarah Armstrong.Run is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers.–Cas ran away to escape his problems. N...
