Speech Pathology Australia ‘Book of the Year Awards

The Speech Pathology Australia ‘Book of the Year Awards’ were established in 2003 and are presented annually for excellence in the development of children’s speech, language and literacy skills.

The winners of the 2011 Speech Pathology Australia ‘Book of the Year’ Awards have been announced.

The winning titles in each of the categories are:

Young Children

* Can We Lick the Spoon Now? (Carol Goess, illus by Tamsin Ainslie, Working Title Press)

Lower Primary

* Hairy Nose Itchy Butt (Elizabeth Frankel, illus by Garry Duncan, Jane Curry Publishing)

Upper Primary

* Now (Morris Gleitzman, Viking)

Indigenous Children

* Our World: Bardi Jaawi Life at Ardiyooloon (One Arm Point Remote Community School, Magabala Books).