In the category for Emerging Writer, Michael Thomas's debut historical fiction novel "The Map of William" received the Premier's Prize, while "Scout and the Rescue Dogs" by Dianne Wolfer won the Children's Book of the Year award. Stephen Daisley's powerful World War II novel "A Better Place" was honored with the Premier’s Prize for Book of the Year. Additionally, "Dusty Tracks" by Marly and Linda Wells secured the Daisy Utemorrah Award, and Kylie Howarth was awarded the Western Australian Writer's Fellowship for her outstanding work as a children's book author and illustrator. The Children's Book Council of Australia WA Branch hosted a hugely enjoyable Love to Read Local Event on Sunday with author/illustrators Briony Stewart and Peter Cheong. Briony and Peter interviewed each other about their journey, their process and of course their books. This presentation format encouraged questions from the audience, aged between 14 and 73. Many thanks to Paper Bird Book shop and Dymocks Subiaco for providing books for people to buy and have signed. #LoveToReadLocal #LoveToReadLocalWeek2024 |