These awards are administered by LIANZA (Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa).
Esther Glen Award
For a book considered the most distinguished contribution to literature for children
The 2006 winner is:
Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox - this book is in teens
The 2006 shortlisted books are:
[NB: the other shortlisted titles are in teen fiction]
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The Russell Clark Award
For the illustrator of the most distinguished pictures or illustrations of a children’s or young adults’ book.
The 2006 winner is:
Kiwi moon by Gavin Bishop
The 2006 shortlisted books are:
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The Elise Locke Award
For the most distinguished contribution to non-fiction for young people
The 2006 winner is:
Developments in New Zealand history [series] by Kevin Boon
The 2006 shortlisted books are:
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Te Kura Pounamu
For the most distinguished contribution for children and young people written in Te Reo
Not awarded in 2006
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