The Book Awards shortlists for the 2023 ABIAs are here, and we are so delighted to see Be Careful, Xiao Xin!, on the list!

Written by Alice Pung and illustrated by our own Sher Rill Ng, published by the wonderful team at HarperCollins Publishers, Working Title Press – we extend huge congratulations to the entire fabulous team that bought this book to life. And we congratulate everyone on the shortlist!

The ABIAs showcase the best talent in the business, with exceptional collaborations between publishers, authors, editors, illustrators, marketers and designers in bringing quality books to Australian and international markets.

The winners will be announced at the red-carpet ABIA Ceremony, to be held on Thursday 25 May at Doltone House (Darling Island) in Sydney.