Absolutely thrilled and delighted that as Jacinta celebrates her 21st year as an agent, and The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) marks their 80th anniversary – the two are converging in this, the 2025 Book of the Year Awards that feature a few fabulous JdM creators on the Notables!

On the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Younger Readers from JdM, are …
— Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze (UWA Publishing) with contract originally negotiated via our agency.
— Six Summers of Tash and Leopold by Danielle Binks (Lothian Children’s Books)

The 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Early Childhood Notables featuring our creators …
— Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy (And Some Things You Didn’t) by Briony Stewart Lothian Children’s Books)
— How to Make a Bedtime by Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Karen Blair (Walker Books Australia)
— To Stir With Love by Kate Mildenhall, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft (Simon & Schuster Australia)

And on the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall Award Notables, it’s …
— Australia’s Baby Animals by Jess Racklyeft (Affirm Press)

A huge congratulations to all those on the Notables, especially our creators, and their publishers – with many thanks to the CBCA judges!

The Shortlist will be announced on Tuesday 25 March, followed by Winners and Honours on Friday 15 August. Shadowers’ Choice Awards on Friday 15 August also.

Good luck, everyone!