KOALA - Kids Own Australian Literature Awards Inc.

KOALA - Kids Own Australian Literature Awards Inc. Every year, young readers from all over New South Wales judge their very own literature awards. By v JOIN THE FUN!

In partnership with YABBA (VIC) and KROC (NT), KOALA seeks to provide children a voice within the general Australian children’s book industry with their own awards - the REAL awards (Reading and Enjoying Australian Literature). As a membership based non-profit organisation, we seek the support of schools and libraries across NSW. All NSW schools, public libraries, organisations and individuals may become members. The membership form is available on the KOALA website: www.koalansw.org.au

So exciting to be at the SLANSW conference day as summit partners.We are also excited to be partnering with Wheelers for...
15/05/2026

So exciting to be at the SLANSW conference day as summit partners.
We are also excited to be partnering with Wheelers for our birthday year. If you are a regional public school and sign up to KOALA before 31st May we will send you your choice of 2 shortlists free to your school. Come and say hello!
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Watch today’s shortlist reveal with YABBA and KOALA for the R.E.A.L. Children’s Choice Awards. Congratulations to all ou...
01/05/2026

Watch today’s shortlist reveal with YABBA and KOALA for the R.E.A.L. Children’s Choice Awards. Congratulations to all our nominated authors, illustrators and publishers. 🤩🤩📚📚🐨🐨 Video recording link in comments.

Congratulations to this year’s REAL Awards shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers. It’s time to get reading!
30/04/2026

Congratulations to this year’s REAL Awards shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers. It’s time to get reading!

Count down to R.E.A.L. blast off!! Join us online tomorrow - link in comments.
29/04/2026

Count down to R.E.A.L. blast off!! Join us online tomorrow - link in comments.

Young people’s nominations are in for the REAL Awards (Reading and Enjoying Australian Literature) KOALA - Kids Own Aust...
24/04/2026

Young people’s nominations are in for the REAL Awards (Reading and Enjoying Australian Literature) KOALA - Kids Own Australian Literature Awards Inc. YABBA Awards

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Hey Cool Koalas, don’t forget to enter your nominations for your favourite Aussie Kids Books. Nominations close tomorrow...
01/04/2026

Hey Cool Koalas, don’t forget to enter your nominations for your favourite Aussie Kids Books. Nominations close tomorrow, Thursday 2 April.

05/03/2026
It’s our birthday! Something exciting for our regional public schools…Check out the comments for a special gift for all ...
02/03/2026

It’s our birthday! Something exciting for our regional public schools…
Check out the comments for a special gift for all regional public schools who become members this year. 🥳📚🐨

Well this is exciting!
19/02/2026

Well this is exciting!

2026 memberships are now open. Join or renew your membership before the end of February to take advantage of the early b...
08/02/2026

2026 memberships are now open. Join or renew your membership before the end of February to take advantage of the early bird discount at koalansw.org.au (Check your inbox for a renewal reminder email.)

KOALA is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes Australian authors and illustrators and encourages children in NSW to read and critically appreciate Australian children's literature.

Want to know more about the benefits of membership? Head to our website koalansw.org.au

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PO Box 279
Sydney, NSW
2038

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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