The Children’s Book Council of Australia is proud to announce Jenny Stubbs, from Queensland, is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Nan Chauncy Award, which honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of Australian children’s literature. Jenny will be presented with her award on October 14, 2023 in Brisbane at a special event in her honour.

“It is fitting that the CBCA honour Jenny today as we launch into Children’s Book Week® 2023 because it is volunteer advocates of reading, like Jenny, who embed reading into our culture,” says Wendy Rapee CBCA National Chair. Jenny personifies all the qualities and attributes to merit this award with her unparalleled commitment and significant achievements in the field. She has dedicated her life to promoting and supporting children’s literature. Jenny is a respected and much-loved legend in the world of Australian children’s literature. She is admired for her achievements and capacity to influence children, older students, authors, illustrators, and educators.
 

You can read more about Nan Chauncy and Jenny here on the CBCA website page 

Click on this link for the full citation for Jenny Stubbs 
 

Jenny will be acknowledged for her dedicated service during a luncheon event in October hosted by her home CBCA Branch, Queensland in Brisbane. 

Jenny has supported many authors and illustrators during her many years as a Teacher Librarian,
including many Speakers Inkers. Thank you for your enormous contribution, Jenny.

Saturday 19 August to Friday 25 August

CBCA Children's Book Week "READ, GROW, INSPIRE" Feature Artist: Matt Ottley

Jenny Stubbs, CBCA Nan Chauncy Award Winner, Surveyor's Room, Treasury Brisbane 12.30-3.30 pm book here