Conde Library: Books and Reading: Reading Resources

Podcasts

Keep up with the latest news in the book world with these great listens.

Hey YA
A biweekly podcast highlighting everything new, exciting, and interesting in the world of Young Adult books.
Books and Boba
A book club and podcast dedicated to spotlighting books written by authors of Asian descent.
All the Books
All the Books is a weekly book podcast of recommendations and discussions about the most interesting and exciting new book releases.
Rereading the Revolution
A podcast dedicated to rereading the YA dystopian series of the early 2010s.
The Jolly Reader
A podcast recapping and review young adult mystery and crime novels.
So You Want To Be a Writer
Everything you want to know about the world of writing and publishing from the Australian Writers' Centre.

Prize lists are a good place to start if you are looking for a high quality read.

Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature
Part of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, the Ethel Turner Prize is awarded for work of fiction, non-fiction or poetry written for young people of secondary school level.
Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
The annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards aim to promote quality literature for young Australians, support & encourage a wide range of Australian writers & illustrators of children's & YA books, and celebrate contributions to Australian children's & YA literature.
Newbery Medal
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
The Carnegies
The Carnegies are the UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s book awards, recognising outstanding reading experiences created through writing and illustration in books for children and young people.
The Stella Prize
The Stella Prize is a major literary award celebrating Australian women’s writing and an organisation that champions cultural change.