What a finale!
The judging in the Scribbles Creative Writing Awards is over and our beautiful certificates are winging their way to our winners and highly commended.
Other prizes are also being dished out!
Sheesh.
We don’t just give you a certificate and send you on your way!
That is so NOT the Scribbly way!
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Meantime, the question remains…
What were the winning stories about?
Everyone is intrigued.
Everyone is wondering.
So…
Here’s a quick overview.
I’ve also included a sprinkling of judges’ comments. (The complete set of judges’ comments will be sent to all contestants today, including those on the shortlist.)
Winners
Picture Book
Sand Dunes, Claire Thomas
A rhyming picture book for older readers, highlighting the delicate (and fascinating) ecosystem that exists among sand dunes.
From the judges: accomplished rhyme… moody and light at the same time—perfect!
Junior Fiction
Sophie’s Egg, Anna Quinlan
Sophie has a dragon’s egg. But you won’t believe what happens when it hatches! A delightful spin on an old and much-loved trope.
From the judges: original and funny… a terrific reveal at the end
Middle Grade fiction
Muluwa, Sally Crane
Historical fiction reminiscent of Jackie French and Ruth Park. The story of an indigenous girl’s escape from Van Diemen’s Land.
From the judges: beautifully depicted… moving and revealing…the mystical element was deeply satisfying
Storyboard
Scrambled Eggs, Anna McGregor
It’s a busy night in the labour ward and this giraffe midwife has her work cut out for her!
From the judges: Text and images are perfectly balanced… entertaining and funny, kids would love this!
Highly Commended
Picture Book
The Wall of Broken Things, Rebecca Landy
Miscarriage and its profound repercussions as experienced through the eyes of child.
From the judges: clever, gentle and well-crafted… allows room for sensitive illustrations
Junior Fiction
Elkie and the Pixies: The Piñata Disaster, Liz Ledden
Elkie has a problem. A pixie problem! How will she keep them under control at her friend’s birthday party?
From the judges: hilarious concept that kids would love… keeps the reader guessing right to the end
Middle Grade Fiction
Cloud Watchers, Carly Mitchell
An exploration of grief as a child watches her beloved grandparent fade away.
From the judges: a beautiful story… a strong message of hope and comfort
The Dark, Leigh Roswen
An gutsy adventure story about a child trapped underground.
From the judges: a gripping read… a strong, convincing voice
Storyboard
Ava’s Aviary, Danielle McDonald
Ava is desperate for her own bird but the answer is always the same. No! Will Ava find a way around this?
From the judges: adventurous and dynamic… images and text work together beautifully
As you can see, the topics were as varied and surprising as our Scribblers themselves!
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