Stubbs wins 2023 CBCA Nan Chauncy Award

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has announced Jenny Stubbs as the 2023 recipient of the Nan Chauncy Award.

Named after the Tasmanian children’s author, the biennial Nan Chauncy Award honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of Australian children’s literature. Stubbs was cited for her ‘influential contributions in her roles as a teacher-librarian for over 40 years and as a director, coordinator and member of many organisations and charities, including the CBCA (QLD branch), the Ipswich District Teacher-Librarian Network, Book Links QLD, the Australian School Library Association and the QLD School Library Association.’

‘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,’ the CBCA said. ‘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.’

The award will be presented to Stubbs at a special event in Brisbane on 14 October 2023.

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