In conjunction with the Ipswich Festival of Children’s Literature, a writing competition was held in 2008 to enable the winners to plan to attend the Festival in 2009. The network has decided to not continue running this competition.
Shortlisted Entries and winners for 2008
Junior Novel Shortlist
Twin Trouble Aleesah Darlinson (NSW)
Mayhem Mackenzie and the Daylight RaidAmanda Clarke (QLD) Winner
After the StormKatherine Battersby (QLD) (Runner-up)
Sam’s Fighting ChanceMelanie Labrooy (VIC)
Picture Book Shortlist
Yikes! Sharp Spikes! Sandi Wooton (NSW)
Fierce Pirate Hamish Jane Matthews (ACT)
Samuel’s Kisses Karen Collum (QLD)
Smelly Rubbish Ingrid Grant (QLD)
The Tale of Little ElephantMelinda Van Slobbe (QLD)