History
Established by independent publisher Little Pink Dog Books in 2020, the annual prize is awarded to an Australian or New Zealand writer who has both written and illustrated a picture book in the previous calendar year (the initial prize was open to the calendar years 2019 and 2020).
Source: Books + Publishing (https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2020/09/29/157324/little-pink-dog-books-announces-authorstrator-prize/). (Sighted: 29/09/2020)
Latest Winners / Recipients
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Year: 2022
winner y
Grub
Sandra Severgnini
(illustrator),
Wollombi
:
EK Books
,
2022
24098172
2022
single work
picture book
children's
'Bringing the mystery of metamorphosis to life, Grub is sure to delight insect-loving young readers with its realistic illustrations, gentle humour, and surprise ending.
'On the floor of the rainforest, far below the tree canopy, a small grub has a big question. Sensing that his body is about to change, he wonders what he will become, so he turns to his friends for answers. The ladybird, the cicada, the dragonfly and the monarch butterfly all describe what they looked like before they changed - and none looked like the grub. Eventually, the grub begins to change - and his transformation is spectacular
'With realistic illustrations, vivid detail and gentle humour, Grub brings the habitat and life cycle of the Hercules beetle, and other insects that undergo metamorphosis, to life. The final reveal is sure to send young readers on a journey of discovery to learn more about the amazing Hercules beetle - one of the world's largest - with its giant pincers.' (Publication summary)
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Year: 2021
winner y
Jump!
Andrew Plant
(illustrator),
Ormond
:
Ford Street
,
2020
18714326
2020
single work
picture book
children's
'Stumpy is a Quig, a remarkable little creature living in the soaring towers of an alien city. Quigs are daredevils, acrobats and fearless leapers. But not Stumpy. He is different – he looks different, and he most certainly feels different. Mocked and bullied, Stumpy finally decides to take a leap of faith – but has he jumped too far?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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Year: 2020
winner y
Joey and Riley
Mandy Foot
(illustrator),
Melbourne
:
Lothian
,
2019
16083996
2019
single work
picture book
children's
'Joey lives on a farm with his mum, his grandad, and his best friend - Riley, a working dog. Joey and Riley are inseparable, sharing adventures all day long.
'But times are tough, and Joey and his mum have to move to town so that she can find work. Joey misses Riley desperately, relying on his grandad's letters to stay connected to his best mate. Until the day Grandad writes with sad news: Riley has gone missing in a big storm. Joey is devastated - but things might not be as they seem ...'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
