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History

'The Hoffman Award is presented to the highest ranked Australian author in the Younger Readers or Picture Book category.

'During the period of 1998-2000 it was awarded to the highest ranked West Australian author.' (Source: http://wayrba.org.au/past-winners/hoffman-award-winners/)

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2018

winner y separately published work icon Chip Kylie Howarth , Kylie Howarth (illustrator), Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2016 9229259 2016 single work picture book children's

'Chip, like most other gulls, is wild about chips. He likes fat chips, skinny chips, sandy or crunchy or soggy chips. But, most of all, he loves Joe’s chips from Joe’s Chip Van beside the sea.

'Chip, like most other gulls, can be a little intrusive on his search for chips. So, one day, Joe erects a sign near his van warning people not to feed the seagulls. Chip is devastated, so he plans a way to get back into Joe’s good books, thus gaining access once more to his favourite food.

'Will Chip succeed, or has he gone too far this time? ' (Publication summary)

Year: 2016

winner y separately published work icon A is For Australia Frane Lessac , Frane Lessac (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2014 7160884 2014 single work picture book children's

'What is the Fremantle Doctor? Where is Qui Qui? And why are some islands named after days of the week? You'll uncover these exciting facts when you explore the A to Z of Australia - from Bondi to Kakadu and all the way to Taronga Zoo. Discover why Australia is one of the most amazing countries in the world! ... Includes high interest facts and full colour illustrations of diverse locations throughout the country. All states represented. Indigenous content included.' (Publisher's abstract)

Year: 2015

winner y separately published work icon The Last Viking Returns Norman Jorgensen , James Foley (illustrator), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2014 7664777 2014 single work picture book children's

'Josh is as brave as a Viking warrior. And not much can scare a Viking. But when the two littlest Vikings go berserk, Josh, Grandpa and Viking World are all in for a rocky ride.' (Publication summary)

Year: 2012

winner y separately published work icon The Last Viking Norman Jorgensen , James Foley (illustrator), North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2011 Z1792385 2011 single work picture book children's 'Let the pillaging begin! CBC Picture Book of the Year winner, Norman Jorgensen, teams up with illustrator James Foley on this fun picture book about a boy who outwits local bullies by channelling his inner Viking.' (From the publisher's website.)

Year: 2011

winner y separately published work icon Ned Kelly and the Green Sash Mark Greenwood , Frane Lessac (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2010 Z1700781 2010 single work picture book children's

'A narrative non-fiction picture book about the life of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, Australia's most infamous bushrangers. Backed by detailed research, the story focuses on Ned as a young man and the little known story of the green sash. The text also includes brief biographies and fact files on the Kelly Gang, the true story behind the green sash and a detailed list of sources.'

Source: Walker Books Australia, website, www.walkerbooks.com.au (sighted 21/06/2010)

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