Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa has announced the judges chosen to select the Storylines Notable Books for 2023 (for books published from 16 November 2022 to 15 November 2023).
The panels of six for each of five categories (non-fiction, junior and YA fiction, picture books and books written in te reo Māori) are made up of a diverse range of experts from around the country. They include authors, illustrators, teachers, academics, librarians and booksellers. Judging takes place during the year as the books are submitted (for more information on submissions, eligibility and deadlines click here).
The members of the 2023 panels (in no particular order) are:
Lisa Allcott, Ruki Tobin, Carolyn Manning, Kay Morfett, Zac McCallum, Gerri Judkins, Celeste Harrington, Paul Wright, Vidette Martin, Emma Smoldon, Steph Matuku, Libby Limbrick, Kirsty Bennett, Jeanette Brooker, Kaaren Hirst, Tessa Duder, Nicola Daly, Lesley Marshall, Crissi Blair, Tracey Greenwood, Helen Villers, Rosemary Tisdall, Penny Walch, Jade Benson, Chelsea Heap and Erena Williamson.
