The shortlists for the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards have been announced and we are extremely pleased to see The Beginner’s Guide to Living, Lia Hills' wonderful, philosophical debut novel, is shortlisted in the Young Adult Fiction Category.

‘Lia Hills is a strong new voice.’ James Moloney

Shortlist for the Young Adult Fiction Category

Banquo’s Son by T.K. Roxborogh
The Beginner’s Guide to Living by Lia Hills
Blood of the Lamb: The Crossing by Mandy Hager
Brainjack by Brian Falkner
End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale