The Nan Chauncy Award is an Australian children's literature award. It was initially established as a quinquennial award and is now presented biennially in the Children's Book Council Awards.
The award was established to honour Nan Chauncy, who is recognised as a significant Tasmanian author.
Award category and description
The Nan Chauncy Award is to recognise a person’s outstanding contribution to the field of children’s literature in Australia.
Winners +Nan Chauncy Award winnersYearWinnerRef.1983198819931998200020022004200620082010201220152017201920212023Jenny Stubbs2025Wendy Rapee See also
List of Australian literary awards
References
External links Nan Chauncy Award Guidelines CBCA Awards Significant Tasmanian Women – Nan Chauncy (1900–1970)