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About This Podcast
Our hosts will bring a new episode to you every two weeks. They will be joined by young readers in conversation with the creators of the CBCA Shortlisted books in the 2026 Older and Younger Reader Book of the Year categories.
This project was made possible by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.
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S1 The Paperbark Tree Committee
Host Mia Henderson and young reader Ruby discuss The Paperbark Tree Committee with author Karys McEwen.The Paperbark Tree Committee is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for…
S1 Of Flame and Fury
Host Poppy and young reader Bonnie discuss Of Flame and Fury with author Mikayla Bridge.Of Flame and Fury is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.--A fiery…
S1 Golden
Host Poppy and young reader Kara discuss Golden with author Jade Timms.Golden is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Older Readers.–Golden is a warm-hearted optimistic story…
S1 Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces
Host Mia and young reader Wilbur discuss Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces with author Sally Barton.Something Terrible: Tim Tie-Your-Shoelaces is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the…
S1 Run
Host Mia Henderson and young reader Alex discuss Run with author Sarah Armstrong.Run is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for Younger Readers.–Cas ran away to escape his problems.…
S1 Darkest Night, Brightest Star
Host Poppy Holden and young reader Talin discuss Darkest Night, Brightest Star with author Barry Jonsberg.Darkest Night, Brightest Star is Shortlisted for the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards for…
Welcome from Poppy
Join Poppu to explore the Shortlisted titles from the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Older Readers category. Poppy will be joined by young readers and the books' creators along the way.
S1 Welcome from Mia
Join Mia to explore the Shortlisted titles from the 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Younger Readers category. Mia will be joined by young readers and the books' creators along the way.
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CBCA Shadow Judging Podcast has published 8 episodes since May 2026, covering topics in Arts, Books.
CBCA Shadow Judging Podcast is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 14m.
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