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frequently asked questions.
WHAT DOES DANZ STAND FOR?
Diversity in Australia and New Zealand.
IS THE AWARD YEARLY?
No, at this stage it will be a biennial award.
WHO CAN ENTER THE AWARD?
Traditionally and self-published authors who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
WHAT TYPES OF BOOKS ARE YOU ACCEPTING?
For the 2024 award, we are accepting picture books, chapter books, and middle grade, fiction only. All books entered must have an ISBN. Books that are part of a series are invited but must work as a standalone.
WHAT ABOUT BOOKS FOR OLDER READERS?
We'd love one day to open up our award to young adult titles, non-fiction, poetry, and those books which don't fit neatly into one category, but awards cost money to run. If we're able to secure more funding and sponsorship we'll most definitely be growing our award.
WHEN DOES THE BOOK HAVE TO BE PUBLISHED?
For the 2024 award, we are accepting books published in 2022 and 2023 only.
DOES THE AUTHOR HAVE TO SHARE THE DIVERSE IDENTITY PORTRAYED WITHIN THE BOOK?
We are certainly not here to police what people can and can't write; however, DANZ exists to celebrate original, non-stereotypical, authentic, balanced, sensitive, and inoffensive representations of diverse, marginalised, and minority people and communities which are not contrived or didactic in any way, shape, or form, and we hold the position that no one can write this better than the very people who have lived and share the experience and identity of their main characters.
HOW DOES AN AUTHOR KNOW IF THEIR BOOK FITS THE CRITERIA?
Well, that's for the author to decide and explain in the application form. Definition and criteria are outlined on our homepage, so before nominating a book, we ask that these are carefully read and considered. The DANZ panel will be checking all nominations to ensure they fit the criteria before requesting review copies for the judges.
IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?
No! There are already far too many barriers in place for minority and marginalised people.
WHO CAN NOMINATE A BOOK AND HOW?
Authors and publishers can nominate their books via a simple application form. Applications are open throughout August, but outside of this month you can email us to register your interest at anytime.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE NOMINATION WINDOW CLOSE?
Each and every nomination will be carefully assessed to ensure it fits the DANZ Award criteria by a Book Nomination Panel made up of a group of people from diverse backgrounds or with experience working in children's publishing. If successful, some time in September 2023 the DANZ Committee will then invite the nominating person to send in five copies of the book which will be sent to members of the Judging Panel.
IS THERE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNERS?
Yes! One winner in each category will win a monetary prize (amount to be confirmed), all shortlisted authors will receive a gift, and all longlisted authors will receive a certificate of recognition. All winning books will be featured and showcased in a widely distributed brochure.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF THE DANZ BOOK AWARD?
DANZ is so much more than an award! Our initiative is a way of supporting time-strapped educators, parents, carers, and booksellers across the two countries, and beyond, to recommend, stock, and offer books to children, which have more than a convenient label of diversity. We aim to share books which have the best, fairest, and most accurate representation of marginalised and minority people and communities across Australia and New Zealand.
HOW WILL DANZ PROMOTE THE LONGLISTED TITLES?
We have many plans in development! On top of the build-up, hype, and celebration of our award over the next twelve months, DANZ will be producing a quality, colourful brochure, both digital and print, showcasing every longlisted book chosen by our panel of judges. This brochure will be distributed to schools and school libraries in Australia and New Zealand through the extensive channels of ASLA and SLANZA, and we hope many other organisations who want to get involved.
WHO CAN BE A SPONSOR?
Anyone who wants to support something truly ground-breaking here in Australia and New Zealand! The award is non-profit so all sponsorship money will go towards making the 2024 award (and future awards) as successful and far-reaching as possible. The more money and support we have, the more prize money we can offer winners, the further our brochure can reach, and the more celebrations we can arrange.
HOW CAN POSSIBLE SPONSORS GET INVOLVED?
By emailing us today to register their interest, arrange a chat about how we can support one another, and to receive our sponsorship packages.
WHO CAN BE A JUDGE?
Children from all backgrounds and ages who live in Australia and New Zealand, including and very much welcoming those from diverse, marginalised, and minority backgrounds, are invited to judge and curate our longlist. All judges will receive a gift package as a thank you.
HOW DO JUDGES APPLY?
Via a simple application form to be completed with an adult's permission.
HOW DO WE ASK QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED HERE?
Email us at thedanzchildrensbookaward@gmail.com
Diversity in Australia and New Zealand.
IS THE AWARD YEARLY?
No, at this stage it will be a biennial award.
WHO CAN ENTER THE AWARD?
Traditionally and self-published authors who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
WHAT TYPES OF BOOKS ARE YOU ACCEPTING?
For the 2024 award, we are accepting picture books, chapter books, and middle grade, fiction only. All books entered must have an ISBN. Books that are part of a series are invited but must work as a standalone.
WHAT ABOUT BOOKS FOR OLDER READERS?
We'd love one day to open up our award to young adult titles, non-fiction, poetry, and those books which don't fit neatly into one category, but awards cost money to run. If we're able to secure more funding and sponsorship we'll most definitely be growing our award.
WHEN DOES THE BOOK HAVE TO BE PUBLISHED?
For the 2024 award, we are accepting books published in 2022 and 2023 only.
DOES THE AUTHOR HAVE TO SHARE THE DIVERSE IDENTITY PORTRAYED WITHIN THE BOOK?
We are certainly not here to police what people can and can't write; however, DANZ exists to celebrate original, non-stereotypical, authentic, balanced, sensitive, and inoffensive representations of diverse, marginalised, and minority people and communities which are not contrived or didactic in any way, shape, or form, and we hold the position that no one can write this better than the very people who have lived and share the experience and identity of their main characters.
HOW DOES AN AUTHOR KNOW IF THEIR BOOK FITS THE CRITERIA?
Well, that's for the author to decide and explain in the application form. Definition and criteria are outlined on our homepage, so before nominating a book, we ask that these are carefully read and considered. The DANZ panel will be checking all nominations to ensure they fit the criteria before requesting review copies for the judges.
IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?
No! There are already far too many barriers in place for minority and marginalised people.
WHO CAN NOMINATE A BOOK AND HOW?
Authors and publishers can nominate their books via a simple application form. Applications are open throughout August, but outside of this month you can email us to register your interest at anytime.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE NOMINATION WINDOW CLOSE?
Each and every nomination will be carefully assessed to ensure it fits the DANZ Award criteria by a Book Nomination Panel made up of a group of people from diverse backgrounds or with experience working in children's publishing. If successful, some time in September 2023 the DANZ Committee will then invite the nominating person to send in five copies of the book which will be sent to members of the Judging Panel.
IS THERE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNERS?
Yes! One winner in each category will win a monetary prize (amount to be confirmed), all shortlisted authors will receive a gift, and all longlisted authors will receive a certificate of recognition. All winning books will be featured and showcased in a widely distributed brochure.
WHAT'S THE POINT OF THE DANZ BOOK AWARD?
DANZ is so much more than an award! Our initiative is a way of supporting time-strapped educators, parents, carers, and booksellers across the two countries, and beyond, to recommend, stock, and offer books to children, which have more than a convenient label of diversity. We aim to share books which have the best, fairest, and most accurate representation of marginalised and minority people and communities across Australia and New Zealand.
HOW WILL DANZ PROMOTE THE LONGLISTED TITLES?
We have many plans in development! On top of the build-up, hype, and celebration of our award over the next twelve months, DANZ will be producing a quality, colourful brochure, both digital and print, showcasing every longlisted book chosen by our panel of judges. This brochure will be distributed to schools and school libraries in Australia and New Zealand through the extensive channels of ASLA and SLANZA, and we hope many other organisations who want to get involved.
WHO CAN BE A SPONSOR?
Anyone who wants to support something truly ground-breaking here in Australia and New Zealand! The award is non-profit so all sponsorship money will go towards making the 2024 award (and future awards) as successful and far-reaching as possible. The more money and support we have, the more prize money we can offer winners, the further our brochure can reach, and the more celebrations we can arrange.
HOW CAN POSSIBLE SPONSORS GET INVOLVED?
By emailing us today to register their interest, arrange a chat about how we can support one another, and to receive our sponsorship packages.
WHO CAN BE A JUDGE?
Children from all backgrounds and ages who live in Australia and New Zealand, including and very much welcoming those from diverse, marginalised, and minority backgrounds, are invited to judge and curate our longlist. All judges will receive a gift package as a thank you.
HOW DO JUDGES APPLY?
Via a simple application form to be completed with an adult's permission.
HOW DO WE ASK QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED HERE?
Email us at thedanzchildrensbookaward@gmail.com