Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People
The Humour Writing for Young People Award ($5,000) is offered for a work aimed at primary school level readers (5-12 years) and recognises the role of humour in encouraging children to read.
2023
Winners announced
2023 Winner and Shortlist
- 2023 Youth Judging Panel
-
Ian Wu
Hi, my name is Ian Wu. I’m 11 years old and I’m from Neutral Bay Public School. I play the piano and violin. I love reading and solving sudokus.
Abby Sheary
Hi! I’m Abby, I’m 12 years old and I go to Reddam House. I love reading middle grade fantasy novels with my favourite book being Hollowpox by Jessica Townsend.
Angus Jones
Hi. My name is Angus Jones and I'm 9 years old. I go to Jerrabomberra Public School and I LOVE reading Harry Potter!
Chloe Painter
Hi. I’m Chloe Painter and I am 11 years old. I go to St Brigids and I love reading because you can be somewhere else and get lost in the world of reading.
Anna-Marie Ayoub
Hi, I’m Anna-Marie, I’m 11 years old, and I go to William Clarke College. Reading is like my escape from the world, to an alternate reality and that’s why I love reading!
Award Information
The Humour Writing Prize for Young People is awarded as a part of the Russell Prize.
$5,000
For more information, please contact the Awards team.
Phone: (02) 9273 1767, or alternatively (02) 9273 1770.