The winners of the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced. Here are the winners in each category:

MARGARET MAHY BOOK OF THE YEAR

Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea by T K Roxborough

PICTURE BOOK AWARD

Kōwhai and the Giants by Kate Parker

WRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION ESTHER GLEN AWARD FOR JUNIOR FICTION

Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea by T K Roxborough

YOUNG ADULT FICTION AWARD

The Pōrangi Boy by Shilo Kino

ELSIE LOCKE AWARD FOR NON-FICTION

Egg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook by Alexandra Tylee, illustrated by Giselle Clarkson

RUSSELL CLARK AWARD FOR ILLUSTRATION

Hare & Ruru: A Quiet Moment by Laura Shallcross

WRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION TE KURA POUNAMU AWARD FOR TE REO MAORI

Ngake me Whātaitai by Ben Ngaia, illustrated by Laya Mutton-Rogers

BEST FIRST BOOK AWARD

Kōwhai and the Giants by Kate Parker