The 2025 winners of the Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Awards have been announced. Two of the categories are specifically focused on the best Australian writing for youth. Here are the winners in those categories, both of which are available in the US:

CHILDREN’S LIT

Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas

YOUNG ADULT

The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland

Books + Publishing has the entire list of winners in all categories.