Congratulations to Cassy Polimeni and Hykie Breeze on winning the 2026 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award for ages 5 to 8.
Polimeni and Breeze won the award for their book Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra. The judges commented: "Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra is a relatable story about friendship and belonging. Through Ella’s discovery of a secret frog pond and her determination to protect it, the story weaves meaningful environmental learning into an adventure filled with curiosity, teamwork and connection."
Congratulations!!
Watch the announcement here.
Read the official announcement via the Speech Pathology Australia website.
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