Congratulations to the winners of our Premier’s Reading Challenge. Students from across Queensland told us about their top 5 favourite books, and we have selected 2 major prize winners, and 8 runner-up winners.1

Major prize winners

The major prize winners will receive a writing workshop with author Sue Whiting for their school.

Entrant’s name Entrant’s year level Winning school
Mr. Godwin on behalf of Mia, Pearl, Rocky, Zeyad and Shayleigh Years 2 – 6 (combined entry) McDonnell Creek State School
Lachlan Horne Year 6 Boondall State School

Runner-up prize winners

The runner-up winners will receive a $550 voucher to purchase new books for their school.

Entrant’s name Entrant’s year level Winning school
Hugo Dohnt Prep Camooweal State School
Siddharth Prabhu Prep Sunnybank Hills State School
Lucy Rodda Year 1 Clermont State School
Salma Qatawnen Year 3 Islamic College of Brisbane
Ella Bilston Year 3 Boyne Island State School
Zara Watson Year 4 Newmarket State School
Lachlan Bailey Year 6 St Mary’s College, Toowoomba
Sharmali Green Year 6 Palmwoods State School

1. See the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2023 Terms and Conditions for full competition details.