Hong Kong Golden Dragon Book Awards

About the HK GBDA

HONG KONG BOOK AWARDS
for International-minded Young People

The only children's choice book award in Hong Kong since 2016. Set up by the Association of Librarians in English Speaking Schools (ALESS), the Awards are an opportunity for students of all ages in Hong Kong to vote on their favourite books. The books are nominated by schools across Hong Kong and the short list is selected by a panel of librarians from both primary and secondary schools. Books are chosen for their broad appeal, subject matter, design, local Hong Kong, Asian and international representation. 

Timelines

Shortlists announced 1st October

Voting takes place from 1st - 31st April

Winners announced 31st May


GDBA Committee members 2024-2025

Primary

Akina Lam

Macy Lau

Shirley Chan

Susan Mifsud

Melanie Foti

Adrienne Janzen

Jonah Skinner

Mandy Chan

Secondary

Sonia Hanson

Akina Lam

Annette Leone

Claire Palmer

Melanie Foti

Kristina Parisi

Caroline Chan

Mei-li Bacani