The #AussieYAChallenge is a challenge created by Amy at Lost in a Good Book as an attempt to read more Australian young adult novels.
Doing a switcheroo for this month’s Long Lost Reviews because it seems my announcement for the 2026 #AussieYAChallenge has gotten out ahead of me so I’ll post my #LLR next week.
Entering its third year my #AussieYAChallenge is something I have grown to love more and more. I love finding new Australian young adult books and finally making the effort to read books I have had lovingly on my shelf for honestly, like 10+ years at this point and should probably have read long ago.
This challenge is open for anyone who wants to participate and you complete at your own pace throughout the year, or whenever you chose to start. There is no limit, no review requirements, just a chance to expand on your reading.
The #LoveOzYA is a strong brand and getting to focus some attention on it with my reading has brought me a lot of amazing stories. I hope if you follow this challenge, whether you participate or not, you will see the great variety and talent we have with our YA authors.
For the 2026 Challenge I am tapping that Nix level again, 12 books, 12 months. I hope to go beyond this year but I know if I set myself a higher number it’s only going to end badly. The excitement at exceeding (if it happens) is enough for now.
Keep an eye on my posts through the year as reviews for last year’s reads come through. I will also try and get some of this year’s reads up a bit sooner.
If you are interested in participating head to the #AussieYAChallenge page and see what’s involved.
Happy Reading!
