Released 19/07/2024
Six books have been shortlisted for the 2024 ACT Book of the Year award.
The ACT Book of the Year Award recognises quality contemporary literary works including fiction, non-fiction and poetry published in the previous calendar year by local authors.
The 2024 ACT Book of the Year shortlist:
- The Measure of Sorrow: Stories by J. Ashley-Smith
- The Great Gallipoli Escape by Jackie French
- The Seven by Chris Hammer
- Sleeplessness by Paul Hetherington
- Untethered by Ayesha Inoon
- Tiwi Story: Turning history downside up by Mavis Kerinaiua and Laura Rademaker
Minister for Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Tara Cheyne congratulated the shortlisted authors.
“Canberra’s literary scene is bursting with creativity, and this year we have another difficult task on our hands with six compelling works by both new authors and those who have well established careers.
“With 41 eligible nominations for this year’s award, it’s a significant achievement to be shortlisted.
“The shortlisted works span a range of genres, including crime fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction and children’s fiction. Congratulations to all the authors.”
The eligible nominated books are read and judged by an independent, three-person panel, experienced in writing, editing and/or publishing. This year’s judging panel included Helen Ennis, T.R. Napper and Barina South.
The winner will be announced at an event on Tuesday 6 August 2024 at the Tuggeranong Library.
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Tara Cheyne, MLA | Media Releases