The State Library of NSW has announced the 2019 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards shortlists.
Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors and publishers!
CHRISTINA STEAD PRIZE FOR FICTION

DOUGLAS STEWART PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION

KENNETH SLESSOR PRIZE FOR POETRY

ETHEL TURNER PRIZE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE

PATRICIA WRIGHTSON PRIZE FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

NICK ENRIGHT PRIZE FOR PLAYWRITING

BETTY ROLAND PRIZE FOR SCRIPTWRITING


UTS GLENDA ADAMS AWARD FOR NEW WRITING

NSW PREMIER’S TRANSLATION PRIZE


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Sarah McDuling
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February 28, 2019 at 11:30 pm
There are some fantastic books in these shortlists, and the judges have a tough job ahead. I am really looking forward to the announcement of the winners!!