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Bigna, Brett and McGovern on the Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2026!
We are stoked to learn that three JdM authors are on the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlist! Sandy Bigna in Children’s category, Margot McGovern in Young Adult and Judith Brett in Australian history!
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Comer and Whateley shortlisted in the Queensland Literary Awards!
The Queensland Literary Awards showcase outstanding authors from across Australia, celebrating emerging and established authors across a range of genres. And this year we are delighted to discover that Karen Comer and Anna Whateley have both been shortlisted in the Young Adult Book Award category!
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Fiona Hardy shortlisted in the 2026 Davitt Awards!
Congratulations to Fiona Hardy, whose Unbury the Dead (Affirm Press) – the first book following best female friends and investigators, Alice and Teddy – has been shortlisted in the 2026 Davitt Awards!
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'Spirit of the Crocodile' on the 2026 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award Shortlist
The Foundation for Australian Literary Studies (FALS) has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award, worth $50,000. And we are delighted to share that Spirit of the Crocodile: A Torres Strait Island Story by Aaron Fa’Aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White has made the shortlist!
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Caro and Hardy on 2026 Davitt Awards Longlist!
We are thrilled and delighted to discover that two JdM authors have made the 2026 Davitt Awards Longlist, in the adult fiction category. Jane Caro’s Lyrebird (Allen & Unwin), and Fiona Hardy’s Unbury the Dead (Affirm Press).
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'Spirit of the Crocodile' on the 2026 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award Longlist
Spirit of the Crocodile: A Torres Strait Island Story’Aoso-and-Michelle-Scott-Tucker-with-Lyn-White-Spirit-of-the-Crocodile-9781743317099 by Aaron Fa’Aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White (Allen & Unwin) has been recognised by the 2026 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award Longlist!
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'Shakespeare in the Orchard' Book Launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of Shakespeare in the Orchard by Danielle Binks
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Diana Thorp on the 2026 Magarey Medal shortlist
This year, debut author Diana Thorp has made the 2026 Magarey Medal shortlist for her book Code of Silence: How Australian Women Helped Win the War (Monash University Publishing)
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Clare Wright wins two prizes at NSW Literary Awards for 'Näku Dhäruk The Bark Petitions'
Clare Wright has won The Douglas Stewart and Book of the Year prizes, for her book _Näku Dhäruk The Bark Petitions: How the People of Yirrkala Changed the Course of Australian Democracy _ (Text Publishing).
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'Love You, Daddy' By Karen Blair
Daddies can be gentle, be good listeners, keep us cosy, help us feel brave – and do so many other wonderful things.
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Brett & Thorp Longlisted for 2026 Magarey Medal
Judith Brett and Diana Thorp have been longlisted for the Magarey Medal for biography.
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'The Bestest Brown' by Briony Stewart
A joyful and cheeky rhyming book that mixes toilet humour with colour theory, from award-winning creator Briony Stewart.
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A new National Cultural Policy - submissions close May 24
Want to see support for books, creators, and reading prioritised by the Federal Government? Then please join Jacinta and Danielle in making a submission to the policy consultation by 24 May 2026 by visiting A new National Cultural Policy
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Bigna and Wright on the NSW Literary Awards Shortlist
Huge congratulations to Sandy Bigna and Clare Wright, whose books have been Shortlisted in the 2026 NSW Literary Awards! These are the richest and longest running state-based literary awards in Australia and cover all genres of writing.
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JdM creators on the Australian Book Industry Awards 2026 shortlist!
We are so delighted to find so many JdM creators and three books on the Australian Book Industry Awards 2026 shortlist!
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