A fantasy come true

An early Christmas present.

A very lovely way to start the week.

We have seven books that are finalists for the 2009 Aurealis Awards. Hooray!

Best children's (8-12 years) long fiction:

Cicada Summer by Kate Constable

Best children's (8-12 years) short fiction/illustrated work/picture book:

Tashi and the Golem by Anna Fienberg, Barbara Fienberg Kim Gamble

The Hero of Little Street by Gregory Rogers

Best young adult long fiction:

A Small Free Kiss in the Dark by Glenda Millard

Best illustrated book/graphic novel:

Scarygirl by Nathan Jurevicius

The Silence by Bruce Mutard

Best science fiction novel:

Wonders of a Godless World by Andrew McGahan

Congratulations to Nathan, Bruce, Kate, Glenda, Greg, Andrew, Anna, Barbara & Kim!



And stay tuned for the final in our Very Onion Christmas series later in the day.