One thousand cheers for the Queensland Literary Awards which
were established earlier this year - after the Queensland Premier's Awards were
cancelled...
These brand new awards have a clear mission.
Mission
1. To raise the profile of Queensland writing and writers nationally and internationally.
2. To reward and recognise excellence in Australian writing, particularly Queensland writing.
3. To support the development of Australian writing, particularly Australian writing within Queensland.
4. To facilitate the production and publication of works by emerging and established Australian writers, particularly Queensland writers.
5. To encourage public debate in Queensland and contribute to the public life of the state.
6. To encourage reading in Queensland, particularly among young people.
1. To raise the profile of Queensland writing and writers nationally and internationally.
2. To reward and recognise excellence in Australian writing, particularly Queensland writing.
3. To support the development of Australian writing, particularly Australian writing within Queensland.
4. To facilitate the production and publication of works by emerging and established Australian writers, particularly Queensland writers.
5. To encourage public debate in Queensland and contribute to the public life of the state.
6. To encourage reading in Queensland, particularly among young people.
Big HOORAYS. Huge!
And the most excellent news is that the shortlists for
the inaugural awards have been announced. And there is once again happy-dancing
in the House!
Shortlisted for the Children's Book Award
Shortlisted for Young Adult Book Award
The Ink Bridge by Neil Grant
Three Summers by
Judith Clarke
Congratulations to all the authors on the shortlists.
Oh, happy, happy day!
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