Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2026 shortlists announced
Writing Australia has announced the shortlists for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. The shortlisted titles in each category, chosen ...
Christmas 2026 preview: children’s picture books
With the festive season approaching, Australian publishers have highlighted their top titles for the Christmas selling period for the Books+Publishing ...
Australian Publishers Association launches significant TitlePage upgrade
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) has overnight launched its upgrade to TitlePage, promising a “mobile-friendly site design” that includes barcode ...
Witi Ihimaera Smiler recognised with the Arts Foundation’s highest honour
In Aotearoa New Zealand, author Witi Ihimaera Smiler is among the 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Icon Whakamana Hiranga ...
Allen & Unwin acquires Debra Oswald’s “The Buxton Celebration”
Allen & Unwin (A&U) has acquired ANZ rights to Debra Oswald’s novel The Buxton Celebration, in a deal brokered by ...
Local authors listed in IBBY–UNESCO Collection
Penguin Random House acquires “Malachite” by Hasib Hourani
Libro.fm to add ebooks
“Grandmother from the East, Grandmother from the West” wins 2026 Crystal Kite Award
Shalom Collective Australian Jewish Writer Awards 2026 winners announced
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