Australian writers shortlisted for Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize
Two Australian writers have been shortlisted for this year’s Hot Key Books Prize, presented for unpublished young readers and young adult manuscripts. Tasmanian writer Lyndon Riggall, 23, has been shortlisted in the...
‘Guardian’ children’s fiction prize shortlist announced
In the UK, the shortlist for the Guardian children’s fiction prize has been announced. The shortlisted titles are: The Fault in Our Stars (John Green, Penguin); Liar & Spy (Rebecca Stead,...
‘Guardian’ children’s fiction prize longlist announced
In the UK, the Guardian has announced the longlist for its 2013 children’s fiction prize. The longlisted titles are: The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas (David Almond, illus by Oliver...
Faber teams up with the ‘Guardian’ to launch nonfiction imprint
In the UK, Faber & Faber has launched a new nonfiction imprint with the Guardian newspaper, reports the Bookseller. Guardian Faber will commission up to 20 nonfiction works each year...
Australian writer wins ‘Guardian’ Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize
Australian writer Joe Ducie has won the inaugural Guardian Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize. Ducie, 24, from Perth, Western Australia, was named one of two joint winners of the...
Oz, NZ authors nominated for ‘Not the Booker’ Prize
A number of Australian authors have been nominated for this year’s ‘Not the Booker’ Prize, run by the Guardian in the UK. The prize has the same criteria as the...
List of lists: Best books of 2010
Quite a few best books of 2010 lists have crossed our paths recently, so we thought we'd put them together in a list of lists! If there's a great list...
Catton on ‘Guardian’ First Book Award longlist
New Zealand author Eleanor Catton is on the longlist for the Guardian First Book Award, worth £10,000 (A$19,300), for The Rehearsal (Granta). The award honours debut books of all genres...