The State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW) has announced the shortlist for the $25,000 National Biography Award.

This Award is presented annually to a published work of biographical or autobiographical writing aiming to promote public interest in these genres.

The six shortlisted titles for 2017 include:

• The Unknown Judith Wright by Georgina Arnott
• Mick by Suzanne Falkiner
• Position Doubtful by Kim Mahood
• Evatt by John Murphy
• The Long Goodbye by P.J. Parker
• Before Rupert by Tom D C Roberts

The winner of this Award will be revealed on 31 July. You can read more about the shortlisted titles here.