Meet the guest judges for the Readings Prizes in 2017
We’re thrilled to reveal the three guest judges for our Readings Prizes in 2017.
Readings runs three annual literary prizes: The Readings Children’s Book Prize, The Readings Young Adult Book Prize and The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction. Each year, a shortlist of six titles is selected for each prize by a revolving panel of Readings staff. Once the shortlist has been decided, a guest judge then joins the panel to select a winner. The winning author of all three prizes will receive prize money of $3000.
The Readings Children’s Book Prize
The Readings Children’s Book Prize recognises and celebrates books that families love reading together, or that children read under the covers with a torch late into the night because they can’t bear to put it down – books they tell their friends about.
Our guest judge for 2017 is Elizabeth Honey. She is a writer of poetry, novels and picture books – which she illustrates herself. She is known for many of her books including the popular Stella Street stories, now available in a special anniversary edition.
Key Dates:
Shortlist announced in late February
Winner announced in late April
Find out more about the Prize here
The Readings Young Adult Book Prize
The Readings Young Adult Book Prize celebrates exciting emerging voices in Australian young adult literature. The Prize is awarded to the best new contribution to Australian young adult literature.
Our guest judge for 2017 is Lili Wilkinson. She is the author of 10 books, and has previously established multiple platforms for teenagers to engage with books including insideadog.com.au and the Inky Awards. Her latest novel is The Boundless Sublime.
Key Dates:
Shortlist announced in late May
Winner announced in late July
Find out more about the Prize here
The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction
The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction supports published Australian authors working in fiction, and recognises exciting and exceptional new contributions to local literature.
Our guest judge for 2017 is Christos Tsiolkas. He is the author of five novels, including the award-winning The Slap. He is also a playwright, essayist and screen writer. His latest novel is Barracuda, which was adapted into a mini-series by the ABC last year.
Key Dates:
Shortlist announced in late August
Winner announced in late October
