Meet the guest judges for the Readings Prizes in 2018
We’re delighted to reveal our three guest judges for the Readings Prizes in 2018.
Readings runs three annual literary prizes that support emerging Australian authors: The Readings Children’s Book Prize, The Readings Young Adult Book Prize and The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction.
Every 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 each receive prize money of $3000.
Here are our three guest judges for this year…
The Readings Children’s Book Prize
The Readings Children’s Book Prize recognises the best new Australian books written for children aged 5 to 12. The Prize is awarded to the book which we believe children will love best.
Our guest judge for 2018 is Davina Bell. She is the author of numerous children’s books including middle fiction and picture books, as well as an experienced editor. She currently works at Affirm Press. Her latest book is Under the Love Umbrella.
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 recognises 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 2018 is Melissa Keil. She is the author of three novels for young adults, and the winner of numerous awards including the teens’ choice Gold Inky Awards. Her latest book is The Secret Science of Magic.
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 recognises exceptional new contributions to Australian literature. The Prize is awarded to the work of highest literary merit.
Our guest judge for 2018 is Tony Birch. He is a renowned academic, author and educator of Aboriginal, West Indian and Irish descent. Widely loved by readers and critically acclaimed, last year he became the first indigenous writer to win the Patrick White Award. His latest book is Common People.
Key Dates:
Shortlist announced in late August
Winner announced in late October
