Co-written by Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist, ‘Two Steps Forward’ is proving a rights-sales hit for Melbourne-based Text Publishing.
A New Zealand Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript: Submissions Open
Created in memory of the late New Zealand literary community figure Michael Gifkins, the new award provides a publishing contract and advance.
Industry Notes: International Rights at Diversion Books; Australian Teens Quizzed on Their Reading
An agency in Spain picks up New York’s Diversion Books foreign rights. An Australian study of teen reading finds conflicting input on digital vs. print.
Australian Fiona McFarlane’s ‘The High Places’ Wins Wales’ Dylan Thomas Prize
Capturing one of the richest purses for young writers, Australian Fiona McFarlane wins the Dylan Thomas for work called ‘stunning’ and ‘unforgettable.’
Australia’s Heather Rose on Women’s Writing: ‘Cultural Freedom’
‘Power in women is something we have yet to wholeheartedly welcome and embrace in Australia,’ says Heather Rose in accepting the Stella Prize.
Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report: Insights From the US, UK, India and Australia
With new attention to diversity issues, Scholastic’s sixth biennial survey adds an Australian edition, and looks extensively on reading aloud at home.
Australia Has a New Award for Editorial Excellence: The Rosie
A new competition has been announced in Australia’s publishing community. And this time, the honorees aren’t authors but editors.
How Rewarding Are Book Awards? Australia’s Industry Debates the Costs
Some book publishers in Australia question whether the expense of entering the increasing number of book awards is worth the potential end result.
International Industry Notes: German Translation Contest, Australian Jefferis Winner
The Geisteswissenschaften International Nonfiction Translators Competition offers cash prizes, while Peggy Frew wins a large purse in Australia.
Barbarians at the Gates of Australian Publishing
Louise Adler, president of the Australian Publishers Association, outlines her industry’s battle against potentially damaging copyright reforms.