The award program established in 1957 puts forward 12 titles for this year’s longlist, each chosen for its evocation of Australian life.
Publishing Awards Notes: Madrid’s Desperate Literature Prize Goes to Angela Finn
One of the lesser known prizes for short fiction in Spain names its winner as Australia’s high-profile Miles Franklin Literary Award issues its 2020 shortlist.
Rising Traction for Australia’s Indigenous Publishing
‘There has never been a better time for Indigenous publishing’ in Australia, says one book publisher, as Indigenous writing hit the bestseller lists.
Australia’s University Presses Find a Following Off-Campus
Far from the halls of ivy, Australian university presses find favor with readers in search of authoritative information in time of fake news.
Australia’s Miles Franklin Award Goes to Josephine Wilson
Having named a shortlist in June, the Miles Franklin prize goes to Perth’s Josephine Wilson, who publishes with University of Western Australia Publishing.