NOW CLOSED

 

2014 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature – closing Friday 28 June 2013

 

Introduced in 1986 by the South Australian Government, to celebrate Australia’s writing culture – the Awards are presented every two years during Adelaide Writers’ Week as part of the Adelaide Festival.

 

Nominations for the following national awards will have been first published between 29/10/11 and 28/6/13 (inclusive).

 

Children’s Literature Award ($15,000)

For a published book, fiction or non-fiction aimed at readers up to approximately 11 years. The book must have a substantial literary content.

 

Fiction Award ($15,000)

For a published novel or collection of short stories.

 

John Bray Poetry Award ($15,000)

For a published collection of poetry. The award honours the late Dr John Bray for his distinguished services to Australian poetry.

 

Non-Fiction Award ($15,000)

For a published work of non-fiction demonstrating a command of the subject as well as a fluent and outstanding literary style. There is no restriction in this category regarding subject matter.

 

Young Adult Fiction Award ($15,000)

For a published book of fiction aimed at readers aged approximately 12-18 years.

Late entries will not be accepted.

Detailed information about the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature is available at www.arts.sa.gov.au.

 

Who to talk to:

 

Thea White

Administrative Support Officer, Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature

Phone: 08 8463 5440

Email: [email protected]

 

OR

 

Sandra Naulty

Manager, Independent Makers and Presenters

Phone: 08 8463 5455

Email: [email protected]