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The University of Queensland Fiction Book Award
About the award
Part of the Queensland Literary Awards, The University of Queensland Fiction Book Award is for an outstanding work of fiction for adults by an Australian writer.
Eligibility
- Eligible entries include novels and novellas.
- Must be first published between 1 May 2023 and 30 April 2024 by an Australian citizen or resident who is living at the time of nomination.
- To confirm you're eligible to enter this category, download the full 2024 terms and conditions of entry document.
Prize
$15,000
Key dates
- 1 March: entries open
- 12 April: entries close
- 1 March–18 March: early bird entry period
- 19 March–12 April: standard entry period
- 26 April: due date for books to arrive at State Library
- 1 August: shortlist announced
- 5 September: awards ceremony at State Library of Queensland
How to enter
- Read the nomination FAQs
- Complete an online nomination form by 12 April
- Pay the nomination fee (early bird $40 including GST or standard $50 including GST)
- Send 5 copies of the book to State Library:
Attn: Queensland Literary Awards
c/- State Library of Queensland
PO Box 3488
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
Find other delivery options in the terms and conditions of entry.
You will receive confirmation of your accepted nomination via email.
Past winners
2023
Praiseworthy
Alexis Wright
(Giramondo Publishing)
2022
The Other Half of You
Michael Mohammed Ahmad
(Hachette Australia)
2021
Song of the Crocodile
Nardi Simpson
(Hachette Australia)
2020
Stone Sky Gold Mountain
Mirandi Riwoe
(University of Queensland Press)
2019
Exploded View
Carrie Tiffany
(Text Publishing)
2018
Taboo
Kim Scott
(Pan Macmillan Australia)
More information
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