Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists introduced for 2022

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, have at present introduced the 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists.

The Awards recognise and have fun the distinctive literary abilities of established and rising Australian writers, illustrators, poets and historians.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the shortlists seize a various vary of voices from our nation’s vibrant literary sector.

“It’s elementary that Australian writers, illustrators and historians proceed to share their tales, connecting our individuals and pathing the way in which for reflection, schooling, leisure and respect,” the Prime Minister stated.

“These 30 shortlisted books exhibit the most important contribution literature makes in connecting Australians to our values, historical past and tradition – and I congratulate these creatives for his or her wonderful work.

“Being recognised by way of these prestigious awards helps construct the worldwide repute of Australian creatives and places Australia and its tales on the worldwide map.”

Minister Burke stated this 12 months’s shortlisting introduced a troublesome problem for the judges who needed to fastidiously evaluation many wonderful entries and choose 30 titles from greater than 540 eligible entries.

“There may be a rare stage of expertise and creativity demonstrated on this 12 months’s shortlisted books,” Minister Burke stated.

“It’s necessary we get extra Australian books into the fingers of extra readers, and these 30 shortlisted titles are one of the best place to begin – they signify a few of Australia’s highest stage of literary excellence, and every promote a novel message or take us on an interesting journey.

“I thank all entrants, and lengthen my gratitude to the judges for his or her experience, professionalism and dedication to this thorough evaluation course of.”

Winners of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards will probably be introduced on Tuesday 13 December in Launceston, Tasmania.