Tag Archives: Young Adult Fiction

The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlist for 2016

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards began in 2008 and aim to recognise individual excellence and the contribution Australian authors make to the nation’s cultural and intellectual life.  The panel of judges make recommendations to the Prime Minister for the shortlists and winners across … Continue reading →

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NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

The Christina Stead Prize for Fiction The Christina Stead Prize ($40,000) is offered for a book of fiction – for a novel or a collection of stories. Ghost River by Tony Birch Locust Girl. A Lovesong by Merlinda Bobis Clade by … Continue reading →

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Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Simon & Schuster | 2009 | 391 p. Found on the YA shelves at YA FITZPATRICK   Plot Summary : Nora grey is an average girl. She goes to school, studies hard, gets good grades and … Continue reading →

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2014 Inky Awards Longlist

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

The Inky Awards recognise high-quality young adult literature, with the longlist and shortlist selected by young adults, and the winners voted for online by the teen readers of InsideaDog.com.au. There are two awards: the Gold Inky Award for an Australian … Continue reading →

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Young Adult News

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

The Blue Mountains Library now has a couple of sites specifically for Young Adult book and library news: check them out on Pinterest and Tumblr. What is Pinterest? Pinterest is a virtual ‘pin-board’ where people can ‘pin’ or ‘re-pin’ images, … Continue reading →

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Inky Awards 2012

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Librarians with Altitude

The winners of the 2012 Inky Awards were announced a few days ago. These awards go to books for Young Adults and are voted on by Young Adults.  The Gold Inky, which is awarded to an Australian author, was won … Continue reading →

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