Colin Roderick Literary Award

 

Every year, the Foundation for Australian Literary Studies, which is based right here at JCU, gives a highly prestigious award to an Australian author. The Colin Roderick Literary Award recognises an Australian book that deals with any aspect of Australian life. This year JCU library was fortunate enough to have been gifted all 15 of the long-listed titles. This is a great snapshot into the level of talent we have in Australia. The books are currently on display in the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library - JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus, or you can place a hold via One Search. The winner will be announced November, 2021.

Shortlisted books

Sofie Laguna, Infinite Splendour.

Garry Disher, Consolation.

Louise Milligan, Witness.

Jane Harper, The Survivors

Anna Goldsworthy, Melting Moments.

Jessie Tu, A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing.

Long-listed books

Sofie Laguna, Infinite Splendour.

Garry Disher, Consolation.

Louise Milligan, Witness.

Jane Harper, The Survivors.

Anna Goldsworthy, Melting Moments.

Jessie Tu, A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing.

Elizabeth Tan, Smart Ovens for Lonely People.

Mark Wilson, Eureka! A story of the goldfields.

Steven Conte, The Tolstoy Estate.

Stephanie Convery, After the Count: The death of Davey Browne.

Kirli Saunders, Bindi.

Grantlee Kieza, Banks.

Nardi Simpson, Song of the Crocodile.

Daniel Keighran & Tony Park, Courage Under Fire.

Tobias McCorkell, Everything in its Right Place.



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