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UQP authors shortlisted for the 2023 ABIAs Book Awards
Posted 19.04.2023

UQP authors shortlisted for the 2023 ABIAs Book Awards

UQP are delighted to share that three of our titles have been shortlisted across four categories at the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards: Book Awards, as well as the Wavesound edition of UQP title, The Whitewash.

The ABIAs showcase the best talent in the business, with exceptional collaborations between publishers, authors, editors, illustrators, marketers and designers in bringing quality books to Australian and international markets.

The winners will be announced at the red-carpet ABIA Ceremony, to be held on Thursday 25 May at Doltone House (Darling Island) in Sydney.

Shortlisted Titles

Tell Me Againby Amy Thunig for Small Publishers’ Adult Book of the Year and The Matt Richell Award for a New Writer of the Year

In this remarkable memoir, Amy narrates her journey through childhood and adolescence, growing up with parents who struggled with addiction and incarceration. She reveals the importance of extended family and community networks when your immediate loved ones are dealing with endemic poverty and intergenerational trauma.

The Jammer by Nova Weetman for Book of the Year for Older Children

Set against the backdrop of roller derby, The Jammer is a poignant story of broken bones and healing hearts from one of Australia’s most popular middle-grade authors, Nova Weetman.

A Tiny Lightby Alison Lester for Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year

The perfect bedtime story from Australia’s most loved-picture book creator.

The Whitewashby Siang Lu for Audiobook of the Year (Wavesound)

Siang Lu’s searing debut is a black comedy about the whitewashing of the Asian film industry, told in the form of an oral documentary.

For the full shortlist, visit the ABIAs website.