UQP titles shortlisted for the 2024 South Australian Literary Awards

We're pleased to share the news that four UQP titles have been shortlisted across categories at the 2024 South Australian Literary Awards.

These literary awards, introduced in 1986 by the Government of South Australia, celebrate Australia’s writing culture by offering national and state-based literary prizes across a range of genres. The Awards program includes fellowships for South Australian writers, highlighting the importance of our unique local writers, supporting the literary community and contributing to public engagement with literature.

Fiction Award

Permafrostby SJ Norman

Non-fiction Award

Personal Scoreby Ellen van Neerven

John Bray Poetry Award

At the Altar of Touchby Gavin Yuan Gao

Children's Literature Award

The Way of Dogby Zana Fraillon

Congratulations to all shortlisted authors! Winners will be announced at a ceremony in October.