The Queensland Literary Awards showcase outstanding writers from across Australia, celebrating emerging and established authors from a range of genres.
Published book awards offer cash prizes and are open to books published between 1 May 2024 and 30 April 2025.
Development awards are also available and offer cash prizes, publication opportunities and support for career development.
For further information, view the terms and conditions of entry on State Library’s website.
Take advantage of $45 early bird entry fees until 17 March, saving $10 per entry. Entry is free for all development award categories.Â
Nominations must close at 5 pm AEST, Tuesday 22 April.
The shortlist will be announced in August and the winners will be revealed in September.
Gallery image 1: 2021 Queensland Literary Awards Ceremony, photo by Joe Ruckli, State Library of Queensland.
Gallery image 2 & 4: 2024 Queensland Literary Awards Ceremony, photo by Joe Ruckli, State Library of Queensland.
Gallery image 3: Winners of the 2024 Queensland Literary Awards with Vicki McDonald AM, State Librarian and CEO and Debbie Best, Chairperson, Library Board of Queensland. 2024, photo by Joe Ruckli, State Library Queensland.
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