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The ABIA has unfurled its yearly shortlists and, quite frankly, we’re catching our breath here at Text.
A stellar year of publishing has resulted in stellar representation across a whole host of categories.
Time is running out to get your entries in for the 2010 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing. Submissions close on Friday 4 June so get busy tidying those manuscripts and give us a chance to uncover your genius.
Award-winning author, J.M. Coetzee has been knighted in the Order of the Dutch Lion by The Royal Civilian Order of the Netherlands
The two-times Booker winner and Nobel laureate has been recognised for his immense body of work, which includes such outstanding books as Read more
When you write one of the most loved books ever in Life of Pi, and then take eight years to publish a new book you are bound to create an atmosphere of anticipation. When that new book, Read more
Miles Franklin Award competition
We’ve had an amazing response to our Miles Franklin Award competition. On offer were three double passes to ‘An Afternoon With The Authors’, a special event at the State Library of Victoria where authors Read more
This month Text Publishing is thrilled to release War at the Wall Street Journal, Sarah Ellison’s amazing insider account of Rupert Murdoch’s takeover of the famed paper.
It’s here again. That time of the year where we knuckle down to the very serious task of unearthing great writing for young adults and children.
Entries are now open for The $10,000 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing. Visit the Read more
Kirsten Reed’s stunning debut novel, the quirky yet harrowing road trip The Ice Age, has taken flight and just been published in the UK.
Eva Hornung’s visceral novel Dog Boy has just received shortlisting for the ALS Gold Medal.
The longlist for this year’s BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction has been announced and includes Peter Hessler’s engaging account of his travels through China, Country Driving.
