The publishers of each book aren’t mentioned until you click through on each title but in listing the titles below I noticed some interesting trends: Rather it’s the politicians using this prize as a political football. I used to work for the relevant department (albeit in the Communications portfolio, not Arts), and I still do consulting work there from time to time, so I’m very much aware that the underlying problems are not the fault of the public servants (although the website probably is). To add insult to injury, Malcolm Turnbull’s name is spelled incorrectly on the (poorly designed but very fancy looking) website. Hello government? This stuff is not brain surgery. This year, all they can say is: “The winners will be announced in the coming weeks.” Well, that takes us very close to Christmas and does not leave long for the winners to capitalise on any possible boost to Christmas sales.

You’d think that would be long enough for the administrators to get it right but these awards are plagued by issues of timing (no one ever says when the shortlist or winners will be announced).

This year marks 10 years since the first Prime Minister’s Literary Awards took place in 2008. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield had a big, distracting day yesterday (YES!) but today they have actually got some work done and have announced the shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.Īccording to the press release there were more than 450 entries and “The 30 shortlisted books showcase the breadth and depth of Australia’s literary talent across six categories-fiction, non-fiction, Australian history, young adult fiction, children’s fiction and poetry.” But she's also in store for another discovery-one of kindness, forgiveness, and friendship Cataloging source YDX Holmes, Janet A.UPDATE: Winners announced 1 December – winners are in bold, below. When a girl steals her friend's beautiful yellow kite, she soon discovers what a big mistake she has made. Language eng Summary Sometimes we want a thing so much we can't prevent ourselves from taking it.

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Blue Sky Yellow Kite by Janet A. Holmes