2021 PM’s Literary Awards shortlist

30 outstanding titles from the traditional to the experimental celebrating Australia storytelling.

Outstanding entries from writers, poets, historians and illustrators have made it a tough call this year for judges of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards – narrowing down to just 30 titles for the 2021 shortlist from more than 470 entries.

While faced with a challenging year, many Australians travelled far and wide within the chapters and pages penned by our most beloved storytellers.

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