Prize for Young Adult Fiction

This prize is offered for a published work of fiction or collection of short stories written for a readership between the ages of 13 and 18. Publishers may also consider submitting books that are appropriate to young adult readers but not published under a young adult imprint.

Literary merit is the major judging criterion. In the case of illustrated books, the additional criterion of literary and artistic unity is considered.

Winner and Shortlist 2009
Judges 2009

Winner and Shortlist 2008
Judges 2008

Winner 2007
Shortlist 2007
Judges 2007

Previous winners include: Tomorrow All Will Be Beautiful by Brigid Lowry (2008), Notes from the Teenage Underground by Simmone Howell, Theodora's Gift by Ursula Dubosarsky (2006), Wildlight: A Journey by David Metzenthen (2003), Njunjul the Sun by Meme McDonald and Boori Monty Pryor (2002).