Established by the Australian Publishers' Association, the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA Awards) celebrate the achievements of authors, publishers and booksellers over the past year. The list of prize winners since 2006 is available at the APA's website [archived].
Source: http://www.publishers.asn.au/ Sighted: 10/12/2013.
In 2006 the Australian Publishers Association introduced a new series of Awards, the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA). The Awards 'incorporate awards for individual books as well as general industry awards.'
In 2023, they announced a new addition of three awards: commissioning editor/publisher of the year, marketing strategy of the year, and social impact book of the year.
The complete list of Awards are not covered by AustLit. Book of the year awards and individual awards for persons are added to AustLit.
'While books can play important roles in helping children develop a positive sense of identity and of their place as equal members of society, evidence shows how the lack of diverse literature contributes to feelings of inferiority and invisibility for children from underrepresented groups as well as to a sense of superiority and normality for children from majority groups. This study reports on the representation of racial diversity in award-listed Australian children's picturesbooks in 2019 and 2020. A critical theoretical framework was employed to analyze both texts and images of ninety award-listed books. While the outcomes suggest increasing attention to diverse representation in children's literature, authentic and equitable representation falls short. Particular concerns were found regarding portrayals of First Nations people through outdated stereotypes or misinformation.' (Publication abstract)
'Queensland writer Jessica Townsend has continued her saga of success, taking three major gongs at the Australian Book Industry Awards for her debut novel Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Hachette Australia).'
