Known as the oscars of the book industry, the australian book industry awards abias 2018 were held in sydney last night with a starstudded cast of authors and dignitaries, including former prime minister julia gillard and pulitzer prizewinning us author jennifer egan pictured right. Australian book industry awards longlist 2018 the book muse. Winners of the australian book industry awards 2017. Australian independent bookseller indie book awards. Andy griffiths 52storey treehouse wins top australian book. It is named in honour of childrens book author and illustrator, pixie oharris 1903. May 21, 2015 a childrens book is book of the year for the first time in the 15yearold australian book industry awards. If you dont know which one applies, we can help you find your award. The industry awards celebrate the best books, publishers and booksellers of the year. This years australian book industry awards shortlist.
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