The 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 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.

Shortlist 2008
Judges 2008

Winner 2007
Shortlist 2007
Judges 2007

Winner 2006
Shortlist 2006
Judges 2006

Previous winners include: 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), Touch Me by James Moloney (2001) and Killing Aurora by Helen Barnes (2000).