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Tan nominated for a HugoThe Arrival by Shaun Tan (Lothian) has been nominated for yet another award, this time in the United States.Published 26 March, 2008 
The Arrival by Shaun Tan (Lothian) has been nominated for yet another award, this time in the United States. The Arrival has been nominated for a Hugo in the official awards of the World Science Fiction Society, which are open to sci-fi, fantasy and horror titles. Tan's graphic novel has been nominated in the ‘best related book' category for a title ‘which is related to science fiction, fantasy or fandom but does not qualify for any of the fiction categories.' Tan himself has also been nominated in the ‘best professional artist' category. The awards are announced on 9 August at the 66th World Science Fiction Convention. For a full list of the nominations visit the Hugo Awards website More from Book News Archive
Father's Day is just around the corner and the charts are reflecting some early bird buying activity.3 September, 2008
National Reading Day for Literacy and Numeracy Week
As part of National Literacy and Numeracy Week which kicked off yesterday, National Reading Day also coincides with Indigenous Literacy Day today (Wednesday).3 September, 2008 
Matt Ottley has responded to criticism of his Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Requiem for a Beast (Hachette Livre Children's Books), saying that the cover and title make it clear the book is not intended for young children.3 September, 2008
Mackellar wins Peter Blazey Fellowship
The 2009 Peter Blazey Fellowship was announced on Thursday August 28 at the Melbourne Writers' Festival.3 September, 2008
Text Young Adult Prize winner announced
Announced at the Melbourne Writers' Festival on Saturday 30 August, the inaugural Text Young Adult Prize went to Richard Newsome for The Billionaire's Curse3 September, 2008 
Presented on Friday night in the Festival Club at the Melbourne Writers' Festival, the Ned Kelly Awards honour Australian crime writing.3 September, 2008
Melbourne Writers' Festival attendances up by 40%
The 2008 Melbourne Writers' Festival wrapped up on the weekend and by all accounts has been a success.3 September, 2008 
Indigenous Literacy Day takes place around Australia today, with many booksellers and publishers donating a percentage of their day's earnings to the Indigenous Literacy Project.3 September, 2008
Victorian Prem's awards announced
The winners of the 2008 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards were announced at an awards dinner at Melbourne's Federation Square on Monday night.3 September, 2008 
The events and book features at this year's Melbourne Writer's Festival were peppered throughout the media this week.3 September, 2008 |
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