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01 Sep 2010: The Inkys longlist has been announced
The Centre for Youth Literature has just announced the longlist for the 2010 Inkys. The Inkys are awards for teenage literature voted for by readers. The longlist consists of 10 Australian books, all vying for the Gold Inky, and 10 International books, one of which will take home the Silver Inky. The longlist was selected by the Centre. A shortlist will be made by a panel of judges before voting opens to readers aged between 12 and 20.
We are thrilled to see two Text titles on the longlist. Will Grayson, Will Grayson, the collaboration by YA superstars John Green and David Levithan, and Kelly Link’s surreal collection of short stories, The Wrong Grave, are both in contention for the Silver Inky.
‘…John Green and David Levithan’s Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a complete romp…the novel is so tightly woven that it begins to feel miraculous…Will Grayson, Will Grayson is so funny, rude and original that by the time flowers hit the stage after Hold Me Closer, even the musical-averse will cheer.’ New York Times
‘Link invests fantasy and fairytale with literary kinks, giving her stories twists that are always quirky and sometimes postmodern. Her work glitters with dark intelligence and a distinctive brand of magic that reminded me of Neil Gaiman at his best…. A wonderful collection that will attract fans, young and old, of imaginative fiction.‘ Age
Important dates:
Shortlist chosen: 12 October
Voting commences: 12 October
Voting closes: 19 November
Winner announced: 25 November
You can read the entire longlist here.
31 Aug 2010: Jay Griffiths in the Alps
In April next year Text will publish the brilliant new book by author and adventurer Jay Griffiths, A Love Letter from a Stray Moon, a novel based on the life of Frida Kahlo and described by John Berger as ‘like a dress that Kahlo invented for herself and wore’. In the meantime, Jay will lead the next course at the Wordmeadow Writing Workshops, in the French Alps, from 24 to 28 October. She will be joined by Paul Henry, the acclaimed Welsh author of seven collections of poetry.
Near the historic village of Samoens and less than an hour from Geneva Airport, Wordmeadow offers the chance to explore new territory on the page and on foot through its residential writing courses. Cocoon yourself in its gorgeous chalet, enjoy delicious organic food, and be inspired through open-air workshops with high-calibre professional writers, skilled at teaching creative writing in a friendly environment. Catch a spark from the current that runs through Jay’s writing, and cultivate your talents in the Wordmeadow.
Your chance to win a copy of An Love Letter from a Stray Moon
Closer to home, we’re on the lookout for lovers of great writing and great art. To spread the word about Jay’s new book, we have three limited-edition advance copies of the amazing A Love Letter from a Stray Moon to give to the first three people that email us with the subject line ‘Jay Griffiths’ and their postal address. Send us a short review when you’ve read the book and it will be posted online.
Update: winners announced
Bronwyn Firman
Ms A Bishop
Bree Edwards
Thanks to everyone who entered.
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