In a double boost for writers, readers and the book industry The Age is sponsoring the Melbourne Writers Festival and reviving the Age Book of the Year award, which was last presented in 2012.
about the white settlement of Melbourne and its impact on Indigenous people. I read it last year and it remains a stunning and important book. TheBook of the Year was – and will again be – one of the most prestigious literary prizes in Australia.”presented its literary awards for the first time in 1974 when David Foster won the fiction prize forHistory of Australia
. A poetry prize was introduced in 1993. Over the years, the overall title has been won by writers such as Peter Carey, Don Watson, Amy Witting, Fiona McGregor, Elizabeth Jolley, David Malouf, Sonya Hartnett and Luke Davies.
“Festivalgoers can expect a huge program of live, in-person events at venues across the CBD, showcasing the staggering talent of Australian writers,” McGuire said. “We’re also bringing leading international authors to our audience, both online as part of MWF Digital, as well as a handful of live-crosses to venues in Melbourne.”The Age
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