Home-grown fantasy and science fiction: the Aurealis Award winners 2022
The Aurealis Awards celebrate the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers. The winners for 2022 have just been announced, so check them out today to discover local writers who bring their unique Australian perspective to the weird, the fantastical and the strange.
Best Children’s Fiction: Dragon Skin by Karen Foxlee
A thrilling and heart-breaking adventure set in the lush landscapes of Northern Queensland. When Pip finds a half-dead dragon at the local waterhole, how will she save it and return it to its home?
Find the book in our catalogue here: Dragon Skin by Karen Foxlee, also available as an EBook (Borrow Box), MP3 Audiobook, eAudiobook (Borrow Box), and also available in a Dyslexia friendly font!
Best Graphic Novel: The Curiosities by Zana Fraillon and Phil Lesnie
This beautiful picture book explores themes of disability and community through the strange imagery of the Curiosities—mysterious beings that help and hinder a young child.
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Best Young Adult Novel & Best Science Fiction Novel: Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker
Waking Romeo retells Romeo & Juliet in the future, turning the classic story on its head with a spellbinding romance and twisty time-travel plot. One of the most original YA novels of the year.
Find the book in our catalogue here: Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker, also available as an eBook (Borrow Box), MP3 Audiobook, and eAudiobook (Borrow Box).
Best Fantasy Novel: Dark Rise by C. S. Pacat
Ancient conspiracies of light and darkness battle in secret in this YA fantasy. But the lines between good and evil become blurred as Dark Rise draws you in with one twist after another.
Find the book in our catalogue here: Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat, also available as an eBook (Borrow Box).
Book Series Award: Blood and Gold by Kim Wilkins
The Blood and Gold trilogy is an epic fantasy following the fates of five sisters, ranging from the warrior queen Bluebell to the magically gifted Ash. As the grand saga continues, sister will fight against sister in a mythic world of gods, magic and giants. The series begins with Daughters of the Storm and continues with Sisters of the Fire and Queens of the Sea.
Find Book One our catalogue here: Daughters of the Storm by Kim Wilkins, also available as eBook (Libby), and eAudiobook (Borrow Box)
Book Two: Sisters of the Fire , also available as eAudio (Borrow Box), and CD Audiobook.
Book Three: Queens of the Sea, also available as eAudiobook (Borrow Box), and MP3 Audiobook.
Discover the full list of Aurealis winners.