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October 2nd, 2017

2017 Inky Winners Announced!

On 2 October we announced the winners of the 2017 Inky Awards in a ceremony at State Library Victoria. In attendance were four Inky judges who conducted the proceedings, as well as shortlisted authors Shivaun Plozza and Zana Fraillon. Both...

September 17th, 2017

Inky Awards Shortlist: Interview with Ruta Sepetys

Interview questions for Ruta Sepetys, proudly provided by 15-year-old Inky Awards judge, Josh. Hi Josh! Thanks so much for these questions – Ruta Q: What is your book about? A: Salt to the Sea is set during World War II...

September 16th, 2017

Inky Awards Shortlist: Interview with David Levithan and Nina LaCour

Interview questions for Silver Inky shortlisted David Levithan and Nina LaCour, proudly provided by 16-year-old Inky Awards judge, Kellie. What is your book about? David: It’s about two queer teens, Mark and Kate, who go to the same...

September 15th, 2017

Inky Awards Shortlist: Interview with Alice Oseman

Brodie: Hi Alice! Oh. My. Gosh. Before I introduce myself as Brodie, a 2017 Inky Awards judge (whoops, I introduced myself), I need to say how incredible Radio Silence is. Amazing. Marvellous. Astounding. I could go on! Once I finished...

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