Five Islands Press has announced the Judges’ shortlist for the 2024–25 Prize.
Bathypelagia —Debbie Lim, Cordite Publishing Inc.
Portraits of Drowning — Madeleine Dale, University of Queensland Press
The Infant Vine Isabella — G. Mead, UWA Publishing
Past & Parallel Lives — Kaya Ortiz, UWA Publishing
The winning and order of commended books will be announced at a Zoom event on
Wednesday 3 December, from 5.00–6.00 pm (AEST Melbourne time). Join at:
https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/2338614152?pwd=aVhRZElvYjh1T2ZId2h1QW9ZbThSU
T09&omn=83583511486 Password: 106945
Everyone is welcome to attend to hear the judges’ report and readings from the finalists.
Please note submissions are open until 15 July next year for the 2025–26 Prize. Entry is
free. For details on how to submit, go to https://www.canberra.edu.au/five-islands-prize/