The presentation of Storylines Trust achievement awards and annual awards for original manuscripts in the genres of junior fiction, young adult, illustration, books in te reo Māori and picture books will be presented this year at the Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day on 7 April 2024.
Congratulations to all of the shortlisted entrants.
Storylines Tom Fitzgibbon Award
in association with Scholastic New Zealand for an original junior novel manuscript.
The shortlist is:
Heather McQuillan, Christchurch
Kara Laurenson, Tauranga
Louise Shaw, Geraldine
in association with Scholastic New Zealand for an original picture book text.
The shortlist is:
Anne Slight, Whangamata
Annelies Judson, Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland
Joanne Ferrar, Palmerston North
in association with Allen & Unwin New Zealand for an original young adult novel manuscript.
The shortlist is;
Philippa Werry, Wellington
Hannah Marshall, Wellington
Kiri Lightfoot, Auckland
Kate Twomey, Wellington
in association with Penguin Random House New Zealand for a previously unpublished picture book illustrator.
The shortlist is;
Karen Phelps, Christchurch
Kaye Julian, Wellington
Ronnie Baker, Nelson
There is no shortlist for the Storylines Janice Marriott Mentoring Award or Storylines Te Kahurangi Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira Award
The winner of each award will be announced at the annual Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day, Sunday 7 April, Auckland. Register now to attend.
