Western Australian Premier's Book Awards
The annual awards support, develop and recognise excellence in Western Australian writing. The State Library manages the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards on behalf of the WA Government.
With a total prize pool of $120,000 across eight categories, the awards recognise books that capture the excellence of Western Australian storytelling. Discover the 2026 shortlisted books below.
Start reading your way through a selection of shortlisted and winning books through the Libby app, free with your State Library membership.
For any enquiries, please contact premiersbookawards@slwa.wa.gov.au
News
8 July 2026
Fantastical worlds, grim underbellies and stories of place and identity make up this year’s shortlist, which reflects the richness and complexity of WA storytelling.
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Meet the shortlisted authors of the 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards at a day of panel discussions, book signings and live experiences that spotlight the richness, diversity and daring of WA writing.
Winners and Shortlists from previous years of the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.
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The numbat artwork is based on an original illustration, "Constellation" by © Moira Court, a Western Australian illustrator twice-nominated for Best Children's Book. More illustrations can be viewed on the State Library Catalogue (PWC/218).