The winners of the 2022 ABIAs have been announced! What a great year of books it has been. The winners reflect the excellence of Australian books and particularly highlighted the incredible debut authors and many female authors who are making their mark! Congratulations to all the winners.

The Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) celebrate the achievements of authors and publishers in bringing Australian books to readers.

Winners for the Australian Book Industry Awards are determined through a process of selection, first by the ABIA Academy of more than 200 industry professionals, and then a shortlist and winners are chosen by a judging panel.

Book of the Year

Love & Virtue by Diana Reid

Small Publisher’s Adult Book of the Year

Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen

Literary Fiction Book of the Year

Love & Virtue by Diana Reid

General Fiction Book of the Year

Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz

Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year

The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar

Picture Book of the Year

Somebody’s Land by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing, illustrated by David Hardy

Click here for the full list of winners…