The State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW) has announced this year’s shortlist for the National Biography Award! This Award is presented annually to a published work of biographical or autobiographical writing aiming to promote public interest in these genres.

Each shortlisted author will receive $2000 while the winner will receive $25, 000.

The shortlisted works are:

• The Lotus Eaters by Emily Clements

• One Bright Moon by Andrew Kwong

• Max by Alex Miller

• Truganini: Journey through the apocalypse by Cassandra Pybus

• Tell Me Why by Archie Roach

• Penny Wong: Passion and principle by Margaret Simons

This year’s winner will be announced at a special event on 26 August. You can read more about the prize, and the shortlist, here.