Davitt Awards

	Davitt Awards The Davitt Awards are literary awards which are presented annually by the Sisters in Crime Australia association. The awards are named in honour of Ellen Davitt (1812–1879) who wrote Australia's first mystery novel, ''Force and Fraud'' in 1865. They are presented for Australian crime fiction, by women, for both adults and young adults. They were established in 2001 to mark the 10th anniversary of the association. Categories Adult Novel Young Adult Novel True Crime Debut Crime Readers' Choice Previous winners 2000s 2010s See also List of Australian literary awards * List of literary awards honoring women * Sisters in Crime Sisters in Crime is an organization that has 4,500 members in 60+ regional chapters worldwide, offering networking, advice and support to mystery authors. Members are authors, readers, publishers, agents, booksellers and librarians bound by their a ... References {{reflist External linksDavitt Awards Australian literary awards Literar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Australian Literature Australian literature is the literature, written or literary work produced in the area or by the people of the Australia, Commonwealth of Australia and its preceding colonies. During its early Western civilisation, Western history, Australia was a collection of British colonies; as such, its recognised literary tradition begins with and is linked to the broader tradition of English literature. However, the narrative art of Australian writers has, since 1788, introduced the character of a new continent into literature—exploring such themes as Aboriginal Australians, Aboriginality, ''mateship'', egalitarianism, democracy, national identity, migration, Australia's unique location and geography, the complexities of urban living, and "My Country, the beauty and the terror" of life in the Australian bush. Overview Australian writers who have obtained international renown include the Nobel Prize for Literature, Nobel-winning author Patrick White, as well as authors Christina Stead, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Genius Squad Catherine Jinks (born 1963) is an Australian writer of fiction books for all age groups. She has won many awards including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award four times, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, the Aurealis Award for science fiction, the IBBY Australia Ena Noel Encouragement Award, the Adelaide Festival Award, and the Davitt Award for crime fiction. Early life Jinks was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and grew up in Papua New Guinea where her father worked as a patrol officer. She went to Ku-ring-gai High School in Sydney, where the library was named after her in 2007. Books This Way Out (1991) The Future Trap (1993) Witch Bank (1995) The Secret of Hermitage Isle (1996) An Evening with the Messiah (1996) Little White Secrets (1997) Eye to Eye (1998) The Horrible Holiday (1998) Piggy in the Middle (1998) The Stinking Great Lie (1999) The Inquisitor (2000) The Notary (2000) You'll Wake the Baby (2000) What's Hector McKe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' is a 2015 Children's novel by R. A. Spratt. It is the second book in the ''Friday Barnes'' book series and continues the adventures of Friday, a boarding school girl, who solves mysteries. Publication history 2015, Australia, Random House Australia 2016, Phil Grosier (illus.), 272p. USA, Roaring Brook Press Reception A review of ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' in '' Kirkus Reviews'' wrote "Spratt continues to hit just the right mix of dry humor and suspense.". In a similar vein, ''Booklist'' liked its humour and unusual mysteries. ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' has also been reviewed by ''School Library Journal ''School Library Journal'' (''SLJ'') is an American monthly magazine containing reviews and other articles for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with ...'', and '' Horn Book Guide Reviews'', It won the 2016 Davit Award for B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2016 In Australian Literature This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 2016. Major publications Literary fiction * Melissa Ashley – ''The Birdman's Wife'' * Georgia Blain – ''Between a Wolf and a Dog'' Hannah Kent – ''The Good People'' Heather Rose – ''The Museum of Modern Love'' Josephine Wilson – ''Extinctions'' Children's and young adult fiction Trace Balla – ''Rockhopping'' * Maxine Beneba Clarke – ''The Patchwork Bike'' * Andy Griffiths – ''The Tree House Fun Book'' and ''The 78-Storey Treehouse'' * Zana Fraillon – ''The Bone Sparrow'' * Tania McCartney – ''Smile/Cry: A Beginner's Book of Feelings'' * Shivaun Plozza – ''Frankie'' * Richard Roxburgh – ''Artie and the Grime Wave'' * Shaun Tan – ''Tales from Outer Suburbia'' Claire Zorn – ''One Would Think the Deep'' Crime Jane Harper – '' The Dry'' * David Whish-Wilson – ''Old Scores'' Science fiction and fantasy * Juliet Marillier – ''Den of Wolves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Big Little Lies (novel) ''Big Little Lies'' is a 2014 novel written by Liane Moriarty. It was published in July 2014 by Penguin Publishing. The novel made the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list. In 2015, it was a recipient of the Davitt Award. Synopsis Jane, a single mother, is on her way to Pirriwee Public School in Sydney's Northern Beaches, where her son Ziggy is starting kindergarten. On the way, she meets Madeline, another mother with a daughter of the same age. Madeline's friend Celeste is also sending her twin sons, Max and Josh, to school. The two strike up a friendship with Jane. All three of them have their own problems: Madeline is resentful that her daughter from her previous marriage is growing close to her ex-husband's new wife, Bonnie; Celeste is physically abused by her rich banker husband, Perry; and Jane was raped and left to raise her son Ziggy on her own. To make matters worse for her, Ziggy is accused of bullying Amabella, his future classmate, during orientation. As months pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Davitt Awards The Davitt Awards are literary awards which are presented annually by the Sisters in Crime Australia association. The awards are named in honour of Ellen Davitt (1812–1879) who wrote Australia's first mystery novel, ''Force and Fraud'' in 1865. They are presented for Australian crime fiction, by women, for both adults and young adults. They were established in 2001 to mark the 10th anniversary of the association. Categories Adult Novel Young Adult Novel True Crime Debut Crime Readers' Choice Previous winners 2000s 2010s See also List of Australian literary awards * List of literary awards honoring women * Sisters in Crime Sisters in Crime is an organization that has 4,500 members in 60+ regional chapters worldwide, offering networking, advice and support to mystery authors. Members are authors, readers, publishers, agents, booksellers and librarians bound by their a ... References {{reflist External linksDavitt Awards Australian literary awards Literar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Australian Literature Australian literature is the literature, written or literary work produced in the area or by the people of the Australia, Commonwealth of Australia and its preceding colonies. During its early Western civilisation, Western history, Australia was a collection of British colonies; as such, its recognised literary tradition begins with and is linked to the broader tradition of English literature. However, the narrative art of Australian writers has, since 1788, introduced the character of a new continent into literature—exploring such themes as Aboriginal Australians, Aboriginality, ''mateship'', egalitarianism, democracy, national identity, migration, Australia's unique location and geography, the complexities of urban living, and "My Country, the beauty and the terror" of life in the Australian bush. Overview Australian writers who have obtained international renown include the Nobel Prize for Literature, Nobel-winning author Patrick White, as well as authors Christina Stead, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Genius Squad Catherine Jinks (born 1963) is an Australian writer of fiction books for all age groups. She has won many awards including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award four times, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, the Aurealis Award for science fiction, the IBBY Australia Ena Noel Encouragement Award, the Adelaide Festival Award, and the Davitt Award for crime fiction. Early life Jinks was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and grew up in Papua New Guinea where her father worked as a patrol officer. She went to Ku-ring-gai High School in Sydney, where the library was named after her in 2007. Books This Way Out (1991) The Future Trap (1993) Witch Bank (1995) The Secret of Hermitage Isle (1996) An Evening with the Messiah (1996) Little White Secrets (1997) Eye to Eye (1998) The Horrible Holiday (1998) Piggy in the Middle (1998) The Stinking Great Lie (1999) The Inquisitor (2000) The Notary (2000) You'll Wake the Baby (2000) What's Hector McKe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' is a 2015 Children's novel by R. A. Spratt. It is the second book in the ''Friday Barnes'' book series and continues the adventures of Friday, a boarding school girl, who solves mysteries. Publication history 2015, Australia, Random House Australia 2016, Phil Grosier (illus.), 272p. USA, Roaring Brook Press Reception A review of ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' in '' Kirkus Reviews'' wrote "Spratt continues to hit just the right mix of dry humor and suspense.". In a similar vein, ''Booklist'' liked its humour and unusual mysteries. ''Friday Barnes, Under Suspicion'' has also been reviewed by ''School Library Journal ''School Library Journal'' (''SLJ'') is an American monthly magazine containing reviews and other articles for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with ...'', and '' Horn Book Guide Reviews'', It won the 2016 Davit Award for B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2016 In Australian Literature This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 2016. Major publications Literary fiction * Melissa Ashley – ''The Birdman's Wife'' * Georgia Blain – ''Between a Wolf and a Dog'' Hannah Kent – ''The Good People'' Heather Rose – ''The Museum of Modern Love'' Josephine Wilson – ''Extinctions'' Children's and young adult fiction Trace Balla – ''Rockhopping'' * Maxine Beneba Clarke – ''The Patchwork Bike'' * Andy Griffiths – ''The Tree House Fun Book'' and ''The 78-Storey Treehouse'' * Zana Fraillon – ''The Bone Sparrow'' * Tania McCartney – ''Smile/Cry: A Beginner's Book of Feelings'' * Shivaun Plozza – ''Frankie'' * Richard Roxburgh – ''Artie and the Grime Wave'' * Shaun Tan – ''Tales from Outer Suburbia'' Claire Zorn – ''One Would Think the Deep'' Crime Jane Harper – '' The Dry'' * David Whish-Wilson – ''Old Scores'' Science fiction and fantasy * Juliet Marillier – ''Den of Wolves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Big Little Lies (novel) ''Big Little Lies'' is a 2014 novel written by Liane Moriarty. It was published in July 2014 by Penguin Publishing. The novel made the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list. In 2015, it was a recipient of the Davitt Award. Synopsis Jane, a single mother, is on her way to Pirriwee Public School in Sydney's Northern Beaches, where her son Ziggy is starting kindergarten. On the way, she meets Madeline, another mother with a daughter of the same age. Madeline's friend Celeste is also sending her twin sons, Max and Josh, to school. The two strike up a friendship with Jane. All three of them have their own problems: Madeline is resentful that her daughter from her previous marriage is growing close to her ex-husband's new wife, Bonnie; Celeste is physically abused by her rich banker husband, Perry; and Jane was raped and left to raise her son Ziggy on her own. To make matters worse for her, Ziggy is accused of bullying Amabella, his future classmate, during orientation. As months pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]