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Department of Culture and the Arts Government of Western Australia State Library of Western Australia Media Statement Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Tel: (08) 9427 3150 Fax: (08) 9427 3152 Email: [email protected] www.slwa.wa.gov.au Premier's Book Awards - Call for Entries The State Library of Western Australia announces the Call for Entries for the 2006 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. These awards promote Western Australia’s many talented writers, with past winners of the Premier’s Prize including Tim Winton, Michéle Drouart, Carolyn Polizzotto, Robert Drewe, Gail Jones, Glyn Parry, Elizabeth Jolley, Kim Scott, Richard Bosworth and Dorothy Hewett. Entry is open to books and scripts which have been published/produced between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2006. To be eligible writers must have been born in Western Australia, or reside in WA, or have been a resident in WA for a minimum of 10 years at some stage although not currently a resident of WA, or whose work has WA as its primary focus. The closing date for entries is Friday 5 January 2007. People can choose to enter any of the 6 categories in the Awards: Fiction, Poetry, Non- Fiction (Two Awards), Children's Book, Writing for Young Adults and Script. Each category carries a $7,500 prize. Books that make a contribution to the understanding of Western Australia’s past will also be eligible for the $7,500 West Australian History Award. The Premier's Prize of $20,000 is presented to the overall winner, chosen from the category winners. Prize money is made available by the Western Australian Government. The West Australian History Award is sponsored by the Department of Culture and the Arts. The awards are organised and promoted by the State Library of Western Australia. Short listed entries will be announced in April 2007 with the Awards being presented at a gala function in May or June 2007. Writers or publishers wanting to enter their work should contact the State Library on (08) 9427 3330 or fax (08) 9427 3336 for the official Guidelines and Entry Form. The Entry Form can be downloaded from the State Library’s website at http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/pba.html For more information regarding the Premier's Book Awards please contact Doug George on (08) 9427 3150 or facsimile (08) 9427 3152. GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA .