Inky Award

The Inky Awards are prestigious Australian literary awards that celebrate outstanding contributions to young adult literature. Established in 2010, the awards are unique in that they involve young readers directly in the nomination and voting processes, empowering them to have a voice in recognizing exceptional books that resonate with their age group. The Inky Awards focus specifically on young adult literature, engaging readers aged 12 to 20. The awards aim to highlight books that are particularly appealing and relevant to this demographic. There are two main categories for the awards: The Gold Inky Award: This award is given for the best Australian young adult book., The Silver Inky Award: This award is for the best international young adult book. Books are nominated for the Inky Awards based on their publication date within the eligibility year. The nominations are typically sourced from a combination of recommendations by young readers and suggestions from library staff and educators. After the shortlist is announced, young readers are invited to read the nominated books and cast their votes for their favourites.