JCU has revealed a shortlist for the annual Colin Roderick Award, which recognises the best book published in the preceding year in any genre that deals with an aspect of Australian life.
James Cook University has revealed a shortlist for the annual Colin Roderick Award, which recognises the best book published in the preceding year in any genre that deals with an aspect of Australian life.
The Award is part of the Foundation for Australian Literary Studies (FALS) at JCU, which is designed to foster the study of Australian literature within the University and in the community.
The Award is named after the Professor Colin Roderick, author and academic who came to JCU in 1965, where he worked until retiring in 1976. He established FALS and the award now bears his name.
The winner of the 2011 award will be announced at a special dinner next month.
JCU's Professor Donat Gallagher judged the award, alongside Professor Peter Pierce and Associate Professor Stephen Torre.
Professor Gallagher said they were impressed by the high quality of the titles submitted and by the wide range of modes, styles, subjects and innovative approaches.
"Entries for the Award were of outstanding quality in every category – fiction, biography, history and poetry," Professor Gallagher said.