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A spotlight shines on an open book in a library, highlighting a manuscript page, symbolizing the Miles Franklin Award longlist announcement.

Miles Franklin Award 2026 Longlist Features New and Established Voices

Two debut novelists, Dominic Amerena and Steve MinOn, have earned a coveted spot on the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist, a clear testament to a fresh wave of Australian literary talent.

Claire Donovan·May 20, 2026

Five diverse young authors, Megan Kamalei Kakimoto, Anika Jade Levy, Carrie R. Moore, Maggie Su, and Stephanie Wambugu, smiling on a stage, celebrating their 5 Under 35 literary awards.

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National Book Foundation Reveals 2026 5 Under 35 Honorees

The National Book Foundation has revealed its 2026 5 Under 35 honorees, celebrating five promising debut fiction writers under the age of 35. This prestigious award highlights authors poised to make a lasting impact on American literature.

Claire Donovan·April 8, 2026