The ACT Books of the year, 1993-2006 on display in the ACT Heritage Library.

The ACT Book of the Year recognises quality contemporary Australian literary works including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. 

To be eligible for the ACT Book of the Year the author must either reside in the ACT or strongly demonstrate an ACT literary practice, and the book must have been published in the calendar year preceding the year of nomination.

The ACT Government, through the ACT Arts Fund administered by artsACT, has offered an ACT Book of the Year award since 1993.

The ACT Heritage Library is located on the first level of the Woden Library Building in Corinna Street, Phillip. The exhibition continues until 30 January, 2007.

Download a printable list of ACT Book of the Year winners.

View lists of ACT Book of the Year and other local literary award winners.