Magabala Books is thrilled to announce that Big, Big Love, Compassion and Refugia have been shortlisted for the 2025 ACT Literary Awards.

Lisa Fuller and Samantha Campbell's Big, Big Love was recognised in the Children’s literature (younger readers) category, while Compassion by Julie Janson appeared in the Fiction category, and Refugia by Elfie Shiosaki was included in the Poetry category.

Congratulations to these deadly titles and the creators who made them.

Upcoming important dates for these awards:

Winners announced: 3 July 2025