Fed: Children and family recurring theme in Miles Franklin shortlist

AAP General News (Australia)
04-21-2005
Fed: Children and family recurring theme in Miles Franklin shortlist

Children, family and orphans are recurring themes in this year's entries for the Miles
Franklin Literary Award.

Judges have whittled the 43 books submitted to five shortlisted novels.

2005 marks the 51st year since MILES FRANKLIN'S death.

Best known for her novel My Brilliant Career, FRANKLIN established the awards as a
celebration of Australian literature.

Last year's winner -- SHIRLEY HAZZARD -- received $42,000.

But this year's prize money is yet to be determined with organisers still negotiating
with sponsors.

A panel of five judges will decide the final winner which will be announced on June
the 23rd at the State Library of New South Wales.

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