Booked Out congratulates the longlisted authors for the 2016 Golden Inky Awards! Selected by young adults themselves, the Golden Inky Awards recognise outstanding Australian YA literature. We are excited to see so many Booked Outers commended, including:

• Erin Gough for The Flywheel
• Amie Kaufman for Illuminae with Jay Kristoff
• Lili Wilkinson for Green Valentine
• Gabrielle Williams for The Guy, The Girl, The Artist and his Ex
• Fiona Wood for Cloudwish

The shortlist will be announced on 16 August, and the winner will be announced on 4 October.

Teens can apply to become Inky judges, who will work together to select the shortlist – applications close Monday, 28th March – click here for more information!