The annual awards support, develop and recognise excellence in Western Australian writing. The State Library manages the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards on behalf of the WA Government. 

With a total prize pool of $120,000 across eight categories, the awards recognise books that capture the excellence of Western Australian storytelling. Discover the 2026 shortlisted books below.

Start reading your way through a selection of shortlisted and winning books through the Libby app, free with your State Library membership.

For any enquiries, please contact premiersbookawards@slwa.wa.gov.au