Join us for conversations with winners from the 2026 South Australian Literary Awards' published book categories. Hear these leading Australian authors reflect on the ideas, inspiration and craft behind their just announced award-winning works, and discover the stories that captivated this year's judging panel.

Conversation led by Australian science fiction author, Sean Williams.

Book sales and author signings will follow the session.

Award categories for Published Awards

Fiction Award

Non-Fiction Award

Young Adult Fiction Award

Children's Literature Award

John Bray Poetry Award

Discover the shortlisted writers

National awards for published works