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Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2011

The Final Programme of the 2011 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize was in Sydney, 16-22 May. For its 25th anniversary year, the Prize was hosted by our cultural partner, Sydney Writers’ Festival.

The final announcement of the winners was made by Julie White, Global Head, Macquarie Group Foundation, which supports the prize, at Sydney Theatre on 21 May and the prize was presented by Ms Quentin Bryce, Governor General of Australia. 

Best Book Winner - Aminatta FornaAminatta Forna wins Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 Best Book for The Memory of Love


Best First Book Winner - Craig CliffCraig Cliff wins Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 Best First Book for A Man Melting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defining books “of our time”, say judges

Final Announcement Press Release >>

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