Kibble Literary Award
For women writers of a published book of fiction or nonfiction classifiable as 'life writing'. Life writing for the purpose of this award includes novels, autobiography, biography, travel and other writing with a strong personal element.
Nita Kibble (1879-1962) was the first woman to be a librarian with the State Library of New South Wales. She held the position of Principal Research Librarian from 1919 until her retirement in 1943. Nita Kibble was a founding member of the Australian Institute of Librarians.
The State Library provides a judge for the award.
The award is administered by Perpetual Trustees. A newspaper advertisement usually appears in November, applications close in December and the award is announced in May.
For more information, phone 1800 501 227
or email philanthropy@perpetual.com.au
