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. Applications open in the last quarter of the year. For dates, application forms, and the shortlist please visit the website at:
The 2011 Dobbie Literary Award for a first published work went to Kristel Thornell for Night Street.
For more information, phone 1800 501 227
or email philanthropy@perpetual.com.au
