Sandy Bigna wins 2026 ACT Book of the Year Award for Little Bones
Author Sandy Bigna has won the 2026 ACT Book of the Year Award for her book Little Bones, published by University of Queensland Press.
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Sandy Bigna has won the 2026 ACT Book of the Year Award for her title Little Bones, published by University of Queensland Press. Books+Publishing reported that the winner was announced during the Canberra Writers Festival. [1]
According to Books+Publishing, judges commended Little Bones as a standout work of remarkable elegance and restraint. The judges noted that the book leaves a lasting emotional impression. [1]
The title previously earned accolades in other literary programs. Books+Publishing reported that Little Bones won the Children's Book Award at the Queensland Literary Awards as well as the award for best children's fiction at the 2025 Aurealis Awards. [1]
The ACT Book of the Year Award aims to support local authors and foster a positive writing culture in the region. Books+Publishing reported that the prize promotes writing and supports the development of writers based in the Australian Capital Territory. [1]
In short
- Sandy Bigna won the 2026 ACT Book of the Year Award for Little Bones.
- Little Bones was published by University of Queensland Press.
- The award announcement took place as part of the Canberra Writers Festival.
- Little Bones previously won best children's fiction at the 2025 Aurealis Awards.
Sources
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- [1]“Little Bones” wins ACT Book of the Year AwardBooks+Publishing, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Little Bones named ACT Book of the YearACT Government, 1d ago
Background
- [3]Little Bones on Wikipedia
- [4]Jack Heath on Wikipedia
- [5]List of Game of the Year awards on Wikipedia
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