2020 Awards

Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction

The Absolute BookThe Absolute Book

The Absolute Book

Elizabeth Knox

Victoria University Press

Lonely Asian WomanLonely Asian Woman

Lonely Asian Woman

Sharon Lam

Lawrence & Gibson

Necessary SecretsNecessary Secrets

Necessary Secrets

Greg McGee

Upstart Press

AuēAuē

Auē

Becky Manawatu (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha)

Mākaro Press

Moonlight SonataMoonlight Sonata

Moonlight Sonata

Eileen Merriman

Black Swan, Penguin Random House

Pearly GatesPearly Gates

Pearly Gates

Owen Marshall

Vintage, Penguin Random House

AttractionAttraction

Attraction

Ruby Porter

Text Publishing

A MistakeA Mistake

A Mistake

Carl Shuker

Victoria University Press

Loving SylvieLoving Sylvie

Loving Sylvie

Elizabeth Smither

Allen & Unwin

Halibut on the MoonHalibut on the Moon

Halibut on the Moon

David Vann

Text Publishing

Mary and Peter Biggs Award for Poetry

CravenCraven

Craven

Jane Arthur

Victoria University Press

Listening InListening In

Listening In

Lynley Edmeades

Otago University Press

Back Before You KnowBack Before You Know

Back Before You Know

Murray Edmond

Compound Press

Under GlassUnder Glass

Under Glass

Gregory Kan

Auckland University Press

Moth HourMoth Hour

Moth Hour

Anne Kennedy

Auckland University Press

RansackRansack

Ransack

Essa May Ranapiri

Victoria University Press

How to LiveHow to Live

How to Live

Helen Rickerby

Auckland University Press

Lay StudiesLay Studies

Lay Studies

Steven Toussaint

Victoria University Press

Because a Woman’s Heart is Like a Needle at the Bottom of the OceanBecause a Woman’s Heart is Like a Needle at the Bottom of the Ocean

Because a Woman’s Heart is Like a Needle at the Bottom of the Ocean

Sugar Magnolia Wilson

Auckland University Press

How I Get ReadyHow I Get Ready

How I Get Ready

Ashleigh Young

Victoria University Press

Illustrated Non-Fiction Award

Crafting Aotearoa: A Cultural History of Making in New Zealand and the Wider Moana OceaniaCrafting Aotearoa: A Cultural History of Making in New Zealand and the Wider Moana Oceania

Crafting Aotearoa: A Cultural History of Making in New Zealand and the Wider Moana Oceania

Karl Chitham, Kolokesa U Māhina-Tuai and Damian Skinner

Te Papa Press

Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance, Persistence and DefianceProtest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance, Persistence and Defiance

Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance, Persistence and Defiance

Stephanie Gibson, Matariki Williams and Puawai Cairns

Te Papa Press

Frances Hodgkins: European JourneysFrances Hodgkins: European Journeys

Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys

Catherine Hammond and Mary Kisler

Auckland University Press and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Funny As: The Story of New Zealand ComedyFunny As: The Story of New Zealand Comedy

Funny As: The Story of New Zealand Comedy

Paul Horan and Philip Matthews

Auckland University Press

The New Photography: New Zealand’s First-generation Contemporary PhotographersThe New Photography: New Zealand’s First-generation Contemporary Photographers

The New Photography: New Zealand’s First-generation Contemporary Photographers

Athol McCredie

Te Papa Press

We Are Here: An Atlas of AotearoaWe Are Here: An Atlas of Aotearoa

We Are Here: An Atlas of Aotearoa

Chris McDowall and Tim Denee

Massey University Press

Louise Henderson: From LifeLouise Henderson: From Life

Louise Henderson: From Life

Felicity Milburn, Lara Strongman and Julia Waite

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

McCahon CountryMcCahon Country

McCahon Country

Justin Paton

Penguin Random House and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Colin McCahon: There is Only One Direction, Vol. 1 1919-1959Colin McCahon: There is Only One Direction, Vol. 1 1919-1959

Colin McCahon: There is Only One Direction, Vol. 1 1919-1959

Peter Simpson

Auckland University Press

The Meaning of Trees: The History and Use of New Zealand’s Native PlantsThe Meaning of Trees: The History and Use of New Zealand’s Native Plants

The Meaning of Trees: The History and Use of New Zealand’s Native Plants

Robert Vennell

HarperCollins