New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 37 (2016) Winner
Merlinda Bobis
メルリンダ・ボビス
Merlinda Bobis
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1959-11-25 （Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines）
- Died
- :null （:null）
- Nationality
- Philippines, Australia
- Languages
- Filipino, English, Bikol
- Residence History
- Philippines → Australia
Career
- Occupations
- writer, academic, dancer, visual artist
- Active Years
- 1969-
- Affiliations
- University of Wollongong, Australian National University
- Memberships
- Unyon ng Manunulat ng Pilipinas
- Nominations
- The Age Poetry Book of the Year Award Shortlist (1998)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicol University High School | — | Secondary Education | — | — | Philippines |
| Aquinas University of Legazpi | — | — | B.A. | — | Philippines |
| University of Santo Tomas | — | — | post-graduate | — | Philippines |
| University of Wollongong | — | — | Doctorate | — | Australia |
Bicol University High School
Secondary Education
Country:
Philippines
Secondary education
Aquinas University of Legazpi
Degree:
B.A.
Country:
Philippines
B.A. degree
University of Santo Tomas
Degree:
post-graduate
Country:
Philippines
Post-graduate degrees
University of Wollongong
Degree:
Doctorate
Year of Graduation:
1995
Country:
Australia
Doctorate obtained
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Christina Stead Prize for Fiction | Locust Girl: A Lovesong | Fiction | NSW Premier's Literary Awards | Winner |
| 2000 | Steele Rudd Award | White Turtle | Best Collection of Australian Short Stories | — | Winner |
| 2000 | Philippine National Book Award | White Turtle | Fiction | Manila Critics' Circle | Joint Winner |
| 2006 | Gintong Aklat Award | Banana Heart Summer | — | Book Development Association of the Philippines | Winner |
| 1998 | AWGIE Awards | Rita's Lullaby | Best Radio Play | Australian Writers' Guild | Winner |
Christina Stead Prize for Fiction
2016
Work:
Locust Girl: A Lovesong
Category:
Fiction
Organization:
NSW Premier's Literary Awards
Result:
Winner
Steele Rudd Award
2000
Work:
White Turtle
Category:
Best Collection of Australian Short Stories
Result:
Winner
Philippine National Book Award
2000
Work:
White Turtle
Category:
Fiction
Organization:
Manila Critics' Circle
Result:
Joint Winner
Gintong Aklat Award
2006
Work:
Banana Heart Summer
Organization:
Book Development Association of the Philippines
Result:
Winner
AWGIE Awards
1998
Work:
Rita's Lullaby
Category:
Best Radio Play
Organization:
Australian Writers' Guild
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Banana Heart Summer
2005 NovelA heartwarming story set in rural Philippines.
familyfoodimmigration
Locust Girl: A Lovesong
2015 NovelA lovesong set in a futuristic desert world.
refugeesloveenvironment
Fish-Hair Woman
2011 NovelFantasy novel with elements of war and magic.
waridentitymyth
White Turtle
1999 Short story collectionShort stories depicting immigrant experiences in Australia.
immigrationcultural clash
Bibliography
- Rituals: Selected poems, 1985-1990 (1990)
- Summer was a Fast Train without Terminals (1998)
- White Turtle (1999)
- The Kissing (2001)
- Banana Heart Summer (2005)
- The Solemn Lantern Maker (2008)
- Fish-hair Woman (2011)
- Locust Girl: A Lovesong (2015)
- The Kindness of Birds (2021)
- Dream Stories (2014)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Poetic languageBlending tradition and modernity
- Recurring Motifs
- Immigrant experiencePhilippine cultureWomen's perspectives
Legacy
Filipino-Australian writer known for blending Philippine traditional culture with modern immigrant experiences, recipient of numerous international awards.
Trivia
- Started writing poetry at the age of ten.