Norma K Hemming Award shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Norma K Hemming Award has been announced. According to their website, 

The Norma K. Hemming Award marks excellence in the exploration of themes of race, gender, sexuality, class and disability:

• in the form of science fiction and fantasy or related artwork or media.
• produced either in Australia or by Australian citizens.
• first published, released or presented in the calendar year preceding the year in which the award is given.

And the short list is...

‘The Female Factory’ by Lisa L Hannett and Angela Slatter published by Twelfth Planet Press in November 2014 (collection)

‘Nil By Mouth’ by LynC published by Satalyte Publishing in June 2014 (novel)

‘North Star Guide Me Home’ by Jo Spurrier published by HarperVoyager in May 2014 (novel)

‘Razorhurst’ by Justine Larbalestier published by Allen and Unwin in July 2014 (novel)

‘The Wonders’ by Paddy O’Reilly published by Affirm Press in July 2014 (novel)