Awarded annually to the best manuscript written for young readers, the $10,000 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing aims to discover incredible new books by exciting authors. Entries are open until 4 pm on Monday 20 February 2023. 

To submit your manuscript, please follow these instructions:

1. Click here to pay the $25 entry fee and save your order number when you check out.
If you can’t find your order number, it will be in the subject line of your order confirmation email.

2. Complete the entry form below.


If you need assistance, please contact books@textpublishing.com.au or call 03 8610 4539 from 9–4, Monday to Friday.