Organised by the National Centre for Writing (NCW) in partnership with the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich UNESCO City of Literature, with support by UEA’s faculty of arts and humanities, the awards celebrate the rich storytelling heritage of the east of England.

Authors and publishers from across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire are encouraged to submit their work.

Ellie Reeves, programme officer at the National Centre for Writing, based at Dragon Hall in Norwich, said: "Nothing quite captures the thriving literary talent of this incredible region like the East Anglian Book Awards. As we approach our 20th year, it becomes crystal clear that wild imaginations, rich histories and extraordinary stories are sunk deep into the bedrock of East Anglia and each year we have the wonderful privilege of discovering which gems will rise to the surface."

 Last year’s prestigious Book of the Year crown went to Florrie by Anna Trench, which judges praised for its "pertinent" themes and "exquisite" illustrations, celebrating its accessibility as a graphic story for both adults and young people.

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