Best books of the 21st century
Jules4malla2025-04-28T12:07:45+10:00We just had the exciting news that When The Ground is Hard has been listed by Kirkus Reviews as one of the best YA books of the 21st century so far.
April 2025
August 2024
Sugar Town Queens shortlisted for SALA
Jules4malla2024-08-19T13:48:55+10:00Shine on my Sugar Town Girls!
March 2024
Cooper – the TV Series
Jules4malla2024-03-11T17:54:44+11:00Heading back into the Cooper writing room. Love the easy flow of ideas and the fast pace. It's the best kind of work.
July 2021
Live event: Malla Nunn and Naomi Jackson Discuss Sugar Town Queens
Jules4malla2021-08-03T13:25:45+10:00On August 3rd EST, Malla Nunn joins fellow author and Fulbright scholarship recipient Naomi Jackson to discuss Sugar Town Queens. Ramunda Lark Young from Mahogany Books will moderate an audience Q & A.
Sugar Town Queens online launch – You’re invited!
Jules4malla2021-07-26T13:45:19+10:00Sugar Town Queens online launch - You're invited! RSVP
November 2020
A new YA novel for Malla Nunn
Jules4malla2021-07-26T10:53:24+10:00From LA Times Book Prize Award Winner and Edgar Award Nominee Malla Nunn comes SUGAR TOWN QUEENS - a stunning portrait of a family divided and the bonds that knit our communities. Coming August 3, 2021!
Prime Minister’s Literary Award Shortlist
Jules4malla2020-11-17T10:12:16+11:00'When The Ground Is Hard' shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Award
April 2020
LA Times Book Prize for When The Ground Is Hard
Jules4malla2020-04-21T10:39:43+10:00Malla Nunn’s “When the Ground is Hard,” is the 2019 winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for young-adult literature.
Josette Frank Award for Children’s Literature
Jules4malla2020-04-07T14:45:35+10:00When The Ground is Hard wins the Josette Frank Award
CBCA shortlist – Book of the Year for Older Readers
Jules4malla2020-04-07T12:32:57+10:00When The Ground is Hard is shortlisted for the CBCA book of the year.