Kelly Canby’s A Leaf Called Greaf gains second place in the Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards
A Leaf Called Greaf, illustrated and designed by Kelly Canby was named runner up in the Best Published Book Cover Design Award in the Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards this weekend.
The Whitsundays Festival launched the Literary Heart Awards earlier this year, offering cash prizes to recognise and honour outstanding contributions to the literary and design landscape.
In a media release about the awards, Festival President Karen Jacobsen said, ‘We believe in celebrating the richness of Australian creativity in all its forms. The Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards are a testament to our commitment to recognising and rewarding the extraordinary talents within our community.’
The judges assessed each cover on whether the title was clear, readable and effectively conveyed the genre; its visual appeal and appropriateness to the book’s mood; and how well the cover introduced the key elements or characters thereby building a connection with potential readers.
