Claire G. Coleman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Claire G. Coleman
Coleman delivering the Loris Williams Memorial Lecture, at the Australian Society of Archivists' 2018 annual conference, in Perth, Western Australia
Born	1974
Occupation	Author Poet
Notable work	Terra Nullius, The Old Lie

Claire G. Coleman, born in 1974, is an amazing writer and poet from Australia. She is a Wirlomin-Noongar woman, which means she belongs to an Indigenous Australian group. Claire is known for her powerful stories and poems. Her first novel, Terra Nullius, was published in 2017 and won a special award called the Norma K Hemming Award.

Before Terra Nullius was even finished, Claire received the 2016 black&write! Indigenous Writing Fellowship from the State Library of Queensland. This fellowship helped her develop her book. She also gave an important speech, the Loris Williams Memorial Lecture, at a big conference in 2018. Claire has also written essays that have been recognized, like "After the Grog War" and "Hidden in Plain Sight," both shortlisted for the Horne Prize.

Claire G. Coleman's Books

Claire G. Coleman writes different kinds of stories and poems. Her books often explore important ideas about history and society.

Her Novels

• Terra Nullius (2017): This was her first novel. The title "Terra Nullius" means "nobody's land." The book explores what it means when land is claimed as empty, even when people already live there. It's a science fiction story that makes you think about history.
• The Old Lie (2020): This is another science fiction novel. It tells a story about humanity's future and challenges common ideas about war and truth.
• Enclave (2022): This book looks at a future world where people live in isolated communities. It makes readers think about safety, freedom, and what happens when societies become too closed off.

Other Writings

Claire also writes short stories and poems. Her poetry often shares deep feelings and thoughts about her culture and experiences. She has also written non-fiction, which means true stories and essays. One of her non-fiction books is called Lies, Damned Lies (2021).

Awards and Recognition

Claire G. Coleman's writing has won many awards and been recognized by different literary groups. These awards show how important and impactful her work is.

• 2017: Her novel Terra Nullius was shortlisted for the Aurealis Award for best science fiction novel.
• 2018: Terra Nullius was a finalist for the MUD Literary Prize and shortlisted for the Stella Prize. Her essay "After the Grog War" was shortlisted for the Horne Prize.
• 2019: Terra Nullius was shortlisted for the Neukom Institute Literary Arts Awards Debut. Her essay "Hidden in Plain Sight" was shortlisted for the Horne Prize. She won the Queensland Poetry Festival Philip Bacon Ekphrasis Award for her poem "Pelin."
• 2020: Her poem "That Wadjela Tongue" was shortlisted for the Peter Porter Poetry Prize. She was also shortlisted for the Oodgeroo Noonuccal Indigenous Poetry Prize.
• 2022: Her non-fiction book Lies, Damned Lies won The University of Queensland Non-Fiction Book Award at the Queensland Literary Awards.