Author of Matia (UWAP, 2024) Winner of the 2025 Western Australian Premier's Book Award for an Emerging Writer
I'm looking forward to speaking with Tim Loveday about Matia at the Readings bookstore in the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne next month. You can book your free ticket on the Readings website here: Emily Tsokos Purtill talks MatiaWe are delighted to have Emily Tsokos Purtill join
Thank you to Iris Papathanasiou who wrote this lovely article about Matia and the WA Premier's Book Award win: Greek Australian debut takes top prize for Emerging Writer - Neos KosmosEmily Tsokos Purtill: “I have heard from readers all over Australia about how Matia has resonated with them
At the 2025 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards it was announced that Matia is the winner of the Emerging Writer category! This is a huge honour for me. I'm so grateful to the judges, the State Library of Western Australia and my wonderful publisher, UWA Publishing.
As part of this year's WA Premier's Book Awards, there is going to be an afternoon at the State Library of WA dedicated to books on the shortlist! I’m really looking forward to being on the panel with other shortlisted debut authors as we speak
I’m truly honoured that Matia has been shortlisted in the 2025 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards. Thank you so much to the State Library of WA and the judging panel for recognising Matia. It’s wonderful that we have these awards to celebrate Western Australian books and authors.
