{"title":"Series: Best of Australian Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest of Australian Poems\u003c\/em\u003e brings together compelling voices that explore the rich tapestry of Australian life and landscape. Readers can expect a diverse selection that captures the spirit, challenges, and beauty of the nation through vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom evocative expressions of personal and cultural identity to profound moments of nature and history, this collection invites readers to experience poetry that resonates with both the local and universal. 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His debut poetry book, \u003cem\u003e36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem\u003c\/em\u003e, won Book of the Year (2024) at the NSW Literary Awards, while also gathering a range of other commendations and award listings, including for the ALS Gold Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious editors of this prestigious series have included Ellen van Neerven and Toby Fitch (2021); Jeanine Leane and Judith Beveridge (2022); Panda Wong and Gig Ryan (2023); and Kate Lilley and Shastra Deo (2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBest of Australian Poems\u003c\/em\u003e (BoAP) series is published by Australia's national poetry organisation, Australian Poetry, and features two different guest editors each year to amplify the range of voices selected. 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