Western Australia is the only State that has a Hall of Fame for writers.
There are now 21 writers in the Western Australian Writers Hall of Fame.
Writers selected for induction need to meet the following criteria:
- acclaimed nationally and/or internationally;
- the quality of their work is widely considered exemplary;
- has influenced the development and appreciation of literature in Western Australia; and
- achieved a formative and significant place in the annals of Western Australian literature.
The inductees are considered and selected by a panel led by the CEO and State Librarian and industry representatives.
Members are named every second year, with the next announcement expected in 2028.
Dr Papertalk Green Smith (1962 – 2025) was a celebrated poet, writer, artist, social sciences researcher and community leader.
