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Revision as of 16:12, 9 December 2011
Entries for the 2011 Awards clsed on 24 June 2011. The shortlists were aannounced on 15 November and we'll hear about the category winners on 4 January 2012. The presentation ceremony follows on 24 January.
The Shortlists
Costa First Novel Award
Costa Novel Award
Costa Poetry Award
Costa Biography Award
Costa Children's Book Award
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