#literary prizes

Announcing the Winners of the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards

Winners of the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards include Kacen Callender, Jenn Shapland, and more in the ceremony celebrating 2020's LGBTQ books.

Meet the Winners of the 36th Annual Whiting Awards

Meet the winners of the 2021 Whiting Awards! Now in its 36th year, the prize recognizes early-career achievements of emerging writers.

2021 Hugo Award Finalists Announced

Announcing the 2021 Hugo Award finalists for best novel, best series, the Lodestar Award for Best YA Novel, and more.

Winners of the 2021 PEN America Literary Awards Announced

Here are the winner of the 2021 PEN Literary Awards, which gave out $380,000 in prizes. Plus, a video of the complete ceremony!

Meet the Winners of the 2021 Windham-Campbell Prize

The eight winners of the 2021 Windham-Campbell Prize were announced this week to much excitement and acclaim.

2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlist Announced

Celebrating excellence in writing by women in English from across the world, the Women’s Prize for Fiction has announced its 2021 longlist.

Citizenship is an Outdated Requirement for Literary Prize Eligibility

We're examining the eligibility requirements of five major literary awards, specifically looking at their positions on citizenship.

2020 Booker Prize Longlist Announced

The 2020 Booker Prize Longlist has been announced! This year’s longlist is comprised of 13 exciting novels that span the globe.

The Processes for Deciding English-Language Fiction Prizes

Literary prizes can be useful ways of highlighting certain books. How the heck do the Caine, Booker, Not the Booker, and Pulitzer Prizes get chosen?

Why This Year’s Booker Prize Has Made Me Lose Faith in Literary Awards

Why one reader has lost faith in literary awards following the recent Booker Prize announcement.