In its unusual criteria of stories that “engage with some aspect of medicine, health, or illness,” the Wellcome Prize is for fiction and nonfiction
Feminist Press: Malaysia’s YZ Chin Named Louise Meriwether Prize Recipient
‘Myriad characters fighting fate in their own way,” says YZ Chin, are featured in her story collection honored by Feminist Press and TAYO Literary Magazine.
German Book Prize Names 2017 Jury: Nominations Are Ongoing
The jury for this year’s German Book Prize comprises seven jurors who will soon start reading. Deadline for applications: March 29.
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction’s Shortlist: Strong on Issues
At a time when literary fiction has a chance to illuminate the struggles and needs of many, the leading Arabic fiction prize’s shortlist makes the point.
New Directions Publisher Barbara Epler Honored by Friedrich Ulfers Prize
Cited for being ‘at the forefront of reclaiming a space for German letters’ in the USA, Epler is to receive the Friedrich Ulfers at Festival Neue Literatur.
The UK’s Inaugural Jhalak Prize Book of the Year Longlist: Now 11 Titles
Having started with 12 titles, the Jhalak Prize Book of the Year longlist stands now at 11 books, its intent to honor writers of color.
Schöffling Verlag Wins Kurt Wolff Prize for Independent Publishing
This year’s Kurt Wolff Prize has been awarded to Frankfurt-based Schöffling & Co. Verlag, honoring its 25-year tradition of independent publishing.
Philippe Sands Wins the UK’s Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction
Human rights lawyer Philippe Sands won the Baillie Gifford Prize for his book on his family’s WWII history, genocide and the origins of international law.
Turkey’s Orhan Pamuk Leads Russian Yasnaya Polyana Literary Prize Winners
Orhan Pamuk’s literary tribute to Istanbul wins the 1-million-ruble Yasnaya Polyana Literary Prize this year, based at Leo Tolstoy’s estate.
Marilyn Nelson Wins 2017 NSK Neustadt Prize in Children’s Literature
Recognized for ‘using her works to advocate for race relations and women’s empowerment,’ author Marilyn Nelson will be the focus of the 2017 Neustadt Festival.