Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
| Carol Shields Prize for Fiction | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | English literature by female or non-binary writers in Canada or the United States |
| Reward(s) | US$150,000 (2024) |
| First awarded | 3 May 2023 |
| Last awarded | 13 May 2024 |
| Currently held by | V. V. Ganeshananthan, Brotherless Night (2024) |
| Website | carolshieldsprizeforfiction |
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a North American literary award, created in 2020 to honour literature by women.[1] The annual prize will award US$150,000 to the winning work and US$12,500 to each of the shortlisted finalists, making it one of the world's richest literary awards.[2]
The prize is awarded to a Canadian or American woman or non-binary writer for a work published in English.[2] French-language literature by Canadians, and Spanish-language literature by Americans, will be eligible when published in an English translation.[2] Submissions are judged by a jury that includes at least one Canadian, one American and one international judge.[2] Novelist Carol Shields was selected as the namesake of the award, both in honour of her record as an advocate and mentor for women writers and because of her status as a dual citizen of both countries.[3] The winner will also receive a residency at the Fogo Island writers' retreat.[4] In addition, the winner will also select an emerging female or non-binary writer, who will receive a year-long mentorship.[4]
The prize was created by Canadian novelist Susan Swan and editor Janice Zawerbny, with an organizing committee that includes noted women literary figures such as Alice Munro, Dionne Brand, Jane Urquhart, Charlotte Gray, Margaret Atwood, Marie-Claire Blais, Natasha Trethewey, Jane Smiley, Francine Prose and Erica Jong.[3] Alexandra Skoczylas is the current chief executive officer.[5]
The first award was in 2023, with the longlist announced on March 8, the shortlist on April 6 and the winner on May 4.[6] The 2024 award was announced on 13 May.[7]
Nominees and winners[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Scottie Andrew, "A new literary prize will award more than $100,000 to a North American writer. The only criteria? No men" Archived 2020-02-09 at the Wayback Machine. CNN, February 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Jane van Koeverden, "New Carol Shields Prize for Fiction will award $150K to a woman or non-binary writer" Archived 2020-02-09 at the Wayback Machine. CBC Books, February 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Marsha Lederman, "New Carol Shields prize for fiction will award $150,000 to female author" Archived 2023-03-13 at the Wayback Machine. The Globe and Mail, February 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Deborah Dundas, "New $150,000 Carol Shields fiction prize 'to shine a light on women writers'" Archived 2020-02-08 at the Wayback Machine. Toronto Star, February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Our Team". Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Jury announced for inaugural Carol Shields Prize for Fiction" Archived 2023-02-01 at the Wayback Machine. Quill & Quire, January 26, 2023.
- ^ "American novelist V.V. Ganeshananthan wins Carol Shields Prize for Fiction". Quill and Quire. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "American author Fatimah Asghar wins inaugural Carol Shields Prize" Archived 2024-04-18 at the Wayback Machine. Toronto Star, May 4, 2023.
- ^ Schaub, Michael (6 May 2023). "Winner of the Carol Shields Prize Revealed". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Catherine Zhu, "Giller Prize winner Suzette Mayr shortlisted for $206K Carol Shields Prize for Fiction 2023" Archived 2024-04-18 at the Wayback Machine. CBC Books, April 14, 2023.
- ^ Dundas, Deborah (8 March 2023). "5 Canadians nominated for first Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for women and non-binary writers, worth $150,000 (U.S.)". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Josh O'Kane, "American author V. V. Ganeshananthan wins $150,000 Shields Prize". The Globe and Mail, May 13, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Carol Shields Prize Shortlist Announced". Publishers Weekly, April 9, 2024.
- ^ Cassandra Drudi, "Longlist announced for $150K Carol Shields Prize for Fiction". Quill & Quire, March 8, 2024.