Canisia Lubrin has been awarded the prestigious Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her debut collection, Code Noir, which features 59 interconnected stories inspired by historical figures and events related to slavery and colonialism in France. The prize honors women and nonbinary authors, promoting their visibility in literature while offering a substantial monetary award of $150,000. Judges praised Lubrin's unique prose style, which weaves together real and speculative elements, reflecting on the complex historical legacies of slavery. Lubrin's winning work was chosen over several notable finalists.
Canisia Lubrin's prose is polyphonic, inviting you to immerse yourself in both the real and the speculative, retuning the legacies of slavery and colonialism.
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction aims to increase visibility for women and nonbinary authors, offering a significant award of $150,000, far exceeding typical literary prizes.
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