#literary-awards
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New prize for translated poetry aims to tap into boom for international-language writing

New Poetry in Translation prize promotes translated works in poetry.

$5,000 prize awarded to both poet and translator.

The initiative seeks to increase awareness of global poetry.

Fitzcarraldo Editions, Giramondo, and New Directions are behind the prize.

Women in technology

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

The Guardian view on the Women's prize for nonfiction: shining a light where it's badly needed | Editorial

Female nonfiction authors face disparities in pay, reviews, and recognition compared to male authors.

Books

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

British-Palestinian writer NS Nuseibeh wins Jhalak prose prize for writers of colour

N.S. Nuseibeh's essay collection 'Namesake' won the Jhalak prose prize, emphasizing identity, religion, and colonialism with a unique perspective on Muslim feminism.

Women

fromwww.npr.org

3 months ago

Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin wins $150K Carol Shields literary prize

Canisia Lubrin wins the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her debut collection Code Noir, which confronts themes of slavery and colonialism.

fromwww.npr.org

4 months ago

40 years later, the Whiting Awards remain at the forefront of launching literary talent

The Whiting Awards are not about past accomplishments, but rather the potential of a writerâs future work, exemplifying a forward-thinking approach to literary recognition.

Writing