The Kirkus Prize is an American literary award conferred by the book review magazine Kirkus Reviews. Established in 2014, the Kirkus Prize bestows US$150,000 annually. Three authors are awarded US$50,000 each, divided into three categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Readers' Literature.[1] It has been described as one of the most lucrative prizes in literature.[2][3]
| Kirkus Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | |
| Date | Annual |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Kirkus Reviews |
| Reward(s) | US$50,000 |
| First awarded | 2014 |
| Website | www |
Eligibility and selection edit
Books reviewed by Kirkus Reviews that have received the Kirkus Star are automatically eligible for the Kirkus Prize and are selected for nomination. The eligibility dates of publication for books is typically between November 1 of the previous year and October 31 of the current year, with few exceptions. Self-published books that have earned the Kirkus Star are eligible for the Kirkus Prize. However, self-published books are not eligible based on their date of publication but rather the date of publication of their online review by Kirkus Reviews. All books must first be reviewed by Kirkus Reviews to be considered.[4]
The Prize is divided into three categories: the Kirkus Prize for Fiction, the Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature. Each category is judged by a panel of three judges: a writer, a bookseller or librarian, and a Kirkus Reviews critic. The editors and staff of Kirkus Reviews evaluate each of the nominated books, conducting a first round of eliminations. The panels of judges then decide upon six finalists in each of the three categories. In the Young Readers' Literature category, the six finalists include two picture books, two middle-grade books and two teen books. The three winners are announced at a ceremony. The prize money for books with multiple authors and illustrators is divided fairly as decided by the Prize's judges and administrators.[4]
Winners and finalists edit
Fiction edit
Nonfiction edit
Young Readers' Literature edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Dwyer, Colin (September 30, 2014). "Book News: First-Ever Kirkus Prize Picks 18 Finalists". NPR. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- ^ Dwyer, Colin (October 25, 2018). "Here Are The Winners Of The 2018 Kirkus Prizes". NPR. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Schaub, Michael (September 25, 2018). "Literary awards season heats up with $50,000 Kirkus Prize finalists". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2014 Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2015 Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2016 Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2017 Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2018 Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2019 Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ "Kirkus Announces the Finalists for the 2019 Kirkus". Kirkus Reviews. September 17, 2019. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c "2020 Kirkus Prize". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2021 Winners". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ Michnick, Laurie (September 8, 2022). "Here Are the 2022 Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalists". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Hernan Diaz, Tanaïs among winners of $50,000 Kirkus Prize". AP News. October 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c Ulaby, Neda (October 11, 2023). "It's the 10th year of the Kirkus Prize. Meet the winners of a top literary award". Morning Edition. NPR. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c Hertzel, Laurie (August 30, 2023). "Finalists Announced for 2023 Kirkus Prizes". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Kirkus Prize: 2022 Finalists". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Dar, Mahnaz; Simeon, Laura (September 12, 2022). "The 2022 Kirkus Prize: Young Readers' Finalists". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved September 15, 2022.