2019 Aspen Words Longlist

Locus Magazine, Science Fiction FantasyThe 16-title longlist for the second annual Aspen Words Literary Prize has been announced, including titles of genre interest:

The winner will be announced during a ceremony on April 11, 2019 in New York NY. The $35,000 prize is awarded to “an influential work of fiction focused on vital contemporary issues.” Finalists each receive $1,000. Finalists and winner are chosen by jury which this year consists of Dorothy Allison, Suzanne Bober, Elliot Gerson, Farah Griffin, and Samrat Upadhyay. Aspen Words is a program of the Aspen Institute.

For more information, see the Aspen Words website.


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