Inaugural Imagined Futures Winners

UK publisher Faber announced the winners of the inaugural Imagined Futures Prize for young adult science fiction. Kenechi Udogu won first place with Augmented, Kathryn Clark took second for Things I Learned While I Was Dead, and Sally Gales won third for iNSiDE.

The contest was open to a “young adult (for 12–18 year olds) novel or collection of short stories that can be (loosely) defined as science fiction, comprising: the first 10,000 words and a full synopsis of the novel in 500 words maximum, or a full manuscript and 500 word synopsis.” First prize is a £15,000 advance and a publishing contract with Faber. Second prize is an £8,000 advance and a contract. Third place also offers a contract, as well as a £5,000 advance.

For more information, see the official announcement.

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