William Saroyan International Prize for Writing

The William Saroyan International Prize for Writing is a biennial literary award for fiction and nonfiction in the spirit of William Saroyan by emerging writers. It was established by Stanford University Libraries and the William Saroyan Foundation to "encourage new or emerging writers rather than recognize established literary figures;"[1] the prize being $12,500.

The Saroyan Prize was first awarded in 2003 for "newly published works of fiction including novels, short stories, dramas or memoirs."[1] Starting with the second round of awards in 2005, separate awards have been given for fiction and nonfiction. With the exception of a three year gap between the second and third rounds of awards, the prize has been awarded every two years since it was established.

Winners and finalists

References

  1. 1 2 http://news.stanford.edu/news/2002/april17/saroyan-417.html
  2. 1 2 Matson, Christopher (2 August 2012). "Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2012 Saroyan Prize for Writing". Stanford University Libraries. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  3. 1 2 "William Saroyan International Prize for Writing", accessed 12 January 2015.
  4. 1 2 Karampelas, Gabrielle. "Lori Jakiela and T. Geronimo Johnson win Stanford’s 2016 Saroyan Prize for Writing." Stanford News, August 29, 2016, accessed 5 November 2016.
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