The Jhalak Prize returns for 2019 with a new judging panel and an open submission window Read More
Reni Eddo-Lodge Wins the Jhalak Prize
Winner of the Jhalak Prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour, Reni Eddo-Lodge. Read More
Jhalak book prize for writers of colour announces shortlist
The all-woman judging panel of the prize for book of the year has announced a remarkable shortlist Read More
Jhalak book prize for writers of colour announces 2018 longlist
The prize, which was founded in 2017 releases a stunning list of works by British writers Read More
First year of Jhalak Prize paints a grim picture of diversity in publishing
Sunny Singh takes a look at the entries for the first year of our prize for writers of colour, finding the industry is missing more than one trick Read More
MP accuses BAME book prize of discrimination
by Sunny Singh Equalities and Human Rights Commission demands justification from Jhalak Prize, following complaint from Philip Davies MP March 17, 2017: The date that the very first Jhalak Prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour was awarded. It was an evening that all of us involved with the prize had… Read More
And the winner of the inaugural Jhalak Prize is…
Today, we announce the winner of the first ever Jhalak Prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour. Jacob Ross, novelist, short story writer and tutor, wins the £1000 prize with his first foray into crime fiction, The Bone Readers. The book, described by judge Musa Okwonga as ‘by turns thrilling, visceral… Read More
Inaugural Jhalak Prize Shortlist Announced
The Jhalak Prize announced its inaugural shortlist today. The prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour was described by Chair Sunny Singh as showcasing “the variety, scope, depth, and literary excellence to be found amongst writers of colour in Britain today…”. Judge Musa Okwonga added that, “six books that could not… Read More
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