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Kirkus Prize

Kirkus Prize
Awarded for
DateAnnual
CountryUnited States
Presented byKirkus Reviews
Reward(s)US$50,000
First awarded2014
Websitewww.kirkusreviews.com/prize/

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]

  1. ^ Dwyer, Colin (September 30, 2014). "Book News: First-Ever Kirkus Prize Picks 18 Finalists". NPR. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  2. ^ Dwyer, Colin (October 25, 2018). "Here Are The Winners Of The 2018 Kirkus Prizes". NPR. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  3. ^ Schaub, Michael (September 25, 2018). "Literary awards season heats up with $50,000 Kirkus Prize finalists". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 24, 2020.

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