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| − | *a British based literary prize. | + | *The [http://www.booktrust.org.uk/Prizes-and-awards/John-Llewellyn-Rhys-Prize John Llewellyn Rhys Prize] is a British based literary prize. |
| + | *It was established in 1942 by Jane Oliver to commemorate her late husband John Llewellyn Rhys, a young author who had been killed in the Second World War. | ||
| + | *It is presented for the best work of literature from Britain or the Commonwealth written by an author under 35. | ||
| + | *Since 2003 the prize has been run by Booktrust, an independent educational charity. | ||
| + | *Zadie Smith`s ''White Teeth'' was shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 2002. | ||
| − | * | + | ==2006/2007== |
| − | + | '''Winner''' | |
| − | * | + | *Sarah Hall, The Carhullan Army (2007) |
| − | + | '''Shortlist''' | |
| − | * | + | *Blood Kin by Ceridwen Dovey (Atlantic) |
| − | + | *Inglorious by Joanna Kavenna (Faber) | |
| − | * | + | *The Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane (Granta) |
| + | *Gwendoline Riley, Joshua Spassky (2007) (Jonathan Cape) | ||
| + | *Occupational Hazards by Rory Stewart (Picador) | ||
| + | '''Judges''' | ||
| + | *Suzi Feay Literary: Editor of the Independent on Sunday (Chair of Judges) | ||
| + | *Peter Hobbs: author | ||
| + | *Michèle Roberts: author and poet | ||
| + | '''News''' | ||
| + | *[http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,1946802,00.html Guardian Unlimited, "Debut novelists shine on John Llewellyn Rhys Prize shortlist", Richard Lea, November 13, 2007] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:37, 7 February 2008
- The John Llewellyn Rhys Prize is a British based literary prize.
- It was established in 1942 by Jane Oliver to commemorate her late husband John Llewellyn Rhys, a young author who had been killed in the Second World War.
- It is presented for the best work of literature from Britain or the Commonwealth written by an author under 35.
- Since 2003 the prize has been run by Booktrust, an independent educational charity.
- Zadie Smith`s White Teeth was shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 2002.
2006/2007
Winner
- Sarah Hall, The Carhullan Army (2007)
Shortlist
- Blood Kin by Ceridwen Dovey (Atlantic)
- Inglorious by Joanna Kavenna (Faber)
- The Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane (Granta)
- Gwendoline Riley, Joshua Spassky (2007) (Jonathan Cape)
- Occupational Hazards by Rory Stewart (Picador)
Judges
- Suzi Feay Literary: Editor of the Independent on Sunday (Chair of Judges)
- Peter Hobbs: author
- Michèle Roberts: author and poet
News
