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*intention: "to try to introduce a prize that would be less traditional and that would put readers at the centre" | *intention: "to try to introduce a prize that would be less traditional and that would put readers at the centre" | ||
*related prizes (also Booktrust): New Writing Ventures (National prizes and awards for emerging writers in poetry, fiction and non-fiction, launched by The New Writing Partnership), The Kim Scott Walwyn Prize (A prize for women in publishing in Britain), Early Years Awards (formerly Sainsbury's Baby Book Award), Booktrust Teenage Prize (Recognising and celebrating contemporary teenage fiction), Nestlé Children's Book Prize (For the best work of fiction or poetry for children in three age categories - up to 11 years, formerly the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize), [[John Llewellyn Rhys Prize]] | *related prizes (also Booktrust): New Writing Ventures (National prizes and awards for emerging writers in poetry, fiction and non-fiction, launched by The New Writing Partnership), The Kim Scott Walwyn Prize (A prize for women in publishing in Britain), Early Years Awards (formerly Sainsbury's Baby Book Award), Booktrust Teenage Prize (Recognising and celebrating contemporary teenage fiction), Nestlé Children's Book Prize (For the best work of fiction or poetry for children in three age categories - up to 11 years, formerly the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize), [[John Llewellyn Rhys Prize]] | ||
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==2008== | |||
'''News''' | |||
*[http://books.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,2226598,00.html The Guardian, Comment, "Literature is alright, still", by Maya Jaggi, December 13, 2007] incl. a discussion the literary status of the Orage] | |||
*[http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/books/2007/12/do_we_really_need_stars_to_she.html Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog - books, "Do we really need stars to shed light on literature?", by Nicholas Lezard, December 12, 2007] | |||
*[http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2225751,00.html#top Guardian Unlimited, "'Passionate reader' Lily Allen joins Orange prize judges", by Michelle Pauli, December 12, 2007] | |||
'''Judges''' | |||
*the broadcaster Kirsty Lang, (chair) | |||
*the novelist Philippa Gregory | |||
*the writer Bel Mooney | |||
*Lisa Allardice, editor of the Guardian Review | |||
*22-year old musician and youngest other judge on the panel, Lily Allen | |||
==2007== | ==2007== | ||
*dates: longlist-19 March 2007 — shortlist-17 April 2007 — Award ceremony-6 June 2007 | |||
'''Winners''' | '''Winners''' | ||
*Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) | *Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) | ||
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*Hilary Mantel, Beyond Black (2005) | *Hilary Mantel, Beyond Black (2005) | ||
*Ali Smith, The Accidental (2004) | *Ali Smith, The Accidental (2004) | ||
==2005== | ==2005== | ||
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'''Shortlist''' | '''Shortlist''' | ||
*Marina Lewycka, A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (2005) | *Marina Lewycka, A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (2005) | ||
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'''Shortlist''' | '''Shortlist''' | ||
*Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus (2003) | *Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus (2003) | ||
==2003== | ==2003== | ||
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'''Shortlist''' | '''Shortlist''' | ||
*Zadie Smith, The Autograph Man (2002) | *Zadie Smith, The Autograph Man (2002) | ||
==2002== | ==2002== | ||
'''Winners''' | '''Winners''' | ||
*Ann Patchett, Bel Canto (2001) | *Ann Patchett, Bel Canto (2001) | ||
==2001== | ==2001== | ||
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'''Shortlist''' | '''Shortlist''' | ||
*Zadie Smith, White Teeth (2000) | *Zadie Smith, White Teeth (2000) | ||
==2000== | ==2000== | ||
'''Winners''' | '''Winners''' | ||
*Linda Grant, When I Lived in Modern Times (2000) | *Linda Grant, When I Lived in Modern Times (2000) | ||
==1999== | ==1999== | ||
'''Winners''' | '''Winners''' | ||
*Suzanne Berne, A Crime in the Neighborhood (1997) | *Suzanne Berne, A Crime in the Neighborhood (1997) | ||
==1998== | ==1998== | ||
'''Winners''' | '''Winners''' | ||
*Carol Shields, Larry's Party (1997) | *Carol Shields, Larry's Party (1997) | ||
==1997== | ==1997== | ||
'''Winners''' | '''Winners''' | ||
*Anne Michaels, Fugitive Pieces (1997) | *Anne Michaels, Fugitive Pieces (1997) | ||
==1996== | ==1996== | ||
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*Helen Dunmore, A Spell of Winter (1995) | *Helen Dunmore, A Spell of Winter (1995) | ||
[[Category:Literary Awards]] | [[Category:Literary Awards]] | ||
Revision as of 10:44, 7 February 2008
Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction Homepage
- UK
- found in 1996
- annual
- novel by a female author of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK in the preceding year
- prize: £30,000, and a bronze sculpture called the "Bessie" created by artist Grizel Niven, the sister of actor/writer David Niven
- intention: "to try to introduce a prize that would be less traditional and that would put readers at the centre"
- related prizes (also Booktrust): New Writing Ventures (National prizes and awards for emerging writers in poetry, fiction and non-fiction, launched by The New Writing Partnership), The Kim Scott Walwyn Prize (A prize for women in publishing in Britain), Early Years Awards (formerly Sainsbury's Baby Book Award), Booktrust Teenage Prize (Recognising and celebrating contemporary teenage fiction), Nestlé Children's Book Prize (For the best work of fiction or poetry for children in three age categories - up to 11 years, formerly the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize), John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
2008
News
- The Guardian, Comment, "Literature is alright, still", by Maya Jaggi, December 13, 2007 incl. a discussion the literary status of the Orage]
- Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog - books, "Do we really need stars to shed light on literature?", by Nicholas Lezard, December 12, 2007
- Guardian Unlimited, "'Passionate reader' Lily Allen joins Orange prize judges", by Michelle Pauli, December 12, 2007
Judges
- the broadcaster Kirsty Lang, (chair)
- the novelist Philippa Gregory
- the writer Bel Mooney
- Lisa Allardice, editor of the Guardian Review
- 22-year old musician and youngest other judge on the panel, Lily Allen
2007
- dates: longlist-19 March 2007 — shortlist-17 April 2007 — Award ceremony-6 June 2007
Winners
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Half of a Yellow Sun (2006)
Shortlist
Longlist
Judges
- Muriel Gray (chair)
- Kathryn Hughes
- Maya Jaggi
- Marian Keyes
- Kate Saunders
2006
Winners
- Zadie Smith, On Beauty (2005)
Shortlist
- Sarah Waters, The Night Watch Virago (2006)
- Hilary Mantel, Beyond Black (2005)
- Ali Smith, The Accidental (2004)
2005
Orange of Oranges
- Andrea Levy, Small Island (2004)
Winners
- Lionel Shriver, We need to Talk About Kevin (2003)
Shortlist
- Marina Lewycka, A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (2005)
2004
Winners
- Andrea Levy, Small Island (2004)
Shortlist
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus (2003)
2003
Winners
- Valerie Martin, Property (2003)
Shortlist
- Zadie Smith, The Autograph Man (2002)
2002
Winners
- Ann Patchett, Bel Canto (2001)
2001
Winners
- Kate Grenville, The Idea of Perfection (1999)
Shortlist
- Zadie Smith, White Teeth (2000)
2000
Winners
- Linda Grant, When I Lived in Modern Times (2000)
1999
Winners
- Suzanne Berne, A Crime in the Neighborhood (1997)
1998
Winners
- Carol Shields, Larry's Party (1997)
1997
Winners
- Anne Michaels, Fugitive Pieces (1997)
1996
Winners
- Helen Dunmore, A Spell of Winter (1995)
