Carol Shields Prize Longlist Announced
The 2026 Carol Shields Prize for fiction released its longlist, awarding $150,000 to women and non-binary writers.
The longlist includes debut novelists alongside established authors, showcasing a range of voices and experiences. This year's selection highlights the Prize's commitment to recognizing excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers. The Carol Shields Prize, founded in 2020, is a major literary award that aims to address the gender imbalance in literary prizes and recognition. It is named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Carol Shields, known for her insightful and compassionate novels. The winner will receive $150,000, making it one of the most generous literary prizes in the world. Shortlisted authors will also receive a monetary award. The Carol Shields Prize not only celebrates literary talent but also provides significant financial support to writers, allowing them to focus on their craft. The winner will be announced later this year.
