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Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence

The Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence is an annual national literary award designed to recognize rising African American fiction writers. First awarded in 2007, the prize is underwritten by donors of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation in honor of the literary heritage provided by author Ernest J. Gaines, with the winner receiving a cash award ($15,000 as of 2020) "to support and enable the writer to focus on writing."[1] It has been described as "the nation's biggest prize for African-American writers".[2]

Past winners

Panel of judges

References

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  16. ^ Johnson, Chevel (January 30, 2020). "Houston writer Bryan Washington to receive Gaines Award". AP News. Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  17. ^ "Bryan Washington wins Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence". The Advocate. 2019-11-16. Archived from the original on 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
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  20. ^ "Ernest Gaines literary award goes to Chicago native's debut novel 'Everywhere You Don't Belong'". The Advocate. 2020-11-18. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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  23. ^ Scaub, Michael (2024-05-23). "'Temple Folk' Wins Ernest J. Gaines Award". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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