The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
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Jun 10
Congratulations to the Winner of the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, Canisia Lubrin for Code Noir!
Apr 3
The 2025 shortlisted authors are Dominique Fortier (Pale Shadows, translated by Rhonda Mullins), Miranda July (All Fours), Canisia Lubrin (Code Noir), Sarah Manguso (Liars), and Aube Rey Lescure (River East, River West).
Apr 1
Women and Children First will host a public reading celebrating the 2025 Carol Shields Prize list, and they will be our official bookseller at the #ShieldsPrize Award Ceremony. About the Reading: May 1, from 11:30am to 1pm. RSVP today:
Jan 30
Deadline February 2, 2025 The Carol Shields Prize Foundation Scholarship for Indigenous Women and Non-Binary Writers The Scholarship supports a writer’s attendance at the Tin House Summer Workshop. Tuition, room and board, and a travel stipend.
Jan 9
Mark Your Calendars! Today we are sharing key dates for the 2025 Carol Shields Prize season: a major announcement every month! February 6: Jury Revealed March 6: Longlist April 3: Shortlist May 1: Prize Awarded #ShieldsPrize