John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
| John Llewellyn Rhys Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Literature |
| Presented by | • The Mail on Sunday (1987–2002) • Booktrust (since 2003) |
| Date | 1942 by Jane Oliver |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The John Llewellyn Rhys Prize is a literary prize awarded annually for the best work of literature (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama) by an author from the Commonwealth aged 35 or under, written in English and published in the United Kingdom.[1] It is the second oldest literary award in the UK.[2]
In June 2011 the award was 'suspended' by Booktrust due to funding problems, there was no award for 2011.[2]
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[edit] History
The prize was initiated in 1942 by Jane Oliver in memory of her husband John Llewellyn Rhys, a young author who was killed on 5 August 1940 while serving as a bomber pilot in the Royal Air Force.
From 1987 to 2003, the prize was funded by the Mail on Sunday. The newspaper withdrew in 2003, after the 2002 prize was awarded to Mary Laven. Since then, the prize has been sponsored by Booktrust, an independent educational charity.
In June 2011 the award was 'suspended' by Booktrust due to funding problems. There was no award for 2011.[2] Booktrust said that it "strongly" intended to bring the award "back with a bang as soon as possible" as it looked for outside funding sources.[2]
As of 2010 the winner receives £5,000, while the runners-up each receive £500.[2]
[edit] Winners (1942–1999)
[edit] Winners and short lists (since 2000)
*Note: The 2002 prize was initially awarded to Hari Kunzru for his book The Impressionist on 20 November 2003, but the author decided to decline the award due to its sponsorship by The Mail on Sunday.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "John Llewellyn Rhys Prize". Booktrust. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Alison Flood. "John Llewellyn Rhys prize 'suspended'", The Guardian, 29 June 2011
- ^ Staff writer (24 November 2010). "Debut Writer Amy Sackville Wins Literary Award". BBC News. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
[edit] External links
- John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, official site at Booktrust. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
