William Saroyan International Prize for Writing
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The William Saroyan International Prize for Writing was first awarded in 2003 for 'newly published works of fiction including novels, short stories, dramas or memoirs'. It was established by Stanford University Libraries and the William Saroyan Foundation to 'encourage new or emerging writers rather than recognize established literary figures'[1]; the prize being $12,500.
[edit] Past winners
- 2003 :
- Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer (winner)
- The Impressionist by Hari Kunzru
- Nocturne by Adam Rapp
- 2005 Fiction:
- The Laments by George Hagen (winner)
- Bloodvine by Aris Janigian
- The Calligrapher by Edward Docx
- How to Breathe Underwater by Julie Orringer
- 2005 Non-fiction:
- The King of California by Mark Arax and Rick Wartzman (winner)
- Chasing the Sea by Tom Bissell
- The Children's Blizzard by David Laskin
- 2008 Fiction:
- The History of Love by Nicole Krauss (winner)
- The Understory by Pamela Erens
- Dead Boys by Richard Lange
- 2008 Non-fiction:
- Dandelion Through the Crack by Kiyo Sato (winner)
- Ticket to Exile: A Memoir by Adam David Miller
- Return of the Condor by John Moir
