St. Francis College Literary Prize - Winners and Shortlist

Winners and Shortlist

Blue Ribbon = winner

2011

For books published between July 2009 and May 2011.

  • Kevin Brockmeier, The Illumination
  • Joshua Cohen, Witz
  • Jonathan Dee, The Privileges
  • Yiyun Li, Gold Boy Emerald Girl
  • Marlene van Niekerk, Agaat
  • Brad Watson, Aliens in the Prime of Their Lives

Jury: Francine Prose, Rick Moody, Darcey Steinke.

2009

  • Aleksandar Hemon, Love and Obstacles
  • Chris Abani, Song For Night
  • Jim Krusoe, Girl Factory
  • Arthur Phillips, The Song Is You

Jury: Jonathan Lethem, Heidi Julavits, Ben Marcus, Ayelet Waldman, Michael Chabon.

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