Lyndal Roper, described as an “outstandingly original scholar,” has been awarded the 2026 Holberg Prize. The announcement appeared on Literary Hub.
Literary Hub published a notice stating that Lyndal Roper has won the 2026 Holberg Prize. The title highlights her as the “outstandingly original scholar.” The item was published on 2026-03-17T13:00:49+00:00. No further details on the prize or Roper's work were provided in the source.
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Evelyn Araluen has won the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature for her poetry collection The Rot, along with the $25,000 Prize for Indigenous Writing. The awards, announced on February 25, 2026, in Melbourne, recognize excellence across various literary categories. Araluen's win follows her 2022 Stella Prize for debut collection Dropbear.
The Aspen Words Literary Prize has revealed its finalists for the 2026 edition. This announcement highlights key works in literary fiction. The prize recognizes outstanding contributions to contemporary literature.
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Narrunga poet Natalie Harkin has been longlisted for the 2026 Stella Prize for her book Apron-Sorrow / Sovereign-Tea, which explores the history of Aboriginal women in domestic servitude in South Australia. The prize recognizes new work by Australian women and non-binary writers across genres. The longlist was announced on March 11, 2026, from 212 entries.
Norway's Astrid Oeyre Slind has decided to continue her cross-country skiing career after a challenging period following the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 38-year-old, who secured relay gold in Milan but faced individual disappointments, now aims for an individual medal at the 2027 Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun. She expressed renewed motivation despite initial post-Games frustration.
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The longlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction was revealed on March 4, featuring 16 books that explore human complexities amid contemporary issues. Julia Gillard, chair of the judges, highlighted the novels' focus on themes like climate change and artificial intelligence. Indian author Megha Majumdar is among the nominees with her novel set in a drought-stricken future Kolkata.
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction has revealed its 2026 longlist of 15 works by women and non-binary writers from Canada and the United States. The prize, the largest of its kind, awards $150,000 US to the winner. Four authors with Canadian ties are among the nominees.
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EL PAÍS has announced the winners of a special edition of the 2026 Ortega y Gasset Journalism Awards to mark its 50th anniversary. The recipients are Belarusian Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich, Nicaraguan writer Sergio Ramírez, and US editor Martin Baron. The ceremony will take place in Barcelona on May 4.