The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award is unique for being the largest literary prize for a single work of fiction published in English, as well as for being nominated by public libraries from around the globe.
The Award is open to works of fiction written in, or translated into, English and published within a specified period of time.
In order to be eligible for consideration for the 2010 Award, a novel must have been: first published in English between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2008, both dates inclusive, or first published in a language other than English between 1st January 2004 and 31st December 2008 and first published in English translation between 1st January 2008and 31st December 2008 (all dates inclusive).
In order to be eligible for consideration for the 2010 Award, a novel must have been: first published in English between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2008, both dates inclusive, or first published in a language other than English between 1st January 2004 and 31st December 2008 and first published in English translation between 1st January 2008and 31st December 2008 (all dates inclusive).
Participating libraries can nominate up to three books each year for the Award: the books must meet the above criteria for eligibility.
Galway Libraries (all branches) can nominate a book for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, by e-mailing the title to rwarren@galwaylibrary.ie
The Award longlist is here.
The closing date for the 2011 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award is 5th May.
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