New Academy Prize in Literature facts for kids
The New Academy Prize in Literature was a special award given out in 2018. It was created because the famous Nobel Prize in Literature was not awarded that year. This new prize helped celebrate great writers. The winner was announced on October 12, 2018. The New Academy, which gave the prize, was only meant to exist for a short time. It closed down in December 2018.
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Why Was This Prize Created?
In 2018, the Swedish Academy, which usually gives out the Nobel Prize in Literature, decided not to award it that year. This was a very unusual situation. Because of this, a group of Swedish writers, journalists, and artists decided to create a new award. They wanted to make sure that literature and writers were still celebrated. They called their group "The New Academy."
Who Were the Finalists?
The New Academy chose four amazing writers as finalists for their prize. These writers were from different parts of the world. They were:
- Maryse Condé
- Neil Gaiman
- Haruki Murakami
- Kim Thúy
These writers were chosen because of their important contributions to literature.
Who Won the Prize?
The New Academy Prize in Literature was awarded to Maryse Condé. She is a well-known writer from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Her books often explore themes of colonialism, identity, and culture. She writes in French and has won many awards for her work.
What Happened to The New Academy?
The New Academy was always meant to be a temporary group. It was created only to award this one prize in 2018. After giving out the award, The New Academy officially closed down in December 2018. It achieved its goal of celebrating literature when the Nobel Prize was not given.
