The Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction is an annual literary award presented by the Lambda Literary Foundation, established in 2021 in honor of Randall Kenan.[1][2] The award is presented "to a Black LGBTQ writer whose fiction explores themes of Black LGBTQ life, culture, and/or history."[3][4] Nominees "must have published at least one book and show promise in continuing to produce groundbreaking work."[3][4] Winners receive a $3,000 cash prize.[3][4]

Recipient

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Year Recipient Ref.
2021 Ana-Maurine Lara [1][2][3][4]
2022 Kalynn Bayron [5]
2023 Eboni J. Dunbar [5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Literary prize honoring Randall Kenan awarded". College of Arts & Sciences. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2021-06-02. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  2. ^ a b Edwards, Dale (2021-06-02). "Literary prize honoring Randall Kenan awarded". The News of Orange County. Archived from the original on 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  3. ^ a b c d "Special Awards". Lambda Literary. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  4. ^ a b c d "2021 Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced". PublishersWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  5. ^ a b "Special Prizes". Lambda Literary. Retrieved 2024-06-10.