The novel written by Nigerian author, Akwaeke Emezi, titled ‘The Death of Vivek Oji’ is among the 6 shortlisted novels for this year’s DUBLIN Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council.
The DUBLIN Literary Award is the world’s most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction published in English, worth €100,000 to the winner. If the book has been translated the author receives €75,000 and the translator receives €25,000. Distinctive among literary prizes, nominations are chosen by librarians and readers from a network of libraries around the world.
This year’s award winner will be chosen from a diverse and international shortlist which includes two novels in translation and a first-time novelist. The shortlist features authors who are French, Irish, Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg (Alderville First Nation, Canadian), New Zealander, and Nigerian.
The 27th winner of the Dublin Literary Award will be announced by its Patron, Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland on Thursday 19th May, as part of the opening day programme of International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFDublin), which is also funded by Dublin City Council.
The shortlisted titles are:
1. Remote Sympathy by Catherine Chidgey (New Zealander).
Published by Europa Editions.
Nominated by Auckland Libraries, New Zealand and Dunedin Public Libraries, New Zealand.
2. At Night All Blood is Black by David Diop (French).
Translated from the French by Anna Moschovakis.
Published by Pushkin Press.
Nominated by Bibliothèque de Reims, France.
3. The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi (Nigerian).
Published by Faber & Faber.
Nominated by Helsinki City Library, Finland.
4. The Art of Falling by Danielle McLaughlin (Irish).
Published by John Murray.
Nominated by Cork City Libraries, Ireland.
5. Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg).
Published by House of Anansi.
Nominated by Ottawa Public Library, Canada.
6. The Art of Losing by Alice Zeniter (French).
Translated from the French by Frank Wynne.
Published by Picador, Pan Macmillan.
Nominated by Bibliothèque publique d’information, Paris, France.
