Chautauqua Institution is pleased to announce seven exceptional books as the 2024 finalists for The Chautauqua Prize, now in its 13th year:    In another year of a record-breaking number of submissions from publishers, agents and authors, these seven books represent the variety and vitality of The Chautauqua Prize. Awarded annually since 2012, the Prize draws upon Chautauqua Institution’s considerable literary legacy to celebrate a book that provides a richly rewarding reading experience and to honor the author for a significant contribution to the literary arts. The winning book will be selected from these finalists and announced by early June.   ...

In another record-breaking year for submissions, Jung’s “Right Before the Fall” was selected by guest judge, Jimin Han, among twelve finalists. “What a pleasure to read these twelve finalists’ work for the Janus Prize. The range of experimentation was exciting to see,” said Han. “Thanks to the committee who narrowed the group down to these finalists. I’m sure it was very challenging. Gratitude to all who nominated writers and to those who submitted their work.”  The 2024 prize recipient, Olivia Jung, will receive the $5,000 prize, plus a $2,000 travel and lodging stipend. She will give a public lecture and...

Chautauqua Literary Arts and the Department of Education at Chautauqua Institution are pleased to announce twelve finalists for the 2024 Chautauqua Janus Prize. To be awarded this summer for the seventh time, the Janus Prize has enjoyed a steady increase of interest among emerging writers and this year saw another record-breaking number of submissions.   This year, a record number of more than 210 writers entered work to be considered for the prize that looks to celebrate an emerging writer’s single work of short fiction or nonfiction for daring formal and aesthetic innovations that upset and reorder readers’ imagination.   The twelve...