Center for Fiction Announces 2021 First Novel Prize Longlist

Jul 13, 2021

The Center for Fiction has announced the longlist for the 2021 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. The 27 titles were selected by 116 volunteer readers from 143 submissions with U.S. publication dates between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. The winner will receive a $15,000 prize, with each of the other shortlisted authors receiving $1,000. The shortlisted titles will be announced this fall, and the winner will be announced in December at the Center's annual awards benefit.

The longlist is as follows:

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