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The Gratiaen Trust announces the Longlist for the 33rd Annual Gratiaen ...
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, announces the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious literary accolade for creative writing in English.This announcement marks the first milestone in this year’s prize cycle, continuing a legacy of recognising and nurturing outstanding literary talent across the country.The 2026 invitation for applications for the Prize received a record number of entries, showcasing a broad mix of voices, styles, and perspectives in contemporary Sri Lankan writing.The longlisted authors for the 33rd Gratiaen Prize are:Daham - Aneesha AnsarChameleon Silva - Keith JayasekeraDear Father: The Refugee - Alan de CostaDivergent Among my Neurons - Gaveen PrabhasaraGallivanting - Ciara Mandulee MendisGod, Bangles and a Constitution- Anuththara EkeliIn the Curve of the Smile - Uvini AtukoralaReading Palms: a collection of poems - Oshanthaka CabraalThe Department of Chosen Ones- Thisuri WanniarachchiThe Son and the Lover- Visakesa ChandrasekaramTime is a Paper Crane and Other Stories- Eshana RanasingheTo Hear You Breathe - Sajla AneesThe Gratiaen Prize, Sri Lanka’s leading English literary award, celebrates original and unpublished works that show literary quality, creativity, and depth. Eligible submissions include original fiction, poetry, drama, or creative prose by Sri Lankan citizens or residents. Manuscripts must not have been published before in print or online.This year’s judging panel combines creative, academic, and editorial expertise. It is chaired by V. V. Ganeshananthan, (pictured) an award-winning author whose novel, Brotherless Night, won the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction, the 2024 Carol Shields Prize, and the 2023 Asian Prize.The longlist announcement marks the start of the 2026 prize season, with the shortlist coming in the next few weeks. The shortlist will be revealed on 4 May 2026 at the British Council, and the final winner announced on 6th June 2026.Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, Chairperson of The Gratiaen Trust, (pictured) congratulated the longlisted authors, saying, “This year’s longlist shows how English creative writing in Sri Lanka continues to grow. We are inspired by the variety of voices and the richness of the stories, with writers sharing narratives that are both personal and wide-ranging.”More details can be obtained from, www.gratiaen.com.
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