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The Ernest J. Gaines Award is designed to inspire and recognize rising African-American writers of excellence.

Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence | Deadline August 15, 2021

2021-06-02
In: Opportunities

The annual $15,000 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence is open to rising African-American fiction writers across the United States. The book award, honors Louisiana’s revered storyteller, Ernest J. Gaines, and is now in its 15th year. It has become nationally recognized in its role of enhancing the visibilityMore

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