97. 2026 SI Leeds Literary Prize: Winners Announcement
Join us for the announcement of the 8th SI Leeds Literary Prize for unpublished fiction by Black and Asian women. Previous winners include Mahsuda Snaith, Saima Mir, Amita Murray and Winnie M Li. Hear readings from the six shortlisted writers and head judge Irenosen Okojie, before the 2026 winner is revealed. The SI Readers’ Choice award, previously won by extraordinary writers such as Kit de Waal, Laura Fish and Maeve Clarke, will also be announced.
Word Up North is proud to be a lead partner in the biennial prize alongside Peepal Tree Press and SI Leeds. sileedsliteraryprize.com
The link to the YouTube Premiere of the 2026 SI Leeds Literary Prize: Winners Announcement will be available on this listing closer to the date of the event.
Event Details
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- Date: Wednesday 25th November
- Time: 1:00 pm
- PriceFREE
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