Jeanne Córdova Prize

The Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction, established in 2018, is an annual literary award presented by the Lambda Literary Foundation to honor Jeanne Córdova. The award is granted to "lesbian/queer-identified women and trans/gender non-conforming nonfiction authors ... committed to nonfiction work that captures the depth and complexity of lesbian/queer life, culture, and/or history."[1] Winners must have "published at least one book and show promise in continuing to produce groundbreaking and challenging work."[1] Winners receive a $2,500 cash prize.[1]

Recipients

Year Recipient Ref.
2018 Melissa Febos [2]
2019 Karen Tongson [3]
2020 Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha [4]
2021 Nancy Agabian [5][6]
2022 Aisha Sabatini Sloan [7]
2023 Jaquira Díaz [8]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Special Awards". Lambda Literary. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  2. ^ "Winner Announced for Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction". Lambda Literary. 2018-05-15. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  3. ^ "Karen Tongson Wins 2019 Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction". Lambda Literary. 2019-05-15. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  4. ^ "Queer Directions Symposium 2022: Queer Care and Radical Hospitality". Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  5. ^ Essen, Leah Rachel von (2021-06-02). "Announcing the Winners of the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards". BOOK RIOT. Archived from the original on 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  6. ^ "2021 Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced". PublishersWeekly.com. 2021-06-02. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  7. ^ "Special Awards". Lambda Literary Foundation. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Jaquira Díaz Wins 2023 Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction". Lambda Literary Foundation. 7 June 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.


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