The 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction Shortlist
“Congratulations to these remarkable authors on behalf of everyone at The Carol Shields Prize Foundation. The five Finalists represent the finest in literary fiction from women and non-binary authors published in Canada and the United States in 2024. We are proud to support these authors in a time when our mission to amplify the voices of women and non-binary writers feels more vital than ever.”
The 2025 shortlisted authors are Dominique Fortier (Pale Shadows, translated by Rhonda Mullins), Miranda July (All Fours), Canisia Lubrin (Code Noir), Sarah Manguso (Liars), and Aube Rey Lescure (River East, River West).
One of these writers will win the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, receiving $150,000 USD and a five-night stay at Fogo Island Inn. The other Finalists will receive $12,500 USD. Author and translator monetary award will be split according to our guidelines. The four Finalists and the Winner will be invited to participate in a group retreat residency in the Leighton Artist Studios, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
The winner will be announced on May 1 in Chicago.
All of the monetary awards are generously supported by BMO.
