The Orange Prize

The Orange Prize, now called the Women’s Prize for Fiction, is a prestigious literary award established in 1996 to celebrate outstanding fiction written by women. Each year, a panel of judges examines a wide range of novels and selects a winner based on literary merit, originality, and storytelling. The prize aims to promote women writers and highlight their contribution to literature. It brings attention to diverse perspectives and voices, encouraging broader recognition and readership for women’s fiction globally.