The Orange Prize for Fiction

The Orange Prize for Fiction, now known as the Women's Prize for Fiction, is a prestigious annual literary award established in 1996. It celebrates outstanding novels written by women from around the world. The prize aims to recognize and promote the achievements of female authors, highlighting diverse voices and storytelling. Judges select a shortlist and a winner based on literary merit, originality, and impact. The award helps bring wider attention to women writers and their contributions to contemporary literature, fostering greater gender equality in the literary community.