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Commonwealth Short Story Prize こもんうぇるすたんぺんしょうせつしょう

Edition 12 (2023)

Short story awardFor unpublished worksEnglish-language works onlyInternational literature awardShort Fiction PrizeUnpublished WorksMultilingual SubmissionsInternational Literary AwardRegional Awards

Winners

5 people
Hana Gammon はな ぎゃもん Winner

During World War II, far from home, two West African men find strength and comfort in friendship.

Agnes Chew あぐねす ちゅー Winner

A child is taken in by her mother's friend, who seems protective but is actually auctioning her off piece by piece to the highest bidder.

Rue Baldry るー ぼーるどりー Winner

A sincere, playful story about grief, loss, addiction, tradition, and the mysticism of insular life.

Kwame Mcpherson くわめ まくふぁーそん Winner

An elder from the Khoisan community protests outside government offices, demanding recognition against political oppression and linguistic exclusion.

Himali Mcinnes ひまり まっきねす Winner

A young boy befriends a new neighbor against his mother's wishes.