Libris Literature Award (Libris Prize)
リブリス・リテラトゥール賞
Major Dutch literary prize awarded to novels written in Dutch.
NovelDutch-language literatureLiterature prize
- Established
- 1993
- Organizer
- Stichting Literatuur Prijs (Literature Prize Foundation), sponsored by Libris
- Category
- General Fiction and Popular Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May
- Status
- Active
Description
The Libris Literatuur Prijs (Libris Literature Award) is a literary prize awarded to novels first written in Dutch. Established in 1993 and awarded annually since 1994. Organized by Libris, a group of independent bookstores, with €50,000 awarded to the winner. Selected through longlist and shortlist (usually 6 works), with €2,500 given to each shortlisted author. Winning and shortlisted works receive major promotion in Libris member bookstores, garnering commercial attention.
Prize
- Main Prize
- €50,000 prize money to the winner. €2,500 awarded to each shortlisted author.
- Cash Prize
- 50,000 EUR
- €2,500 to each shortlisted author
- Promotion at Libris member bookstores (sales promotion)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longlist | Independent judging committee (composition changes each year) | — | Longlist announced on official website and press releases |
| Shortlist (usually 6 works) | Same as above (judging committee) | — | Shortlist announcement, accompanied by promotion in Libris bookstores and media exposure |
| Final selection and winner determination | Same as above (judging committee) | — | Winner usually announced in May. Announced on official website, press releases, and Libris member bookstores |
Longlist
Judges
Independent judging committee (composition changes each year)
Announcement
Longlist announced on official website and press releases
Shortlist (usually 6 works)
Judges
Same as above (judging committee)
Announcement
Shortlist announcement, accompanied by promotion in Libris bookstores and media exposure
Final selection and winner determination
Judges
Same as above (judging committee)
Announcement
Winner usually announced in May. Announced on official website, press releases, and Libris member bookstores
Criteria
- Must be a novel first written in Dutch
- Literary value (style, structure, quality of expression)
- Originality and creativity
- Depth of theme and social/cultural impact
Application Tips
Dos
- 公式サイトで最新の応募要項を必ず確認する
- 原著がオランダ語であることを確認する
- 提出フォーマットや必要書類を正確に揃える
- 締切に余裕を持って提出する（年1回の募集）
- 作品の最良の版（校正済み）を提出する
Don''ts
- 翻訳作品を応募しない（原則オランダ語の原著）
- 応募要項に沿わない形式で提出しない
- 締切を過ぎて提出しない
- 誤った連絡先や不完全な出版情報を提出しない
From Judges
- 文体の完成度や表現の独創性を重視する
- 物語の一貫性とテーマの深さが重要
- オランダ語での表現力や語り口に注目する
- ショートリスト入りは商業的なプロモーションにもつながる点を意識する
Related Awards
- De Gouden Uil (Golden Owl)
- AKO Literatuurprijs
- Libris History Prize
Official Resources
https://www.librisprijs.nl/Past Winners
Anjet Daantje
Winner
Mariken Heitman
Winner
Jeroen Brouwers
Winner
Sander Kollaard
Winner
Rob van Essen
Winner
Murat Isik
Winner
Alfred Birney
Winner
Connie Palmen
Winner
Adriaan van Dis
Winner