Prisma
プリズマ
Annual literary award targeting Nordic queer (LGBTQ) literature. Established in 2023.
Queer literatureNordic literatureMultiple genres (children's/young adult, poetry, non-fiction, novels, comics, translations, etc.)
- Established
- 2023
- Organizer
- Bookstore Page 28 (Malmö) and Bögbibblan
- Category
- Research, Translation, and Scholarship
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around December
- Status
- Active
Description
Prisma is an annual literary award targeting queer literature from the Nordic region. It was started as an initiative by the queer bookstore Page 28 in Malmö, Sweden, and the platform Bögbibblan, with the first award ceremony held in December 2023. There are 7 categories, each with an independent group of judges (total about 50 judges), recognizing queer literature across multiple genres. In 2023, 30 works were nominated, and the award ceremony was held at Malmö Opera on December 11, 2023.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Winners in each category (no public information on prize money or specific prizes available)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination (candidate selection) | Works selected as nominees (30 works nominated in 2023). Specific nomination method not specified. | 2023: 7/30 (approx. 23%) | Final announcement at the award ceremony (in 2023, announced at Malmö Opera on 2023-12-11) |
| Judging per category | Dedicated judging groups for each category (total about 50 judges across categories) | Unknown | Announced on the organizer's official website and at the award ceremony |
Nomination (candidate selection)
Judges
Works selected as nominees (30 works nominated in 2023). Specific nomination method not specified.
Pass Rate
2023: 7/30 (approx. 23%)
Announcement
Final announcement at the award ceremony (in 2023, announced at Malmö Opera on 2023-12-11)
Judging per category
Judges
Dedicated judging groups for each category (total about 50 judges across categories)
Pass Rate
Unknown
Announcement
Announced on the organizer's official website and at the award ceremony
Related Awards
- Nordic literary awards
- LGBTQ literary awards
- Nordic literary awards and queer literature-related awards and events
Official Resources
https://www.prismalitteraturpris.se/Past Winners
Ellen Svedjeland
Winner
Elin Johansson
Winner
Emma Adbåge
Winner
Sara Hallström
Winner
Edward Summanen
Winner
Matilda Wurm
Winner
Luka Holmegaard
Winner
Sanna Samuelsson
Winner
Edith Hammar
Winner
Anna Stern
Winner
Ebba Högström
Winner