On Wednesday we announced this year’s Polari Prize shortlists at Polari on Sea in Hastings and on our social media accounts.

The response so far has been extraordinary. The Prize is now supported by retailers Amazon Waterstones and Bookshop.org – and the media coverage has exceeded all expectations.

Below are the media reports we’ve received so far – from as far afield as Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the US.

Congratulations to all the shortlisted writers, and to our hardworking PR team at FMcM Associates.

On October 24, we’ll be showcasing some of the shortlisted writer at The British Library, with further events TBA. See Events page for updates.

MEDIA COVERAGE

The Bookseller

https://www.thebookseller.com/news/stuart-armfield-and-crewe-shortlisted-for-polari-prize-2023

BookBrunch

https://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article-detail/2023-polari-shortlists-released

Books + Publishing (Aus & NZ)

The Publishing Post

https://www.thepublishingpost.com/post/2023-polari-prize-shortlists-celebrate-queer-stories-that-entertain-enrich-and-inspire

The Irish Times

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/2023/09/28/dromineer-literary-festival-dublin-festival-of-history-echoes-bookshop-of-the-year-polari-prizes

Country and Townhouse

https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/culture/polari-prize

Writing Africa

https://www.writingafrica.com/polari-prize-2023-shortlist-announced/

Library Journal (US)

https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/bookpulse/zain-khalid-brother-alive-bard-fiction-prize-book-pulse

Locus Magazine

https://locusmag.com/2023/09/2023-polari-prize-shortlists/