The Caine Prize for African Writing 2015

Now entering its sixteenth year, the Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa's leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere.

National print and online campaigns. Outreach to modern literature and African literature academics and students. Blog tour and review of shortlisted stories in the run up to the award. A range of London events to take place around the award in July. Caine Prize 2015 Readings and Public Events: London Short Story Festival Saturday 20th June, Waterstones Piccadilly, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Rich Mix Tuesday 30th June, Main Space from 7.30pm, An Evening with the Caine Prize 2015 Nominees and Ellah Wakatama Allfrey Wednesday 1 July, Brixton Library, 7pm, An Evening with the Caine Prize 2015 Nominees and Lizzie Attree Thursday 2 July, Royal Over-Seas League, 7pm, Africa Writes: Caine Prize 2015 shortlisted writers in conversation with Petina Gappah and EC Osondu Saturday 4 July, British Library, 4.45 - 6pm, Africa Writes: Caine Prize Book Group Event Saturday 4 July, British Library, 11.00am - 12pm, Readings by Caine Prize 2015 Shortlisted Authors Sunday 5 July, Southbank Centre, 4pm . On Monday, 6th July, Namwali Serpell was announced as the 2015 winner for her short story 'The Sack' as featured in ('Lusaka Punk and other stories'). This prestigious award was said to be an 'honour' to receive by the Zambian writer, who then chose to share the stage and also offered to share the prize money with her fellow shortlisted African writers.

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