Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award
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The Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award is an award given annually to women writers of exceptional talent, with an emphasis on those at early stages of their careers. Established in 1995 by American author Rona Jaffe
, the Foundation offers grants to writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to emerging female writers.
Recipients of the award are selected through nominations only. Past recipients include Aryn Kyle
, Anna Graham, and ZZ Packer
.
Rona Jaffe
Rona Jaffe was a popular American novelist, publishing numerous works from 1958-2003. She may have been best known for her controversial novel, Mazes and Monsters...
, the Foundation offers grants to writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to emerging female writers.
Recipients of the award are selected through nominations only. Past recipients include Aryn Kyle
Aryn Kyle
Aryn Kyle is an American novelist and short story writer.-Life:Kyle was born in Peoria, Illinois and grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado...
, Anna Graham, and ZZ Packer
ZZ Packer
ZZ Packer is an African-American author, notable for her works of short fiction.-Life:She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky. "ZZ" was a childhood nickname; her given name is Zuwena...
.