The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize
The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize is a collaborative project with Four Way Books. A celebration and affirmation of the best in contemporary fiction, the contest is open to writers of the African Diaspora. The winning entry is selected by a distinguished fiction writer.
The Kimbilio Fiction Prize will open soon.
Our 2025 National Fiction Prize Winner
Selected by Jacinda Townsend
The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize is a collaborative project with Four Way Books. A celebration and affirmation of the best in contemporary fiction, the contest is open to writers of the African Diaspora. Dr. Allison’s book, A Mother’s Truth, will be published by Four Way Books in 2027!
A MOTHER’S TRUTH by Donnetrice Allison
Current and Previous Awardees
2025: THERE’S NOTHING LEFT FOR YOU HERE by Allegra Solomon
Selected by Carolyn Ferrell
2023: MULBERRY STREET STORIES by Mary McLaughlin Slechta
Selected by Deesha Phillyaw
2019: MALAWI’S SISTERS by Melanie S. Hatter
Selected by Edwidge Dandicat