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 prize is open to all diaspora writers and the winning entry is selected by a distinguished fiction writer.
Our 2025 National Fiction Prize Winner
A MOTHER’S TRUTH by Donnetrice Allison
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!
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