Randall Kenan Prize

The Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction is an annual literary award presented by the Lambda Literary Foundation, established in 2021 in honor of Randall Kenan.[1][2] The award is presented "to a Black LGBTQ writer whose fiction explores themes of Black LGBTQ life, culture, and/or history."[3][4] Nominees "must have published at least one book and show promise in continuing to produce groundbreaking work."[3][4] Winners receive a $3,000 cash prize.[3][4]

Recipients

Year Recipient Ref.
2021 Ana-Maurine Lara [1][2][3][4]
2022 Kalynn Bayron [5]
2023 Eboni J. Dunbar [5]
2024 Liv Little [5][6]
2025 Allen R. Wells [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Literary prize honoring Randall Kenan awarded". College of Arts & Sciences. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2021-06-02. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  2. 1 2 Edwards, Dale (2021-06-02). "Literary prize honoring Randall Kenan awarded". The News of Orange County. Archived from the original on 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Special Awards". Lambda Literary. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "2021 Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced". PublishersWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  5. 1 2 3 "Special Prizes". Lambda Literary. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  6. ↑ Henderson, Emmanuel (2024-06-17). "Liv Little Wins 2024 Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction". Lambda Literary. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  7. ↑ Evans, London (2025-10-01). "Allen R. Wells Wins the 2025 Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction". Lambda Literary. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
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