Commonwealth Foundation Creatives has released a shortlist for the 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. This year's shortlist of 23 writers, representing 13 Commonwealth countries, was chosen by the international judging panel from a record-breaking 7,359 submissions. Writers from Mauritius, Rwanda, and St. Kitts and Nevis feature for the first time.
Regional winners, who each receive £2,500 (about $3,140), will be revealed May 29, with the overall £5,000 (about $6,280) winner named June 26. See the complete list of finalists here.
Chair of judges Ugandan-British author Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi commented: "This is a dream list for lovers of the short story form. You'll be amazed and thrilled, startled and shocked, and heartbroken and humbled in equal measure by the skill and talent, imagination and creativity."