A shortlist has been released for the £10,000 (about $13,455) Unwin Award, recognizing nonfiction writers in the earlier stages of their careers as authors, "whose work is considered to have made a significant contribution to the world." The winner will be announced in London on April 21. Check out the shortlisted writers here.
Judging panel chair Claudia Hammond said: "The varied shortlist reflects upon equality, gender politics, sustainability, diversity, technology and more--demonstrating the many different ways in which books and writing can make an impact on our world."
Publishers Association CEO Dan Conway called the shortlist "a fascinating showcase of the impact of publishing on the world--and the many different ways we can see this come to life."
