Otherwise Award
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The Otherwise Award (before 2020 known as the James Tiptree, Jr. Award) is an annual literary prize for "science fiction or fantasy that explores and expands the roles of women and men for work by both women and men".
Scope
Novels and short fiction are both eligible; theme 'gender-bending fiction'
Novels and short fiction are both eligible; theme 'gender-bending fiction'
What
Check for $1000
Check for $1000
Where & When
Annual at various conventions, most recently Wiscon in Madison, Wisconsin
Annual at various conventions, most recently Wiscon in Madison, Wisconsin
Process
Five judges are selected each year, who evaluate recommendations submitted by publishers and by readers. Judges choose a winner, and release a 'shortlist' and sometimes a 'longlist' of other works they feel merit attention, though those lists are not considered to be finalists or runners-up.
Five judges are selected each year, who evaluate recommendations submitted by publishers and by readers. Judges choose a winner, and release a 'shortlist' and sometimes a 'longlist' of other works they feel merit attention, though those lists are not considered to be finalists or runners-up.
History
Founded by Pat Murphy and Karen Joy Fowler
Founded by Pat Murphy and Karen Joy Fowler
— Winners by Year —
| — 2022 — | Light from Uncommon Stars, Ryka Aoki |
| Sorrowland, Rivers Solomon | |
| — 2021 — | “Ife-Iyoku, the Tale of Imadeyunuagbon”, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki |
| — 2020 — | Freshwater, Akwaeke Emezi |
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