Percy Janes First Novel Award
Encyclopedia
The Percy Janes First Novel Award is a Canadian
literary award, presented annually by the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council to an unpublished manuscript by a first-time novelist from Newfoundland and Labrador
. The award is named for the late Newfoundland writer Percy Janes
. The award comes with a cash prize of $1,500.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
literary award, presented annually by the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council to an unpublished manuscript by a first-time novelist from Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. The award is named for the late Newfoundland writer Percy Janes
Percy Janes
Percy Janes was a Canadian writer and novelist, known primarily for his novel House of Hate. His work often deals with life in Newfoundland, mainly from his own first hand experience.-Early life:...
. The award comes with a cash prize of $1,500.
Winners
- 2000 - Tom Moore, Ghost World
- 2001 - Gerard Collins, Finton Moon
- 2002 - Oral Mews, I Have a Solution for the Woman with Slugs
- 2003 - Joel Thomas HynesJoel Thomas HynesJoel Thomas Hynes is a Canadian writer and performer. He is usually credited as Joel Hynes when acting, but as Joel Thomas Hynes on book covers....
, Down to the Dirt - 2004 - Sara Tilley, Snowflake
- 2005 - Jeff Rose, Game Misconduct
- 2006 - David B. Hickey, A Cappella
- 2007 - Degan Davis, The Forgetting Room
- 2008 - Craig Francis Power, Blood Relatives
- 2009 - Patrick Warner, Precious
- 2010 - Melanie Oates, Hanging from the Ceiling