Jeanne Córdova Prize
LGBT literary award
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The Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction, established in 2018, is an annual literary award presented by the Lambda Literary Foundation to honor Jeanne Córdova. The award is granted to "lesbian/queer-identified women and trans/gender non-conforming nonfiction authors ... committed to nonfiction work that captures the depth and complexity of lesbian/queer life, culture, and/or history."[1] Winners must have "published at least one book and show promise in continuing to produce groundbreaking and challenging work."[1] Winners receive a $2,500 cash prize.[1]
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Melissa Febos | [2] |
| 2019 | Karen Tongson | [3] |
| 2020 | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha | [4] |
| 2021 | Nancy Agabian | [5][6] |
| 2022 | Aisha Sabatini Sloan | [7] |
| 2023 | Jaquira Díaz | [8] |
