Sasha Debevec-McKenney Receives Dylan Thomas Prize for Debut Poetry Collection
Sasha Debevec-McKenney has been awarded the £20,000 Dylan Thomas Prize for her debut collection, Joy Is My Middle Name, which delves into themes of race, addiction, and womanhood.
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Updated 17 days ago
The Dylan Thomas Prize, aimed at recognizing writers aged 39 or under, has been awarded to Sasha Debevec-McKenney for her first poetry collection.
Her book, Joy Is My Middle Name, tackles complex issues surrounding race, addiction, and the experiences of womanhood.
The prize, valued at £20,000, highlights the importance of emerging literary voices in contemporary literature.