The Latest Breaking News from Mary Jean Chan

Poem of the week: Ars Poetica, XI by Mary Jean Chan

A fresh spin on the sonnet, this subtle contemplation of art, love and language makes the poem into a home

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Caleb Azumah Nelson and Mary Jean Chan shortlisted for Dylan Thomas prize

The six-strong list of titles include novels, short stories and poetry, with the winning writer to receive £20,000 when revealed in May

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024

Zadie Smith and Paul Murray on shortlist for Writers’ prize

Other authors in contention for the award, previously known as the Rathbones Folio prize, include Naomi Klein and Observer art critic Laura Cumming

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Booker Prize 2023: Longlist announced with 10 first-time nominees and a new record for Irish authors

Prestigious literature prize reveals 13 nominees for 2023 competition

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Forward prizes for poetry add new award for performed poems

The addition marks the first time spoken-word artists have been recognised by the literary prize, a move described as ‘much-needed’ and ‘momentous’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

‘Landmark’ anthology 100 Queer Poems published for Pride month

Collection edited by Andrew McMillan and Mary Jean Chan ‘questions and redefines’ the meaning of its title

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

Sabba Khan and Maisie Chan triumph in Jhalak prizes for writers of colour

Khan wins for her ‘timeless’ debut graphic novel, The Roles We Play, while Chan takes the children’s and YA award for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April

Women’s prize judge Lorraine Candy, journalist Sarah Shaffi and Guardian readers Kate and Saffron discuss the titles they’ve read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022