Indian Author Wins PEN/Nabokov Award 2026.

Awards | Dated: 09 Mar 2026

Indian novelist and essayist Meena Kandasamy has been honored with the prestigious PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. The American literary award celebrates her fearless writing style and her focus on caste, gender, and linguistic identity.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The award carries a cash prize of USD 50,000.
  • It is administered by PEN America.
  • She is widely known for her novel The Gypsy Goddess.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Winner: Meena Kandasamy.
  • Award: PEN/Nabokov.
  • Field: Literature.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian novelist was recently honored with the prestigious PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature?

Correct Answer: Meena Kandasamy

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About PEN/Nabokov Award

  • Founded - 2016
  • Awarded by - PEN America