Julia Elliott wins $150,000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for 'Hellions'

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Julia Elliott won the $150,000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her short story collection Hellions. The award recognizes works by women and nonbinary authors. Hellions features genre-bending stories blending Southern gothic, horror, and fairy tale elements. The collection was praised by the jury for its control and unique narratives. The prize, established in honor of novelist Carol Shields, considers novels, short story collections, and graphic novels. Finalists received $12,500 each.


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