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First Novel Prize

First Novel Prize Winners: The Complete List

The Center for Fiction

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The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, first awarded in 2006, was created to honor the best debut fiction of the year. Debut novels published between January 1 and December 31 of the award year are eligible. The winner is announced in December at our Annual Awards Benefit. Browse each First Novel Prize winner below.