The University of Alabama School of Law and the ABA Journal are now accepting submissions for the 2017 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.
The Prize, authorized by Ms. Lee, is given annually to a book-length work of fiction that best illuminates the role of lawyers in society and their power to effect change. Past winners include “Sycamore Row” by John Grisham, “The Secret of Magic” by Deborah Johnson and “Pleasantville” by Attica Locke.
The work must be:
- A published book-length work of fiction.
- Published originally in 2016.
- Readily available to readers via commercial sources (retail or online bookstores such as Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or iTunes).
An electronically published work with an ISBN may be submitted but unpublished manuscripts may not. All entries must be submitted by Friday, March 31. There is no entry fee.
The winning title will be honored at a ceremony and panel discussion. The winning author will receive a signed special edition of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a $3,000 cash award and a feature article in the ABA Journal.
For more information, visit HarperLeePrize.com.