The Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) is hosted by the Georgia Writers Association (GWA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts a variety of events for the local literary communities. From 1964 to 1993, GAYA was hosted by the Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists, making this award the oldest literary award in the southeast. Since …
Category: BIOGRAPHY Judge: James Taylor Finalist: Patricia Bell-Scott, The Firebrand and the First Lady Opinionated, brilliant, brash, granddaughter of a mulatto slave, untiring civil rights advocate, writer, attorney, and eventually, an Episcopal priest, Pauli Murray’s story remained largely unknown until now. Focusing on Murray’s unlikely and enduring friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt, Patricia Bell-Scott has written …
The 2017 Georgia Author of the Year Awards was held this past Saturday, June 3, at the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center. There were 126 nominees in 14 categories. Over 230 authors and literary enthusiasts attended the banquet and ceremony. We would like to congratulate the GAYA winners, finalists, and honorable mentions for their …
Please join us for the 53rd Annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards Banquet. Saturday, June 3, 2017 6-9 pm Kennesaw State University Center, Room 400 This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA), the oldest literary award in the Southeast. The awards were first held by the …
The Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) is hosted by the Georgia Writers Association (GWA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts a variety of events for the local literary communities. From 1964 to 1993, GAYA was hosted by the Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists, making this award the oldest literary award in the southeast. …
Below are the judges’ statements on the Winners and Finalists of the 52nd Georgia Author of the Year Awards. CHILDREN’S BOOK Judge: Pat Garrett Finalist: The Birthday Candle by Jamie Bobo The Birthday Candle is a whimsical tale that will delight young readers. Children will enjoy reading this book with its colorful illustrations …
The 2016 Georgia Author of the Year Awards was held this past Saturday, June 4, at the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center. There were 154 nominees in 14 categories. Over 230 authors and literary enthusiasts attended the banquet and ceremony. We would like to congratulate the GAYA winners, finalists, and honorable mentions for their …
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