6 books in Non-Fiction & 2 in Fiction category shortlisted
Kohima, November 25 (MExN): The Committee of judges for the Gordon Graham Prize for Naga Literature, Kohima Educational Trust/Kohima Educational Society (KET/KES), has announced the books that have been shortlisted for final judging which was earlier announced on July 20, 2018.
The shortlist was released today at a ceremony by KES Chairman Dr P Ngully in Kohima, a press release from the committee President Charles Chasie stated.
The Shortlisting was done by members of the Kohima Educational Trust/Kohima Educational Society (KET/KES), including two from the United Kingdom.
The shortlisted books included six in the Non-Fiction category and two books in the Fiction category as per submissions received.
“However, the Committee had to reject some books for reasons of propriety. While six books were selected in the Non-Fiction category, only two books were shortlisted in the Fiction category. “
Category 1:
Non Fiction 1. “A Rediscovery and Rebuilding of Naga Cultural Values” by Inato Yekheto Shikhu (An Analytical Approach with Special Reference to Maori as a colonised and Minority Group of People in New Zealand, Regency Publication, New Delhi). 2. “A Naga Odyssey: Visier’s Long Way Home” by Visier Meyasetsu Sanyü and Richard Broome, (A Memoir, published by Monash University, Melbourne, 2017). 3. “Forgiveness and Politics : A Critical Appraisal” by Kethoser Aniu Kevichüsa (Langham Monographs: Carlisle, 2017). 4. “Literary Cultures of India’s Northeast: Naga Writings in English” by K B Veio Pou (Heritage Publishing House, Dimapur, 2015). 5. “Nagaland and India : The Blood and the Tears” by Kaka D Iralu (A historical account of the seventy year Indo-Naga war and the story of those who were never allowed to tell it, Genuine Printing Press, Kohima, 2017). 6. “Insider Perspectives: Critical Essays on Literature from Nagaland” by Vizovono Elizabeth and Sentinaro Tsuren (Bark Weaver publications, Norway, 2017).
Category 2:
Fiction 1. “When the River Sleeps” by Easterine Kire (Zubaan Publishers Pvt Ltd 2014) 2. “The Starry Night” by Nzan Kikon (Penthrill Publication House, Kohima, 2018)
The shortlisted books will be read and judged by a team of three independent judges, having no connection with KET/KES, and their decisions will be final. The winners’ names will be announced in the latter part of March 2019 and the prizes (one in each category) will be given at a function in Kohima during the first part of April, coinciding with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kohima, the release also informed.
The committee further stated that “the 2nd edition of the Gordon Graham Prize for Naga Literature will take place in December 2019, during the Hornbill Festival. The announcement for entries will be made in April during the prize-giving function of this first edition. The terms and conditions may vary slightly from the first edition.” All have been invited to be on the look-out and take part in the competition.
