Congratulations to Neil Griffiths (pictured), John Boyne and Claire Kilroy whose novels Saving Caravaggio, The Boy In the Striped Pyjamas and Tenderwire respectively have been longlisted for the prestigious 2008 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. The long list of the 137 writers nominated for the 2008 Award - a Dublin City Council initiative and a partnership between the City Council and IMPAC - was announced today by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr. Paddy Bourke. The Award, worth €100,000, is the world’s most valuable annual literary prize for a single work of fiction published in English. The nominations come from 161 libraries in 121 cities worldwide and can be viewed on www.impacdublinaward.ie. Dublin City Council will announce the shortlist on 2nd April 2008 and the winning novel will be announced by the Lord Mayor on 12th June 2008.
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