MARY MCCARTHY AWARD- Chimamanda Adichie Is The First Nigerian To Receive This Award

Nigerian author and feminist Chimamanda Adichie Ngozi has been awarded the revered Mary McCarthy Award for her work as a writer and prominent public awareness on social issues.

The event was held at Bard College, New York where Chimamanda attended as a special guest.

The Mary McCarthy Prize in short fiction includes a $2,000 cash award, publication of a collection of short stories or novella and a standard royalty contract.