Àtìpó Book Review Prize

Writers not over age 22 are invited to submit reviews between 400–600 words of Wole Olayinka’s ‘Alejo: Crossing Times’ to win a shared cash prize.

Book O’Clock is dedicated to promoting African literature and platforming new voices through cultural events and social advocacy programmes. We are excited to announce our first prize for book reviews.

The Prize is open to young writers not over the age of 22. It has a one-month submission window which opens on July 12 and closes on August 30, 2023. The top two prize winners will be announced on September 25, 2023, via Book O’ Clock’s social media platforms and awarded N60,000 (1st place) and N40,000 (2nd place), respectively.

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