Richard Wright Literary Awards

Schedule

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

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Memphis Public Libraries - Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (Benjamin L. Hooks Central) | Memphis, TN

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Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, single work in an anthology, illustration and more.
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Memphis Public Libraries - Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (Benjamin L. Hooks Central), 3030 Poplar Avenue,Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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