Visiting Writers' Series LibGuide: Aisha Sabatini Sloan

• The CLMP Firecracker Awards for Independently Published Literature are given annually to celebrate books and magazines that make a significant contribution to our literary culture and the publishers that strive to introduce important voices to readers far and wide.
  • Information from CLMP.org

2020 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship

• The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.

  • Information from the National Endowment for the Arts

2021 National Magazine Award for Columns and Commentary for Detroit Archives

2022 Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Nonfiction

• The Lambda Literary Awards (fondly known as the Lammys) were created in 1989 to garner national visibility for LGBTQ books, which had established a foothold through a nascent network of lesbian and gay publishers and bookstores. 
  • Information from Lambda Literary

2022 Jean Córdova Award for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction

• In memory of the beloved activist and author, the Córdova Prize honors lesbian/queer-identified women and trans/gender non-conforming nonfiction writers. The award goes to a writer committed to nonfiction work that captures the depth and complexity of lesbian/queer life, culture, and/or history. Winners have published at least one book and show promise in continuing to produce groundbreaking and challenging work. The award was established in 2018 and includes a cash prize of $2,500.
  • Information from Lambda Literary​​​​​​​