The IAFA Imagining Indigenous Futurisms Award recognizes emerging authors who use science fiction to address issues of Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination.
To be considered for the award, submit the following:
200-word statement with background & goals in writing SF
4,000-word maximum writing sample addressing Indigenous perspectives
Deadline: December 1, 2020
Send your materials as attachments to Professor Grace L. Dillon (dillong@pdx.edu)
Use Word Document or PDF format
Name and Page numbers on story and bio
Double space the story and use 12-point font
Proof the work for typos and other errors.
The contest winner will be announced on the Imagining Indigenous Futurisms Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/349927541693986. Not a member? Think about joining!
This year’s judge: acclaimed author Andrea Hairston
Her upcoming novel, due out Sept 8, 2020:
The Master of Poisons https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250260543
Other Novels:
Will Do Magic for Small Change and Redwood and Wildfire
Published by Aqueduct Press at http://www.aqueductpress.com/
website: http://www.andreahairston.com
https://iaftfita.wildapricot.org/Imagining-Indigenous-Futurisms-Award/