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Novellae Winners

Recognizing the voices that shaped literary excellence.

Discover the Novellae Winners, featuring award-winning authors, celebrated books, and past honorees recognized for outstanding literary achievement. Explore inspiring stories, groundbreaking works, and the voices shaping the future of literature.

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Winner Spotlight:

Dr. Justin Bisimwa Mudekereza

Award: The Novellae Awards Gold – Outstanding Literary Achievement

Dr. Justin Bisimwa Mudekereza has been honored with the Novellae Awards Gold in Political Nonfiction, recognizing his remarkable contributions to literature, advocacy, and global discourse. His work embodies a powerful commitment to social justice, human rights, and community development, placing him among the most influential voices of our time.

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The Novellae Seal - Silver Award
The Novellae Seal - Silver Award
Echoes of Tomorrow

by Alina Reyes

A dystopian exploration of survival, memory, and human resilience.

Featured Books

A curated selection of titles that impressed readers and judges alike.

Book cover titled "Beneath the Canopy" featuring sunlit trees and vines, exploring rainforest secrets by Terrence Holt.
Book cover titled "Beneath the Canopy" featuring sunlit trees and vines, exploring rainforest secrets by Terrence Holt.
Book cover of "The Other Side of Silence" by Nia Mendez features a figure in a coat and red scarf against a muted background.
Book cover of "The Other Side of Silence" by Nia Mendez features a figure in a coat and red scarf against a muted background.
Beneath the Canopy

by Terrence Holt

Poetry rooted in heritage and the natural world, delivered with lyrical intensity.

The Other Side of Silence

by Nia Mendez

A bold contemporary narrative centered on trauma, recovery, and identity.

"Book titled 'Echoes of Tomorrow' by Alina Reyes, featuring a lone figure in a dystopian landscape with ruined structures."
"Book titled 'Echoes of Tomorrow' by Alina Reyes, featuring a lone figure in a dystopian landscape with ruined structures."
The Novellae Seal - Gold Award
The Novellae Seal - Gold Award
The Novellae Seal - Bronze Award
The Novellae Seal - Bronze Award
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A person in a stylish black outfit poses with one arm wrapped around themselves against a muted backdrop.
Alina Reyes

Science Fiction | Canada

Known for merging human emotion with futuristic themes, Alina continues to challenge the limits of speculative fiction.

Meet the Authors

Terrence Holt

Poetry | United States

Terrence’s work explores memory and ecology through a lyrical, meditative voice.

Nia Mendez

Contemporary Fiction | Philippines

Nia writes with cultural nuance and emotional depth, connecting with readers around the world.

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a man with glasses and a laptop computer
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A woman with long, wavy black hair wearing a black top, framed within a circular border against a light background.
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a woman in a white jacket and a notebook

Chloe Raines

"When Stars Forgot to Shine"

(2023)

Past Honorees

Previous winners whose work continues to inspire:

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a man with a camera and a camera
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a woman in glasses and a black jacket

David Linwood

"Harvest of the Mind"

(2022)

Mikaela Cruz

"Letters Left Unsent"

(2021)

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