Prasanthi Ram Wins Singapore Literature Prize for Debut Work 'Nine Yard Sarees'
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Prasanthi Ram |
| Age | 32 |
| Profession | Lecturer at Nanyang Technological University |
| Achievement | Won the Singapore Literature Prize for English Fiction for her debut short story |
| Title of Work | Nine Yard Sarees |
| Publication Year | 2023 |
| Topic of the Story | Generations of a Tamil Brahmin family across Singapore, Sydney, New York, and Connecticut |
| Remarks | Expressed shock and humility, wrote the manuscript while caregiving for her late father |
| Judges' Comments | Praised as "skilful, assured, comedic at times, and profoundly moving" |
| About the Prize | Biennial award by Singapore Book Council, supported by National Art Council |
| Other Awardees | Poetry: Yaamakkodangi (2023) by Mathikumar ThayumanavanFiction: Cheenalakshumi (2022) by Kanagalatha KCreative Nonfiction: Appan (2023) by AzhagunilaBest Debut: Kaatralalyll (2023) by Tamilselvi Rajarajan |