![]() ![]() The 2019 judging panel, which included Irish author Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, commented: It is difficult to know how to respond to the magnitude of this kindness that has been so suddenly bestowed upon me… I am especially honored because of the admiration that I feel for the other finalists, authors from all over the world who are all doing such crucial and beautiful work.” ![]() The public library in Brugge, Belgium, nominated Ruskovich for the award.Ĭommenting on her win, Ruskovich said, “I cannot express how grateful I am to be the recipient of this astonishingly generous award. Judges chose Ruskovich’s novel from a total of 141 titles, nominated by libraries in 115 cities across 41 countries. Ruskovich received the award at a ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House on Wednesday, June 12. Ruskovich is the fourth American author to win the prize in its 24-year history. It is the largest prize for a single novel published in English. The award, given by the Dublin, Ireland city council, comes with a prize of 100,000 euros. Writer Emily Ruskovich, an assistant professor in the Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing, has won the 2019 International Dublin Literary Award for her novel “Idaho.” ![]()
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