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A Prize For Being Bookish
posted (November 6, 2014)
The Belize Book Industry Association today honored the 2 winners of the Belize Literary Prize 2013.

Belizean Journalist, Kalilah Enriquez garnered 1st place with hershort story "Barrel Reach" while Economist Jorge David Awe's "Theophilo's Living Room" came in 2nd.

The Belize Literary Prize Book was launched this morning with both stories at the House of Culture. 2nd place winner Jorge Awe discussed his inspiration and writing process as a Belizean writer living abroad.

For 1st place Enriquez who lives in Jamaica received $1,000 and 2nd place got $500. The book is available at the House of Culture and The Image Factory.

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