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March 24, 2025

The Gratiaen Trust, in association with John Keells Foundation, is pleased to announce the distinguished panel of judges for Sri Lanka’s most prestigious literary award for creative writing in English, the 32nd Gratiaen Prize. Founded by Michael Ondaatje in 1992, the Gratiaen Prize is awarded annually to the best piece of creative writing in English […]

October 23, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Prof. Gregory Pardlo to Chair Jury for 32nd Gratiaen Prize The Gratiaen Trust, in association with John Keells Foundation, is delighted to announce its collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) for the 32nd Gratiaen Prize. This collaboration will see Prof Gregory Pardlo – a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and the Head […]

June 3, 2024

Colombo, June 1, 2024 – The Gratiaen Trust, in association with John Keells Foundation and with the support of the British Council, announced Ramya Jirasinghe for her captivating book titled Father Cabraal’s Recipe for Love Cake the winner of the 31st Gratiaen Prize. The award ceremony was held at the Stables, Park Street Mews, the […]

May 2, 2024

Monday, April 29th, 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation and with the support of British Council as its event partner, announced the shortlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize, on April 29, 2024, at the British Council Library in Colombo. This prestigious annual award founded by Michael Ondaatje celebrates […]

September 21, 2023

The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation, and with the support of the British Council, continues its mandate of fostering creativity and literary excellence in Sri Lanka with an exciting series of storytelling workshops in celebration of Children’s Day. Workshops targeting young storytellers have been a regular feature on […]

The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Panel of Judges for the 32nd Gratiaen Prize and the HAI Goonetileke Prize for Translations.

The Gratiaen Trust Collaborates with NYU Abu Dhabi

The Gratiaen Trust in Association with John Keells Foundation announces the winner of the 31st Gratiaen Prize

The Gratiaen Trust announces the shortlist for the 31st Gratiaen Prize

The Gratiaen Trust Celebrates Children’s Day with Inspiring Children’s Storytelling Workshops