Chommanard
International
Women's
Literary
Award

The Chommanard Women’s Literary Award, celebrates outstanding female literary talent from ASEAN, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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Awards & Opportunities

Grand Prize

500,000 THB (approximately 15,000 USD) will be awarded to one outstanding female author among all submissions.

Country Winner Awards

One author may be selected as the Country Winner from the shortlist of each eligible country, only if the jury agrees the work meets the award’s standards. Country Winners will receive a monetary award of 40,000 THB (approximately 1,200 USD)

Judges’ Decision

All decisions by the judges are final and binding.

Translation Opportunity

Winning titles will be considered for Thai translation, subject to mutual agreement on terms, including royalties, contract conditions, and a five-year rights agreement with the host, who holds the first option on Thai publication rights. For titles that the jury or editor find especially suitable for publication in Thai, whether preselected or chosen as editor’s choice, the host will support them by assisting in connecting with other potential publishers through our literary agency, Elite Creative. This initiative is designed to broaden opportunities for winning and selected titles, ensuring their greater visibility and accessibility to Thai readers.

Announcement of the Longlist
Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award

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Publishers

10

Countries of submissions

62

Books Eligible

Timeline & Announcements

Chommanard Women's Literary Award Roadshow (In Frankfurt)

Date: October 17, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (German Time)
Venue: Hall 5.1, A113 at Thai Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

Date: January 23, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:00 PM (Bangkok Time)
Venue: Asia Books, ICONSIAM

Date: March 28, 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: QNSCC, Bangkok International Book Fair (BKKBF)

Date: April, 03 2026 (Friday)
Venue: Chatrium Riverside Hotel (Gala Dinner)

Longlist 2025

All Longlist 2025

Eligible Books

All Eligible Books

Roadshows

1.Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (23 May - 1 June 2025)
2.China Writer’s Association Meeting
3.Seoul International Book Fair (18-22 June 2025)
4.Manila International Book Festival (8-12 September 2025)
5.Indonesia International Book Fair (24-28 September 2025)
6.Frankfurt Book Fair (13-20 October 2025)

Roadshow At Indonesia International Book Fair 2025

Roadshow At Manila International Book Fair 2025

Roadshow at Seoul International Book Fair

Roadshow at the China Writers' Association

Media Partnership with Amarin Corporations

Roadshow at ARF, Kuala Lumpur

Chommanard
International
Women's
Literary
Award