Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025 Shortlist Unveiled

Six diverse works by female authors, exploring themes from resilience to the natural world, are in contention for the £30,000 prize to be awarded in June.

• The 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction shortlist features six books by female authors, including works by Neneh Cherry, Yuan Yang, and Rachel Clarke.
• The prize, launched in 2023, aims to address gender disparities in nonfiction publishing and amplify female voices across genres.
• This year’s shortlisted books tackle themes such as resilience, power dynamics, the natural world, and societal complexities.
• Half of the shortlisted authors are debut writers, reflecting the prize’s commitment to elevating emerging voices from diverse professional backgrounds.
• The winner will be announced on June 12, 2025, at a London ceremony alongside the Women’s Prize for Fiction winner, with each receiving £30,000.

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