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The Pulitzer Prize winners for 2011 were announced on Monday, April 18, 2011. Here is the complete list, courtesy of The Nation:
Journalism:
- Public Service: Los Angeles Times (city of Bell scandal)
- Breaking News Reporting: No Award
- Investigative Reporting: Paige St. John of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Explanatory Reporting: Mark Johnson, Kathleen, Gallagher, Gary Porter, Lou Saldivar and Alison Sherwood of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Local Reporting: Frank Main, Mark Konkol and John J. Kim of the Chicago Sun-Times
- National Reporting: Jesse Eisinger and Jake Bernstein of ProPublica (on Wall Street bankers)
- International Reporting: Clifford J. Levy and Ellen Barry of The New York Times
- Feature Writing: Amy Ellis Nutt of The Star-Ledger, Newark, N.J.
- Commentary: David Leonhardt of The New York Times
- Criticism: Sebastian Smee of The Boston Globe
- Editorial Writing: Joseph Rago of The Wall Street Journal
- Editorial Cartooning: Mike Keefe of The Denver Post
- Breaking News Photography: Carol Guzy, Nikki Kahn and Ricky Carioti of The Washington Post
- Feature Photography: Barbara Davidson of the Los Angeles Times
Letters, Drama and Music:
- Fiction: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (Alfred A. Knopf)
- Drama: Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris
- History: The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery by Eric Foner (W. W. Norton & Company)
- Biography: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow (The Penguin Press)
- Poetry: The Best of It: New and Selected Poems by Kay Ryan (Grove Press)
- General Non-Fiction: The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee (Scribner)
- Music: "Madame White Snake'" by Zhou Long, premiered on February 26, 2010 by the Boston Opera at the Cutler Majestic Theatre.
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How many Pulitzer Prize winners did The Washington Post produce?
The Washington Post has produced a total of 69 Pulitzer Prize winners as of 2021.
What female won the Pulitzer Prize in 1936?
There were no female Pulitzer Prize winners in 1936. Margaret Mitchell won a Prize in 1937 for her novel, Gone with the Wind.
What colleges have the most Pulitzer prize winners?
Some colleges with a significant number of Pulitzer Prize winners include Columbia University, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago. These institutions have a history of producing notable writers, journalists, and scholars who have been recognized with Pulitzer Prizes for their work.
How much money was the Pulitzer Prize in 1981?
The Pulitzer Prize in 1981 awarded $1,000 to winners in most categories. However, the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service was awarded $10,000 in 1981.
Who are the Pulitzer Prize winners with last names beginning with the letter U?
Dorothy Uhnak is one Pulitzer Prize winner with a last name starting with the letter U. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1963 for her novel "The Bunyip."
Who is the Pulitzer Prize winner named John?
There have been a few Pulitzer Prize winners named John. One notable example is John Updike, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice for his novels "Rabbit is Rich" and "Rabbit at Rest." Another example is John Fetterman, who won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for his work on the Washington Post's Pentagon Papers coverage.
Which book won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2011?
The novel "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2011.
What month is the Pulitzer Prize given?
According to the official Pulitzer Prize website (see Related Links), winners are announced in April each year, but the awards are presented at a luncheon in May.
Where was the first Pulitzer Prize awarded?
The Columbia University Board of Trustees selected four Pulitzer Prize winners in 1917. The presentation was made on the campus of Columbia University, in New York City.
Who are Pulitzer prize judges?
Pulitzer Prize judges are usually a panel of experts in the fields of journalism, literature, or other categories. They are appointed by the Pulitzer Prize Board and are responsible for reviewing submissions and selecting the winners based on the criteria established for each category. The identities of the Pulitzer Prize judges are typically kept confidential to ensure the integrity and independence of the selection process.
What year did Nikki Kahn win the Pulitzer prize?
2011
Which Indian writer won the Pulitzer Prize 2011?
Siddhartha Mukherjee, an Indian-American writer, won the Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for his book "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer."
