Olive Schreiner Prize for Poetry

May 8, 2026 Karina Author, Book, Event

Poetry reading with Stephen Symons, winner of the 2026 Olive Schreiner Prize for Poetry

Please join us as we celebrate the poetry of Stephen Symons, whose The Algebra of Insignificance won the 2026 Olive Schreiner Prize for Poetry: Wordsworth Books Gardens, 21 May 2026, 5.30 for 6PM.

March 6, 2026 Karina Author, Book, Literary Award, Prize

The Algebra of Insignificance by Stephen Symons wins the Olive Schreiner Prize for Poetry 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the English Academy of Southern Africa has selected The Algebra of Insignificance by Stephen Symons as the winner of the Olive Schreiner Prize for Poetry 2026.

Congratulations, Stephen! What a wonderful achievement.

Thank you to the Academy for this recognition!