We are delighted to announce Roxana Trabulsi as the 2024 recipient of the Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize for her compelling novel Of Mud and Honey. Trabulsi’s work weaves her characters’ personal struggles with larger environmental and social themes, offering a poignant story of kinship, hope, and transformation. Her vivid prose and richly developed narrative capture the resilience of marginalized voices, embodying the prize’s mission to foster empathy and cross-cultural understanding. Trabulsi’s achievement continues Sidhwa’s legacy, reminding us of literature’s profound ability to bridge diverse perspectives and celebrate our shared humanity.
Roxana Trabulsi (left) receiving the Award from Banoo Parpia (center) and Aban Rustomji (right)
This year’s submissions were particularly strong, and the Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize Board is pleased to present Nev March with an honorable mention for The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret.
Banoo Parpia (left) presenting to Nev March (center) with Aban Rustomji (right)