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| Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding books of literary merit |
| Date | 27 July 2022 |
| Location | Trichur |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Kerala Sahitya Akademi |
| First award | 1958 |
The 2021 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award was announced on 27 July 2022.[1] The award is given each year, since 1958, by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi (Kerala Literary Academy), to Malayalam writers for their outstanding books of literary merit.
| Category | Recipient | Work | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poetry | Anwar Ali | Mehaboob Express | |
| Novel | R. Rajasree | Kalyaniyennum Dakshayaniyennum Peraya Randu Sthreekalude Katha | |
| Vinoy Thomas | Puttu | ||
| Story | V. M. Devadas | Vazhi Kandupidikkunnavar | |
| Drama | Pradeep Mandur | Namukku Jeevitham Parayam | |
| Literary Criticism | N. Ajayakumar | Vakkile Nerangal | |
| Biography and Autobiography | T. J. Joseph | Attupokatha Ormakal | |
| M. Kunjaman | Ethiru | ||
| Travelogue | Venu | Nagnarum Narabhojikalum | |
| Humour | Ann Palee | Aa For Annama | |
| Children's Literature | Raghunath Paleri | Avar Moovarum Oru Mazhavillum | |
| Scholarly Literature | Dr. Gopakumar Cholayil | Kalavastha Vyathiyanavum Keralavum: Soochanakalum Karanangalum | |
| Translation | Aymanam John | Kayen (Cain by José Saramago)[2] |
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| Overall Contributions |
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