Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Yuvan Aves Shortlisted for Wainwright Prize: First Indian Nominee
The Wainwright Prize, which honors books about nature, has announced its finalists for 2025.
An Indian author named Yuvan Aves is on the list for his book called 'Intertidal,' which explores the world of coasts and marshes.
He is the first Indian writer to be nominated for this award.
The prize values writing that celebrates nature and raises awareness about protecting the planet.
The winner will be revealed in September at a ceremony in England.
Other shortlisted books focus on diverse topics like trees, gardens, and the relationship between humans and animals.
Yuvan Aves's 'Intertidal' is shortlisted for the 2025 Wainwright Prize.
Aves is the first Indian writer and naturalist to be nominated for the award.
The Wainwright Prize celebrates nature writing.
The winner will be announced September 10 at FarmED in Oxford, UK.
Six other books are also on the shortlist for the award.
- Who
- Yuvan Aves, an Indian writer, is on the shortlist, along with six other authors.
- What
- The shortlist for the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing has been announced.
- When
- The winner will be announced on September 10.
- Where
- The announcement will be at FarmED in Oxford, UK.
- Why
- The prize recognizes writing that celebrates nature and addresses environmental issues.
- Prize Name
- Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing
- Year
- 2025
- Shortlist Announced
- Tuesday
- Indian Author Nominee
- Yuvan Aves
- Winning Venue
- FarmED in Oxford, UK
- Winner Announcement Date
- September 10