Meet the Jury

We are thrilled to announce that Nilanjana S Roy, a renowned novelist and journalist from Delhi, has joined the jury for the 2026 International Booker Prize. She will collaborate with four other distinguished members:

• Natasha Brown, the chair and an accomplished author
• Marcus du Sautoy, a celebrated writer and professor
• Sophie Hughes, a talented translator
• Troy Onyango, a versatile writer, editor, and bookshop owner

About the International Booker Prize

The International Booker Prize honors the vital role of translation in literature. The prize includes a substantial £50,000 award. This amount is shared equally between the winning author and translator(s).

Each shortlisted title is also recognized with a £5,000 prize. This is divided as £2,500 for the author and £2,500 for the translator(s).

Important Dates

Mark your calendars for these key dates:

• Longlist announcement: February 24, 2026
• Shortlist announcement: March 31, 2026
• Winner announcement: May 2026

Judging the Prize

Roy shared her insights on judging the prize for translated fiction. She stated, “To translate is to undertake a powerful act of generosity, creativity, and connection. It is to carry literature from one language to another. It forges kinship across distance.”