The James Tiptree, Jr. award is named in honor of the author Alice Sheldon, who wrote under several pseudonyms but is most noted for her work as James Tiptree, Jr. The award is presented annually for "science fiction or fantasy that explores and expands the roles of women and men for work by both women and men." Both novels and short fiction are eligible. The award is chosen by a panel of judges.
Date
Author
Title
2008
Patrick Ness
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Nisi Shawl
Filter House
2007
Sarah Hall
Daughters of the North
2006
Catherynne M. Valente
The Orphan's Tales: In the Night Garden
Shelley Jackson
Half Life
Julie Phillips
James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon (special recognition)
