The Mizo Academy of Letters started awarding its Book of the Year in 1989. The academy also awards lifetime achievement in Mizo literature. Some of the most prominent writers during this period are James Dokhuma (1932–2008), Khawlkungi (1927- ), B. Lalthangliana (1945- ), Siamkima Khawlhring (1938–1992), R.L. Thanmawia (1954- ), C. Laizawna (1959- ), Laltluangliana Khiangte (1961- ), Lalzuahliana (1962- ), Vanneihtluanga (1959- ), Lalzuia Colney (Padma Shri awardee) etc.
The list of books awarded so far and their authors are tabulated below:
Year | Book | Author | Comments on the book |
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1989 | Ka Lungkham | B. Lalthangliana | Literature |
1990 | Hmangaihzuali | C. Laizawna | Novel |
1991 | Zoram Khawvel-I | L. Keivom | Contemporary Mizo history |
1992 | Ṭhangthar Taitesena | _ | Novel |
1993 | Mizo Literature | B. Lalthangliana | Literature |
1994 | Kum za Kristian Zofate hmabâk | Bangalore Mizo Christian Fellowship | Collection |
1995 | Ram leh i tan chauh | H. Lallungmuana | Novel |
1996 | Bible leh Science | P.C. Biaksiama | Creationism |
1997 | Pasalṭha Khuangchera | Laltluangliana Khiangte | Drama |
1998 | Anita | C. Laizawna | Novel |
1999 | Tlawm ve lo Lalnu Ropuiliani | Lalsangzuali Sailo | Mizo history |
2000 | Chawngmawii leh Hrangchhuana | R. Rozika | Novel |
2001 | Ka khualzin kawng | Robuanga | |
2002 | Runlum Nuthai | L.Z. Sailo | Eulogy |
2003 | Kan Bible hi | Zairema | Theology |
2004 | Zorinpari | H. Lalngurliana | Novel |
2005 | Damlai thlipui | Lalhriata | Novel |
2006 | Pasalṭhate ni hnuhnung | C. Lalnunchanga | Historical adventure novel |
2007 | Zofate zinkawngah | R. Zamawia | Factual description and idealisation of Mizo uprising |
2008 | Chun chawi loh | Lalhriata | Novel |
2009 | Rintei zùnléng | Lalrammawia Ngente | Novel |
2010 | Beiseina Mittui | Samson Thanruma | Novel |
2011 | Zodinpuii (posthumously awarded) | Lalchhantluanga | Novel |
2012 | Sihlipui | Romuanpuii Zadeng | Novel |
2013 | Thinglubul | Lalpekkima | Novel |
2014 | Ka Zalenna | B. Lalhriattira | Essay Collection |
2015 | Kawlkil piah Lamtluang | C. Lalnunchanga | Fantasy Novel |
2016 | Aizawlah Aizawler | Lalhruaitluanga Chawngte | Contemporary Social Essays |
2017 |
Sources:- wikipedia