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the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence

Presented by Baton Rouge Area Foundation Join us at Manship Theatre for the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence! Rob Franklin has been named the recipient of the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for his debut novel Great Black...

When Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM

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VenueManship TheatreManship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
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Presented by Baton Rouge Area Foundation Join us at Manship Theatre for the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence! Rob Franklin has been named the recipient of the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for his debut novel Great Black Hope . Franklin will be honored during the ceremony. The evening will celebrate his remarkable debut and pay tribute to the legacy of Ernest J. Gaines, whose body of work helped shape the landscape of American literature.

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When is the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence?
the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM.
Where is the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence?
the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence takes place at Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Ticket and admission details are on the official the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence listing linked on this page.
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Last checkedTuesday, September 22, 2026 · 7:03 AM

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