Lon Kirkop

Lon Kirkop
Born
Marlon Chircop

(1991-08-05) 5 August 1991 (age 33)
NationalityMaltese
OccupationNovelist / artist / singer-songwriter
Years active2017–present
Notable workMitt Elf Isem Ieħor: HappyVeganGirlJules, Fil-Ħajja Li Jmiss u Drammi Oħra tat-Triq
AwardsLiterary Contest Of Novels For Youth 2020, National Book Prize (Malta)
Websitehttps://lonkirkop.com/
Kirkop receiving the award for his win of the 2020 edition of The Literary Contest Of Novels For Youth, with his novel Mitt Elf Isem Ieħor: HappyVeganGirlJules.

Marlon Chircop (born 5 August 1991), better known by his artist name Lon Kirkop, is a Maltese novelist, playwright, singer-songwriter and visual artist. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including two national book prizes: one in the Drama category for Fil-Ħajja li Jmiss u Drammi Oħra tat-Triq, and the Prize for Best Emerging Author.[1][2] In 2020, he won The Literary Contest Of Novels For Youth[3] 2020, organised by the National Book Council and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, for his debut novel Mitt Elf Isem Ieħor: HappyVeganGirlJules.[4][5][6][7] Additionally, he also won the prestigious Maltese song contest L-Għanja tal-Poplu as a composer and lyricist with the song Fil-Kexxun.[8]

  1. ^ "National book prize winners announced". Times of Malta. 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ "Lon Kirkop | Interpretations of my works are uniquely gratifying". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  3. ^ "The Literary Contest of Novels for Youth | Kunsill Nazzjonali Tal-Ktieb". 2014-06-29. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  4. ^ "The Novels for Youth Literary Contest | Kunsill Nazzjonali Tal-Ktieb". 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  5. ^ "Literary Contest of Novels for Youth". University of Malta. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  6. ^ The Malta Independent https://www.pressreader.com/malta/the-malta-independent-on-sunday/20210117/281994675138790. Retrieved 2021-11-10 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ Staff Reporter (2021-01-14). "Literary Contest of Novels for Youth winner announced". Newsbook. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  8. ^ "Alexia Micallef wins L-Għanja tal-Poplu festival". Times of Malta. 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-07.