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Irish novelist is the youngest author included on longlist for this year’s Booker Prize

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Irish novelist Djamel White, 28, has been included on the longlist for the Booker Prize 2026 with his debut novel, *All Them Dogs*. He is the youngest author featured on this year's list.

The longlist comprises 13 books selected for the prize, which has recognized authors from across the UK and Ireland for 55 years.

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TheJournal.ie Focuses specifically on the author's identity, age, and debut novel
Independent.ie Provides broader historical context of the prize and the longlist size
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