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The list contains the youngest and oldest writers to ever be nominated for the award.
Alan Garner is an 87-year-old known for his award-winning 1967 novelThe Owl Service.
If Garner earns the prize, he will be the oldest person to ever win.
He turns 88 on the day of the ceremony.
Claire KeegansSmall Things Like Theseis the shortest book ever recognized, clocking in at 116 pages.
The shortlist will be announced on September 6.
See the full list below.
