March 7, 2023
New York, March 7, 2023 – The American Academy of Arts and Letters announced today the names of 18 writers who will receive its 2023 literature awards, to be presented at our annual Ceremonial in May. The prizes honor both established and emerging writers of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. The Academy’s 300 members propose candidates, and a rotating committee of writers selects winners. This year’s committee members were Amy Hempel (chair), John Guare, Elizabeth Kolbert, Sigrid Nunez, Mona Simpson, Rosanna Warren, and Joy Williams.
