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Composite of author Jason Prokowiew and his new book. Jason's headshot is on the left, where he is sitting outside in a blue jacket with his hands in front of him. The cover of his forthcoming book, WAR BOYS, is on the right. The cover shows a blue-toned image of his father as a child. White text at the top has a quote that reads "'Astonishing... a tour de force that is both compelling and deeply moving.' -Dan Chaon, author of ONE OF US." The title, WAR BOYS: A FATHER AND SON MEMOIR is in large white text.

Pre-order for July 1, 2026! LANDO finalist Jason Prokowiew's book, War Boys: A Father and Son ... [Read More]

Coming soon: September 1, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Abdelrahman ElGendy's memoir, Huna: A ... [Read More]

Coming soon: October 6, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Sophia Huneycutt's novel, The House Built on ... [Read More]

Pre-order: October 15, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Anthony Hudson's book, Lamp Back: Plays and ... [Read More]

Pre-order: October 27, 2026! LANDO grantee Elena Dudum's memoir, They Told Me Back Home Would Be ... [Read More]

On November 17, 2026, COURAGE to WRITE Grantee Azra Liaqat Khan’s memoir, Mona: An Immodest Memoir ... [Read More]

Published on April 21, 2026! Director's Grant Recipient Patrick Strickland’s story collection, A ... [Read More]

Published on March 24, 2026! Past American Library in Paris Visiting Fellow Rhae Lynn Barnes' novel, ... [Read More]

On March 3, 2026, Director's Grant Recipient Gary V. Powell's collection of stories, Men in Love, ... [Read More]