Title of Work and its Form: “Philanthropy,” short story Author: Suzanne Rivecca Date of Work: 2012 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story was first published in the Spring 2012 issue of Granta. (Issue 120.) Heidi Pitlor and Elizabeth Strout subsequently selected the story for Best American Short Stories 2013. Ms. Rivecca’s collected yet another laurel when “Philanthropy” was awarded … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “The Sex Lives of African Girls,” short story Author: Taiye Selasi (on Twitter @taiyeselasi) Date of Work: 2011 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story debuted in the Summer 2011 issue of Granta. It was subsequently selected for Best American Short Stories 2012 by Heidi Pitlor and Tom … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “The Mercies,” creative nonfiction Author: Ann Patchett Date of Work: 2011 Where the Work Can Be Found: The essay was first published in Issue 114 of Granta. (The “Aliens” issue.) The piece was subsequently won a Pushcart Prize and was reprinted in the award’s 2013 anthology. Ooh, and looky … Continue reading »