Inside Literary Prize Workbench

"Solito captures the terrifying reality of border crossing with a child's pure vulnerability. Every juror in our circle felt transformed by Javier's resilience."

"The Trees confronts racial injustice and historic trauma through bold satire. It forced our block into the most passionate discussion of the season."

"South to America taught us to analyze place and ancestry. Its rigor inspired deep reflection on where we come from."