Best New American Voices (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780156028998)

Julie Orringer, Adam Johnson, William Gay, David Benioff, Ana Menendez, Maile Meloy, Amanda Davis, Jennifer Vanderbes, Alix Ohlin, and John Murray: These are just some of the acclaimed writers whose early work has appeared in Best New American Voices since its launch in 2000.

The 2005 edition features a new crop of promising stories selected by novelist Francine Prose, who continues the tradition of identifying the best young writers on the cusp of their careers. With pieces culled from hundreds of prestigious writing programs, such as the Iowa Writers' Workshop and Johns Hopkins, and from summer conferences including Sewanee and Bread Loaf-and with a complete list of contact information for these programs-this rich collection showcases tomorrow's literary stars.

A Harvest Original


Author: Francine Prose,John Kulka
ISBN-10: 0156028999
ISBN-13: 9780156028998
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Language: English
Published: 10/04/2004
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.06h x 5.36w x 0.94d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2004 pg. 711
Booklist 09/15/2004 pg. 205
Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 75
Publishers Weekly 10/04/2004 pg. 68
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 161