The Center for Fiction Annual Awards Benefit

Each December, the literary world comes together at The Center for Fiction Awards Benefit to celebrate and support the creation and enjoyment of the art of fiction. Please join us as we honor excellence and achievement in writing and publishing. Funds raised by the Benefit provide essential support for all of The Center’s work, including transformative opportunities for emerging writers, exceptional public programming, and immersive educational experiences for public school students throughout the five boroughs, fostering a sense of community among diverse readers and writers through the art of storytelling in all its forms. We look forward to celebrating with you.

This year, we are proud to honor Haruki Murakami with the Lifetime of Excellence in Fiction Award (introduced by Patti Smith), Kate Medina with the Medal for Editorial Excellence (introduced by Anna Quindlen), and the finalists and winner of the First Novel Prize (introduced by Joseph Earl Thomas). Actor and producer André Holland will join us as the evening’s emcee.

Funds raised by the Benefit provide essential support for all of The Center’s work, including transformative opportunities for emerging writers, exceptional public programming, and immersive educational experiences for public school students — all fostering a sense of community among diverse readers and writers through the transformational power of fiction.