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Lan Samantha Chang and the cover of her book The Family Chao

The Family Chao: A new novel by Lan Samantha Chang

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
'The Family Chao' A new novel by Iowa Writers' Workshop director and graduate Lan Samantha Chang is receiving national praise.
Portraits of Nina Siegal and Kevin González

Nina Siegal and Kevin González win 2021 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Awards

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Iowa Writers' Workshop graduates Nina Siegal and Kevin González win 2021 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Awards.
A portrait of Daniel Alarcón

Daniel Alarcón named 2021 MacArthur Fellow

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Iowa Writers' Workshop alumnus, writer, and radio producer, Daniel Alarcón named a 2021 MacArthur Fellow.
Elizabeth McCracken and her book cover

The Souvenir Museum, by Elizabeth McCracken, longlisted for 2021 National Book Award for Fiction

Friday, September 17, 2021
Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Elizabeth McCracken, longlisted for 2021 National Book Award for Fiction.
Maggie Shipstead and her novel Great Circle

Great Circle, by Maggie Shipstead, on The Booker Prize shortlist

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Iowa Writers' Workshop alumna, Maggie Shipstead on the 2021 Booker Prize shortlist.
Portrait of Joy Williams

Joy Williams, recipient of the 2021 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Joy Williams receives the 2021 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.
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