Bigger Shortlisted for the 2026 William Saroyan Prize

Bigger, Ren Cedar Fuller’s debut essay collection, has been shortlisted for the 2026 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing! Warm congrats to Ren and all the finalists and big thanks to this year’s judges. The Saroyan Prize encourages new or emerging writers and honors the Saroyan literary legacy of originality, vitality, and stylistic innovation. The prize recognizes newly published works of both fiction and nonfiction. Winners and finalists will be announced in late summer/early fall, and until then, our fingers are crossed!