The PEN/Faulkner Award

The PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction is a prestigious literary prize recognizing the best published novel or short story collection by an American author each year. Established through a partnership between PEN America and the Faulkner Prize, it honors outstanding writing that demonstrates excellence, originality, and depth. The award highlights diverse American voices and contributes to promoting literary achievement in American fiction. Winners receive a monetary prize and national recognition, helping to elevate their work and readership.