2026 Granum Prize Shortlist Announced

October 27, 2026 — We are excited to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Granum Foundation Prize!

Shortlist: Emma Binder, Sebastien Butler, Ansel Elkins, Libby Flores, Olivia Clare Friedman, Patrick James, Pathikrit, m. mick powell, Emily Raboteau, Ty Raso, JD Scott, Zeus Sumra

The writers on this list caught our attention with exquisite language coupled to emotional experiences that illuminate the human condition.

We commend all the applicants on the longlist, each of whom demonstrated impressive talent.

The Granum Foundation was established to help U.S.-based writers complete substantive literary works and to help launch these works. The Granum Prize shortlist represents the top 1% of entries from all genres. The winner and finalists will be announced in November.

Applications for our next round of prizes are expected to open in May 2027.