Longlists have been released for the 2026 PEN America Literary Awards, which honor writers and translators with awards totaling more than $350,000. Including fiction, poetry, translation, and more, the books "are dynamic, diverse, and thought-provoking examples of literary excellence," PEN America noted. Finalists for all award categories will be named before the 2026 Literary Awards ceremony, which will be held in March. The longlisted titles may be viewed here.
