Novelist Jessamine Chan’s debut book, The School for Good Mothers, was an immediate NYT best-seller. Her short fiction, essays, and reviews can be found in places like Tin House and NYT Book Review.

Camonghne Felix is a poet, essayist, and cultural worker whose art is informed by her work as a political strategist on Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign.

Alvin Hall is a financial strategist, radio host, filmmaker, and author of Driving the Green Book, which follows his travels through The Negro Motorist Green Book.

Evan Hanczor is a chef, arts organizer, and food systems advocate whose work focuses on food, sustainability, and storytelling.

Mira Jacob is an author, illustrator, and cultural critic. Her graphic memoir, Good Talk, was shortlisted for the NBCC Award, longlisted for the PEN Open Book Award, named a NYT Notable Book, among others.

Saeed Jones is the author of How We Fight for Our Lives, winner of the 2019 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction, and two poetry collections: Alive at the End of the World & Prelude to Bruise.

R.O. Kwon is a novelist whose books explore Korean-American identity, religion, sexuality, and intimacy. Her most recent novel, Exhibit, was named a Vogue’s Best Books of 2024.

Junauda Petrus is a creative activist, award-winning novelist, playwright, performance artist, and 2025–2026 Poet Laureate of Minneapolis.