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Ursula K. Le Guin

@ursulakleguin.com

Congratulations to Pip Adam, recipient of the 2026 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for Audition!

Ursula K. Le Guin

@ursulakleguin.com

Adam's book was chosen by authors Nicola Griffith, Mat Johnson, Fonda Lee, Darcie Little Badger, and Peter Rock.

Ursula K. Le Guin

@ursulakleguin.com

The selectors said: "Audition is an ambitious and original book about many things: the carceral state, dehumanization, memory and, perhaps above all, forgiveness as a way forward. ... An astonishing and ultimately joyful work.”

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Ursula K. Le Guin

@ursulakleguin.com

You can read the panel's full statement, and watch Adam's acceptance speech, here: www.ursulakleguin.com/prize26

ursulakleguin.comUrsula K. Le Guin — 2026 Prize for Fiction

Ursula K. Le Guin

@ursulakleguin.com

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated books for the prize, to our selectors, and to Margaret Avery for hosting the announcement!