2026 Authors Guild Foundation Gala Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email Celebrate with us on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street as we honor Percival Everett, Dr. Carla Hayden, and Amy Tan at the Authors Guild Foundation Gala. This unforgettable evening raises vital funds for the Foundation’s programs and advocacy, protecting writers’ rights, combating censorship, and fostering a vibrant landscape for readers and writers alike. Sponsorships available now. Tickets on sale February 2026. SPONSOR DONATE JOURNAL ADS Honoring Percival Everett Baldacci Award for Literary Activism Dr. Carla Hayden Champion of Writers Award Amy Tan Preston Award for Distinguished Service to the Literary Community 2026 Gala Committee Co-Chairs Marie Arana · Brisa Carleton · Patti Callahan Henry · Meredith LesherHonorary Co-Chair: Christina Baker Kline Lucy Ferriss · Amity Gaige · Steph Opitz · Vanessa LeFebvre · Susanna Porter · Jessica Shattuck · Joanna Stone · Randy Winston
