Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Authors Guild Foundation Gala! It was a powerful evening celebrating the written word and recognizing the extraordinary achievements of our honorees. Your support and presence helped make the night unforgettable.

If you were inspired by our honorees and the important mission of the Authors Guild Foundation, we invite you to consider making a gift. As book bans rise and artificial intelligence reshapes the publishing landscape, authors face mounting challenges in protecting their work and sustaining their careers. The Authors Guild and Foundation are leading the charge to defend their rights. Your support enables us to continue standing up for writers and amplifying their voices.

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2025 Honorees

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HOSTED BY

SPECIAL GUESTS

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2025 Committee
Christina Baker Kline, Chair

Marie Arana · Brisa Carleton · Lucy Ferriss · Amity Gaige · Joanna Stone Herman · Patti Callahan Henry · Meredith Lesher · Steph Opitz · Susanna Porter · Roxana Robinson · Jessica Shattuck · Rachel Vail

Epilogue: The After Party
Sponsored by Spotify for Authors

Steph Opitz, Co-Chair · Randy Winston, Co-Chair

After Party Hosts

Marie-Helene Bertino · Angela Flournoy · JP Infante · Mira Jacob · Marlon James · Emmanuel Lachaud · Jen Lue · Virginia Marshall · Isle McElroy · Niv Sekar