The Authors Guild Foundation Gala honors those who have made significant contributions to the literary community, champion free expression, advance the interests of writers, and foster a culture that values the written word.


Monday, April 7, 2025
Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway, New York, NY

6:00 PM VIP Red Carpet & Cocktail Reception · 6:30 PM General Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM Dinner & Program · 9:30 PM After Party

Honoring

Robert A. Caro

Preston Award for Distinguished Service
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Sandra Cisneros

Baldacci Award for Literary Activism
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HOSTED BY

Ego Nwodim

Actress, Comedian, Writer, and Producer

Additional honorees and special guests to be announced soon.

A limited number of VIP tickets and individual tickets will become available in February.

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

After Party
Sponsored by Spotify

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