Description: The essential yearly guide to the newest voices in fiction, selected by in 2018 by judges Jodi Angel, Lesley Nneka Arimah, and Alexandra Kleeman.
Review Quotes: "A greatest hits list for contemporary fiction, a way to quickly get up to speed on what's being published." --Mental Floss
"These are stories that hide behind corners, stories that make grand statements about identity, and stories that offer a full life and times in a small format . . . A strong addition to the annual anthologies." --Christopher John Stephens, PopMatters "The PEN America contest for outstanding debut fiction returns with a second annual anthology of remarkable prose. This year's submissions were judged by an all-star trio of fiction writers: Jodi Angel, Lesley Nneka Arimah, and Alexandra Kleeman. Once again, the gathered contest winners are uniquely gifted writers whose stories represent literature's bright tomorrow. The pieces showcase a wide breadth of human experiences, representing numerous racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. . . . Sharp, engrossing, and sure to leave readers excited about the future of the craft." --Booklist "These dozen stories tend to the dark side, with rare moments of humor in a moody fictive landscape; they're thus just right for their time . . . A pleasure for fans of short fiction and a promise of good things to come from this year's roster of prizewinners." --Kirkus Reviews