Supporting writers of long-form journalism, literary criticism, arts writing, and the intellectual essay.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Absolutely delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Silvers-Dudley Prizes in Literary Criticism, Arts Writing, and Journalism!
The Silvers Foundation is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Silvers-Dudley Prizes—six prizes totaling $135,000, two each in literary criticism, arts writing, and journalism, the genres championed by Robert B. Silvers, co-founding editor of @nybooks.
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Honored!
Rozina Ali (@rozina_ali) is awarded a 2026 Robert B. Silvers Prize for Journalism. “Ali is the rare investigative reporter who traces not only a story but the moral weight of a story. She probes conspiracies, deception, [and] betrayal…and never misses a tender detail.”
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation announced the six winners of the 2026 Silvers-Dudley Prizes, awarded in the categories of literary criticism, arts writing, and journalism. This year’s winners include Adam Shatz and Vivian Gornick. @silversfound ow.ly/L9W650XSAGC
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Congratulations to @ColumbiaJournMA alum @kristenvbrown (MA Arts and Culture '12), who received a 2025 @silversfound Grant for her forthcoming @wwnorton book "The Immortal Womb." silversfoundation.org/2025-g…
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Very honored to have received a Silvers Grant with the one and only @cementeriocc, for a piece about Argentinean football & Milei
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation is pleased to announce the 20 winners of the 2025 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress: silversfoundation.org/2025-g…
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
If you want to get a taste about my thoughts about the history of psychiatry in Germany, give my latest @nybooks a read nybooks.com/online/2025/05/0…
”In essence, their stress on emancipation and cooperation led to them to advocate for a people’s university of science.” —@jacobinoire on the Socialist Patients’ Collective go.nybooks.com/3ESpxc1
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Splendid piece in today’s @guardian about the #Odyssey (and my new translation!):
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
In @lithub today, an excerpt from the Introduction my new translation of #Homer’s #Odyssey, published today by @UChicagoPress : “On the Opaque Origins and Tumultuous Ancient History of Homer’s Odyssey” lithub.com/on-the-opaque-ori… via @lithub
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
A wonderful opportunity with a supportive community I’m proud to be a part of: The @silversfound is accepting new applications to provide writers $10,000 to support long-form writing. Application below, deadline March 31.
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
I highly recommend applying to the @silversfound As a recipient in 2023, I greatly benefitted for my project on abortion and reproductive rights.
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Lovers of Greek #literature and #theater! My next seminar for the @nybooks.com #NYRSeminar series on “Tragic Meaning” is a four-part exploration of the tragedies of #Sophocles. Info below!
#classicstwitter #classics #Greece
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
We are honored to have published DISPATCHES FROM THE DIASPORA by @garyyounge, recipient of the 2025 Silvers Prize for Journalism @silversfound
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Congratulations to @garyyounge author of DISPATCHES FROM THE DIASPORA orbooks.com/catalog/dispatch…
Congratulations to all our 2025 Silvers-Dudley Prize recipients. To learn more about how the Silvers Foundation supports writers with grants and prizes, visit silversfoundation.org
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Delighted to recognize these six stellar writers!! Read on to learn abt the winners of the 2025 Silvers-Dudley Prizes, the US’s richest prizes for literary criticism, arts writing, essay and intellectual journalism—the genres fostered by Bob Silvers at @nybooks :
The Silvers Foundation is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Silvers-Dudley prizes—six prizes totaling $150,000, two each in literary criticism, arts writing, and journalism, the genres nurtured by Robert B. Silvers, founding editor of @nybooks
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation announced the winners of the third annual Silvers-Dudley Prizes, which recognize “outstanding achievement in literary criticism, arts writing, and journalism.” @silversfound ow.ly/YpMc50Uzx91
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Deeply honoured to have my work recognised in this way.
Gary Younge is awarded a 2025 Silvers Prize for Journalism. Younge is “one of the most extraordinary journalists working in Britain today…reporting from the front lines with an eye on history and that rare sense of hope.” @garyyounge
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Shelagh Delaney, Ann Quin, Buchi Emecheta and Andrea Dunbar above my desk (& ORDINARY TREASURE in the NYRB for the @silversfound announcement!) 🕊️
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
I’m so grateful to @serenadams for finding this book a perfect home with Anna Kelly at Virago (!), and to @silversfound for awarding me (and this book) a Silvers Grant ❤️
Ordinary Treasure published by @ViragoBooks in 2026 🕊️
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
Honored to be among the recipients of the 2024 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress and grateful to the jury @silversfound for their selection. Congrats to all the winners!
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation is pleased to announce the 16 winners of the 2024 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress: silversfoundation.org/2024-g…
The Robert B. Silvers Foundation retweeted
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The Robert B. Silvers Foundation is pleased to announce the 16 winners of the 2024 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress: silversfoundation.org/2024-g…