| Category | Winner/Recipient | Work/Recognition | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiction | Rabih Alameddine | The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) | Novel intertwines family, war, and absurdity; set in contemporary Lebanon. |
| Poetry | Patricia Smith | The Intentions of Thunder | Collection reflects on racial identity, memory, and resilience. |
| Nonfiction | Omar El Akkad | One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This | Critique of the modern West; written in response to violence in Gaza. |
| Young People's Literature | Daniel Nayeri | The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story | Tale of survival, hope, and identity during global conflict. |
| Translated Literature | Gabriela Cabezon Camara | We Are Green and Trembling (translated by Robin Myers) | Explores queer identity and ecological fear; speech given in Spanish. |
| Honorary Award | George Saunders | Distinguished Contribution to American Letters Medal | Recognized for his truth-seeking literary legacy. |
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