The Poets & Writers Gala celebrates the indispensable contributions of writers both to our national discourse and to the inner lives of readers. Funds raised will enable Poets & Writers to provide broad access to information about publishing and help writers from all backgrounds connect with opportunities, advance their careers, and build community.
The 2026 Gala will take place on Monday, March 23, at Pier Sixty in New York City. David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group, is our gala chair. Tina Chang, Khaled Hosseini, and Eugene B. Redmond will be honored with the 2026 Writers for Writers Award. Jordan Pavlin of Alfed A. Knopf will receive the 2026 Editor's Award. To learn more about the 2026 honorees, read the press release.
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Literary Table Hosts*
Mahogany L. Browne
Belle Burden
Cathy Linh Che
Sloane Crosley
Angie Cruz
Jeanine Cummins
Michael Cunningham
Cornelius Eady
Joshua Ferris
Xochitl Gonzalez
Kimiko Hahn
James Hannaham
Adam Haslett
Major Jackson
Marlon James
Min Jin Lee
Sandra Lim
Eduardo Martinez-Leyva
Sigrid Nunez
Chris Pavone
Imani Perry
Jodi Picoult
Vijay Seshadri
Patricia Spears Jones
Emma Straub
Lynn Steger Strong
Terese Svoboda
Meg Wolitzer
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Premier Underwriter Sponsorship ($100,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (two tables, 16 tickets) • Premier logo placement in the program and at the gala • Four passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Lead Underwriter Sponsorship ($50,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (up to two tables, 16 tickets) • Lead logo placement in the program and at the gala • Two passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Underwriter Table ($25,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (8 tickets) • Logo placement in the program and at the gala • Two passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Champion Table ($15,000)
• Prime seating at the gala (8 tickets) • Logo placement in the program and at the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Benefactor Table ($12,000)
• Preferred seating at the dinner (8 tickets) • Sponsor listing in the program and at the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine