New American Voices Award


The New American Voices Award is the literary prize conferred by the Institute for Immigrant Research for "recently published works that illuminate the complexity of human experience as told by immigrants."

History

It was first established in 2018, and as of 2024 the IIR has named seven winners. They receive $5,000, while finalists in the shortlist earn $1,000.

Winning titles

YearTitleAuthorRef.
2018In the DistanceHernan Diaz
2019The Affairs of the FalcónsMelissa Rivero
2020The Son of Good FortuneLysley Tenorio
2021Infinite CountryPatricia Engel
2022Seeking Fortune ElsewhereSindya Bhanoo
2023The Great ReclamationRachel Heng
2024Airplane ModeShahnaz Habib