Barbara in conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson
The Earth Day 2021 event with Kingsolver’s fellow environmental novelist and activist was part of the Pasadena Literary Alliance’s “Open Book on Location” series. The talk ranged across literature and cli-fi, the role of art in changing the world, and why we have hope for the future.
Southern literature ‘language of my heart,’ Kingsolver says,upon receiving Mercer University Thomas Robinson Prize
APRIL 17, 2021 — Mercer University’s Spencer B. King Jr. Center for Southern Studies awarded its 2021 Thomas Robinson Prize for Southern Literature to novelist, essayist and poet Barbara Kingsolver. “I’m honored to join some of my great writing heroes as a recipient of this prize and to carry on the tradition of Southern literature, the language of my […]
Kingsolver inducted into American Academy of Arts and Letters
Barbara was deeply honored to be among 29 new members inducted into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters during its virtual award ceremony on May 19. The academy is an honor society of the country’s 300 leading architects, artists, composers, and writers. Each year it elects new members as vacancies occur, administers over 70 awards and prizes, […]
Saving fossil fuel and savoring connections on the virtual tour for How To Fly
Barbara’s first virtual book tour has her thinking about the benefits of this new way of meeting readers, with a lighter carbon footprint that’s consistent with her beliefs. Flying through virtual space has allowed her to reach audiences all over the world, in the comfort of their homes. She’s been delighted by your attendance at these events, your great questions, and your support of independent bookstores.
New poetry book: Coming in September!
“Refreshing in their direct address … and succinct language,” says the New York Times, poems in Barbara Kingsolver’s forthcoming book “place momentary dramas into context and provide a wider window in.” How To Fly (In 10,000 Easy Lessons) will be released by HarperCollins in September. The poetry offers emotionally rich reflections on the practical, the spiritual, and […]
Tour For: UNSHELTERED
Tour dates and links for Barbara Kingsolver’s Unsheltered Book Tour A New York Times Bestseller Named one of the Best Books of the Year (2018) by NPR, O, The Oprah Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Christian Science Monitor and Newsweek The New York Times bestselling author of Flight Behavior, The Lacuna, and The Poisonwood Bible and recipient of numerous literary awards—including the National Humanities Medal, the Dayton Literary Peace […]
Kingsolver to join Emmy-nominated musician John McCutcheon in support of congressional candidate
Internationally acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver and seven-time Grammy-nominated musician John McCutcheon are combining for a fundraising evening in support of the Flaccavento for Congress campaign. The event takes place on Saturday, August 18 at The Wytheville Meeting Center on the Wytheville Community College campus in Wytheville, Virginia. Kingsolver, a resident of Washington County, Virginia, will […]
It’s almost here!
Kingsolver’s next novel to be released in October HarperCollins has sent the Advanced Readers Copy of Barbara Kingsolver’s next novel to reviewers in advance of its October release. Here’s a sneak peak into what the novel, titled Unsheltered, is about: How could two hardworking people do everything right in life, a woman asks, and end up destitute? Willa […]
10th anniversary edition of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle released, with new writing
Barbara Kingsolver and her family have contributed an extended epilogue to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary. (Here.) The co-authors updating their 2007 critically acclaimed book now include Barbara’s and Steven’s daughter Lily, prominently featured in the original but too young then “to sign a book contract.” New […]
Kingsolver joins Bellwether winner Lisa Ko in New York for National Book Awards celebration
Barbara Kingsolver joined PEN/Bellwether author Lisa Ko at the 2017 National Book Awards ceremony Nov. 15, alongside members of Ko’s publishing team from Algonquin Books. Ko’s powerful debut The Leavers had followed a 2016 PEN/Bellwether win with a spot on this year’s NBA Shortlist for Fiction. The PEN/Bellwether Prize for Fiction is awarded by Barbara Kingsolver for […]