Author & Essayist

Alex Chen
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New York Times
Bestseller
"One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fiction. A writer of rare emotional intelligence."
— The New York Times Book Review
Published InThe New YorkerThe AtlanticParis ReviewGrantaHarper's
About

The Writer

I write fiction and essays that explore the quiet dramas of everyday life—the moments of connection and disconnection that define who we are.

My work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Paris Review, Granta, and Harper's, among other publications. My debut novel won the PEN/Faulkner Award and was a finalist for the National Book Award.

I hold an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and currently teach creative writing at Columbia University. I live in Brooklyn with my family and an unreasonable number of books.

Recognition
National Book Award
Fiction Finalist
2024
PEN/Faulkner Award
Winner
2023
Pushcart Prize
Short Fiction
2022

Representation

Literary Agent
Jane Smith, Creative Artists Agency
Publisher
Penguin Random House

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For speaking engagements, interviews, or other inquiries, please reach out via email or contact my agent.