The New School Alumni Bookshelf is an annual showcase of alumni achievements in the literary world. Recognizing authors and illustrators across The New School's colleges and disciplines, the Bookshelf features works from diverse genres including fiction, nonfiction, memoir, YA literature, children's books, and poetry. Submissions for our 2025 Bookshelf are closed, but you can share your work with us when submissions reopen in 2026. We are excited to share the 2025 Alumni Bookshelf with you!