Warren’s novel The Front Runner was one of the first contemporary gay-themed novels to gain mainstream success… read more

Mary Oliver was one of the nation’s most beloved poets… read more

Kauka will be remembered for her fierce advocacy for social justice, her wit, and exceptional kindness… read more

Ethan Day was a romance author and one of the founding organizers of the Gay Romance Literary Convention … read more

María Irene Fornés created emotionally fraught work that challenged the strictures of traditional theater… read more

John Glines won a Tony Award as one of the producers of Torch Song Trilogy… read more

Kaye/Kantrowitz was the founding director of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, an organization dedicated to addressing the racial/ethnic tensions and economic disparities in New York City… read more

McClatchy’s reflective work was known for its keen wit, intellectual dexterity, and depth of feeling… read more

Derrick was the partner of renowned poet Edward Field and a mainstay in the New York City arts community… read more

Smith died on January 20th, after a protracted battle with ALS… read more