Tracy Kennard Emerging Writer’s Award

This annual award is given to a selected participant of the Spruceton Inn Artist Residency.

2024 applications have closed. Get info for 2025 applications here .

Essays

More Noodles, More Life
The New York Times
07/09/2021, online
07/11/2021, print

On Pét-Nat, Soup Dumplings, and Chemo (pdf)
The Feiring Line
06/25/2021, online

Letters

On Magnolias, Lucky Charms, Avocado, and Change
Newsletter #47 for Brunette, a wine bar
06/09/2020, email

On Mixtapes and Our Favorites' Favorites
Newsletter #37 for Brunette, a wine bar
08/30/2018, email

On Other People's Bars, Sparkling Wine, and Eggs
Newsletter #29 for Brunette, a wine bar
12/30/2017, email

Life, Magic, Awe
Letter to friends & family
08/29/2020, email

Dearest Cheryl,
Letter to a friend
circa 1991, typewritten, sent via USPS