Paul Yoon's The Hive and the Honey Selected as Finalist for the Story Prize

January 25, 2024
The Hive and the Honey

Senior Lecturer Paul Yoon's The Hive and the Honey was selected as one of three finalists for the Story Prize, "a $20,000 book prize awarded to the author of the short story collection named best of the year by three independent judges." The three finalists are included below:

  • Wednesday's Child by Yiyun Li (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
  • Other Minds and Other Stories by Bennett Sims (Two Dollar Radio)
  • The Hive and the Honey by Paul Yoon (Marysue Rucci Books). 

The Story Prize will be live-streaming a private event with the finalists on March 26; the event will include readings, interviews, and the announcement of the winner. A link to the livestream will be posted on The Story Prize website and social media. 

The full announcement can be seen here.