Lysley Tenorio

Lysley Tenorio is a Professor at Saint Mary’s College of California, specializing in creative writing and literature. His works include the award-winning novel The Son of Good Fortune (New American Voices Award) and the short story collection Monstress (San Francisco Chronicle Book of the Year). He holds notable fellowships such as the National Endowment for the Arts grant, Whiting Award, Stegner Fellowship, and the prestigious Rome Prize. His stories have been published in prominent literary journals like The Atlantic, Zoetrope: All-Story, and Ploughshares, and adapted into stage productions by theaters such as The American Conservatory Theater and Ma-Yi Theater.

He has received residencies from institutions including the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, and the Bogliasco Foundation. In 2021, he was a finalist for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize and became a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University. His research and creative work focus on themes of cultural identity, migration, and storytelling within Asian American narratives.

Tenorio’s accolades reflect his contributions to contemporary literature, blending personal and historical narratives to explore complex human experiences. His academic role at Saint Mary’s College underscores his commitment to nurturing emerging writers through teaching and mentorship.