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Rebecca Makkai is an acclaimed author and former faculty member at Northwestern University, the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and the Tin House Writers’ Conference. She graduated from Washington and Lee University (Class of 1999), where she contributed to the Shenandoah literary magazine. Her work focuses on historical fiction, social issues, and family dynamics, particularly exploring the AIDS epidemic in *The Great Believers*, a National Book Award finalist. She has been honored with an NEA Fellowship and frequent inclusion in prestigious literary collections like *Best American Short Stories*.
- Teaching Affiliations: Northwestern University, Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Tin House Writers’ Conference
- Education: B.A. from Washington and Lee University (1999)
- Awards: Pulitzer Finalist (2019), NEA Fellowship (2014)
Her research intertwines personal narratives with broader societal themes, as seen in her novels’ exploration of crises, identity, and redemption. Makkai’s publications span novels, short stories, and literary journalism, appearing in *Harper’s*, *The New York Times*, and *This American Life*.
