2008/2009 Finalists: Literature
In 2008, 19 potential protégés across six artistic disciplines were selected from 124 candidates in 39 countries. The finalists - 10 women and nine men from 11 countries - were then scheduled to meet the mentor in their discipline. Each mentor chose the finalist who seems best suited for the year of guidance and inspiration.
Along with the chosen protégée, please meet the Literature finalists:
Petrina Crockford
Petrina Crockford, 27, is an American writer, editor and researcher in New Haven, Connecticut.
Vanessa Garcia
Vanessa Garcia is a 29-year-old American writer and teacher. She is also Artistic Director of the Krane theatre company in Miami Beach, Florida.
Courteney Petrosino
Courteney Petrosino, 28, is an American poet in Iowa City, Iowa, whose debut collection will be published in 2009.