“'Stories are a finger pointing at the moon,' says Buddhist psychologist Jack Kornfield; giving us a simple metaphor for the purpose of storytelling: To establish our profound commonality, and to open us to the unknown. HUMANITAS recognizes the power of a story well-told, and encourages us as writers to set the bar high. Its NEW VOICES program pairs emerging writers with mentors who help impart the values exemplified by the HUMANITAS Prize: Excellence in writing, and the illumination of what it means to be human. Just by existing, I think HUMANITAS makes the world a better place.”
– ROBIN SWICORD