Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — Ann Patchett has received the Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation announced the honor Wednesday, recognizing her work for fostering peace and global understanding. The award is named after the diplomat who helped broker the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords. Patchett, known for novels like “Bel Canto” and “The Dutch House,” also owns a bookstore and advocates for writers. She encourages making small, meaningful contributions to peace. The foundation also announced finalists for the 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Awards, including Amanda Knox’s memoir “Free.” Winners will be announced in September.

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