Gailey Named Nebula Awards Toastmaster

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has announced that writer Sarah Gailey will be toastmaster at the 59th Annual Nebula Awards, to be presented June 8, 2024 in Pasadena CA.

SFWA President Jeffe Kennedy said, “I’m delighted that Sarah will be our Toastmaster this year. With their wit and deep ties to the genre community, Sarah will bring grace and resonance to the ceremony.”

Sarah Gailey is a Hugo Award winning and bestselling author of speculative fiction, short stories, and essays. They have been a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards for multiple years running. Their bestselling adult novel debut, Magic For Liars, was published by Tor Books in 2019. Their most recent novel, Just Like Home, and most recent original comic book series with BOOM! Studios, Know Your Station are available now. Their shorter works and essays have been published in MashableThe Boston GlobeViceTor.com, and The Atlantic. Their work has been translated into seven different languages and published around the world.

Gailey said, “I am so honored to act as this year’s Toastmaster for the Nebula Awards Ceremony in June. It will be an absolute thrill to celebrate the ever-blooming excellence that thrives in genre literature.”

In addition to the Nebula Awards, SFWA will present the Bradbury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation, the Andre Norton Award for Outstanding Young Adult Science Fiction or Fantasy Book, the Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award, the Kevin O’Donnell, Jr. Service to SFWA Award, and the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award.

For more information, see the SFWA website.


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