n August, Carmen Giménez began her work as Graywolf Press’s new publisher and executive director, succeeding Fiona McCrae, whose tenure spanned twentyeight years. Founded in 1974, Graywolf Press has published some of the most acclaimed and beloved writers in recent memory: Percival Everett, Claudia Rankine, Diane Seuss, Solmaz Sharif, and Tracy K. Smith, as well as Giménez herself. A recipient of fellowships from the John Simon and poetry editor of the . She is the author of eight books, most recently the poetry collection (Graywolf Press, 2019), a finalist for the National Book Award. Giménez recently discussed the shifting landscape of literary publishing, her multidisciplinary career, and what collaboration means to her.
