. >> haro by joyoy williams. american fiction comes this unsentimental visionary statement.a novel that offers a chilling vision of our future. the judges applauded williams unapologetic rebuke to the generation. although more lacerating for the avoidance. a major contribution to the library of eco- fiction. >> congratulations to all of the finalists. the winner of the 2021 prize for fiction is joy is not able to join us live this evening, so she saved a message with her publisher. >> wow. thank you. before i read a statement from joy, i j want to just say thank you to this incredible group of finalists for your work. she has honored to be in your company. what a group. she says that i am so grateful. she is grateful to everyone past and present who helped bring haro to the finish line and beyond. to my agents and to kelly blair for the striking cover design. i think of this book which was formed over so many years as set apart from the writing of it. there readers and judges by commending and honoring its heart have given presence. thank you. thank you. >> now for the final