Author record · 2012 to 2025

G. Willow Wilson: Awards and Best-of Lists

G. Willow Wilson has won 3 awards, including the World Fantasy Award (Novel, Collection and Anthology) (2013) for Alif the Unseen, with 7 shortlist or finalist places, 10 longlist or nominee places, and 9 year-end list picks in our archive.

Also credited with Adrian Alphona, Nico Leon, Chris Wildgoose, Christian Ward, Jake Wyatt, Takeshi Miyazawa

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025The Hunger and the Dusk: Vol 1Hugo Award (book categories) source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Graphic Story
2021Invisible Kingdom, Volume 2: Edge of EverythingHugo Award (book categories) source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Graphic Story
2021The Bird KingDublin Literary Award source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · Fiction
2020The Bird KingMythopoeic Fantasy Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Adult Literature
2020The Bird KingPEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · Fiction
2019Ms. Marvel, Vol. 9: Teenage WastelandAmerican Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Book
2019The Bird KingBooklist Editors' Choice source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Adult Books for Young Adults: Fiction
2019The Bird KingNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Adults
2019The Bird KingNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We Love
2018MeccaGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Graphic Novels & Comics
2017Ms. Marvel, Volume 5: Super FamousHugo Award (book categories) source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Graphic Story
2017Civil War IIGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Graphic Novels & Comics
2016Super FamousGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Graphic Novels & Comics
2016Ms. Marvel, Vol. 5: Super FamousNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Teens
2015Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No NormalHugo Award (book categories) source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Graphic Story
2015Generation WhyGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Graphic Novels & Comics
2015Ms. Marvel, Vol.2: Generation WhyNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Teens
2014No NormalGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Graphic Novels & Comics
2014Ms. Marvel: Vol. 1, No NormalChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Teen Graphic Novels
2013Alif the UnseenWorld Fantasy Award (Novel, Collection and Anthology) source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Novel
2013Alif the UnseenJohn W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Best Science Fiction Novel
2013Alif the UnseenLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · First Novel
2013Alif the UnseenWomen's Prize for Fiction source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · Fiction
2012Alif the UnseenThe Center for Fiction First Novel Prize source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · First Novel
2012Alif the UnseenGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fantasy
2012Alif the UnseenDashiell Hammett Prize source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Hammett Prize
2012Alif the UnseenBooklist Editors' Choice source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Adult Books for Young Adults: Fiction
2012Alif the UnseenNew York Times 100 Notable Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction & Poetry
2012Alif the UnseenWashington Post Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Notable Fiction

Books

  1. Alif the Unseen10 sources · 2012 to 2013
  2. The Bird King6 sources · 2019 to 2021
  3. Civil War II1 source · 2017
  4. Generation Why1 source · 2015
  5. Invisible Kingdom, Volume 2: Edge of Everything1 source · 2021
  6. Mecca1 source · 2018
  7. Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal1 source · 2015
  8. Ms. Marvel, Vol. 5: Super Famous1 source · 2016
  9. Ms. Marvel, Vol. 9: Teenage Wasteland1 source · 2019
  10. Ms. Marvel, Vol.2: Generation Why1 source · 2015
  11. Ms. Marvel, Volume 5: Super Famous1 source · 2017
  12. Ms. Marvel: Vol. 1, No Normal1 source · 2014
  13. No Normal1 source · 2014
  14. Super Famous1 source · 2016
  15. The Hunger and the Dusk: Vol 11 source · 2025