Origin Stories

In honor of the life and career of 1985 Drama winner Stephen Sondheim, read the jury report recommending 'Sunday in the Park with George' at Pulitzer.org.

The 1971 Local General/Spot News Reporting Prize contributor has released a new book on the Kent State shootings. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the event.

Gannaway 'resolved to invest in a close relationship with my subject.' That approach led to a Pulitzer Prize for her images of a mother struggling with a terminal cancer diagnosis, and an ongoing relationship with the family.

In more ways than one, “Enrique’s Journey” started Sonia Nazario on a journey of her own.

Pulitzer-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly recalls learning of his award while on assignment in Vietnam — and fearing it was a prank — and his mission to preserve news photographs.

'A humble wooden stage with a velvet curtain can still be a site for soul-shattering revelation,' Pulitzer-winning playwright Doug Wright said when explaining why he writes.

A collateral cost of being a felon – or of being obese, addicted, illiterate, undocumented, homeless, or on public assistance – is how easily your experiences will be discounted

A Pulitzer Prize winner’s calling seemed inevitable, but only in retrospect.

After her book contract was canceled, Debby Applegate found inspiration in Pulitzer-winning biographies — then took home a prize of her own.

Madeleine Blais shares the backstory of her prize-winning work, from the reporting and editing to her celebration with a bucket of KFC and a bottle of Dom Perignon.