2007  AML Award: Special Award

Presented to:
Segullah

For:

Every so often, a publication comes along that changes the literary landscape by speaking in a new way or to a new audience. Members of that new audience, perhaps overlooked in the past, suddenly find intellectual and spiritual company, and rejoice in it. The publication of Segullah¸ a literary journal for Mormon women, and its accompanying blog and web presence has brought about such a change, and the conversation will never be the same.

What began as simply a forum for an LDS women’s writing group to share their work with their friends has grown, in just over two years, into a large community of women who express joy in discovering an intellectually-challenging but faith-upholding forum. Spreading mostly by word-of-mouth, the Segullah community continues to grow faster than its founders ever imagined, providing a place where women can discuss their thoughts about the difficulties and joys of living a committed life in an atmosphere of faith. Between its beautifully produced journal and its vibrant online community, Segullah has entered the market as an entity to be respected.

For filling a niche that had long been empty, for starting a conversation about whether and how to explore ambiguities and doubt within a believing community, and for excellence in writing and art, the Association for Mormon Letters is pleased to present a special award to Segullah.