Published Work
2022
Variant Literature — “Handprint”
Winner, inaugural Pizza Prize, judged by Aram Mrjoian
“I was struck by Lillian Selonick’s winning short story, “Handprint,” on my first read. Like much great fiction, “Handprint” manages to capture a distinct moment while also feeling expansive and timeless. Selonick’s prose is precise and captivating, so I wasn’t surprised to learn during our interview that she works to keep her fiction compact. Like a perfect slice of pizza, “Handprint” is just warm enough, offering a delicious bite.” - Aram Mrjoian
Joyland Magazine — “Miss Korea Los Angeles”
Third Place, Open Borders Fiction Prize 2021, judged by T Kira Madden
“Poignant, charming, and heart expanding, ‘Miss Korea Los Angeles’ tells a story of family, time, and the profound longing to be known. Lillian Wang Selonick walks the tonal tightrope of tragic hilarity, asking after all we lose and keep of ourselves, and of others.” — T Kira Māhealani Madden
2021
Ricepaper Magazine - “Not Too Sweet”
Passengers Journal - “Stroganoff Sunday at Camp Manifest”
2020
Obelus Journal - “She Was the Maid”
2018
America’s Emerging Writers: An Anthology of Fiction (Z Publishing) - “Glory Days”
2012