Switchback Books is thrilled to announce the results of the 2019 Gatewood Prize. The winner is Adelante by Jessica Guzman, selected by judge Patricia Smith. Thank you to everyone who submitted manuscripts to this year’s contest. We are honored to read your work. Congratulations also to our finalists and semi-finalists, selected by the editors: Finalists: Marina Blitshteyn, "A Conversion” Kelly Caldwell, “Letters to Forget” Naomi Extra, “Ratchet Supreme” Jordan Franklin,