Envisioned as a collection that offers the most exciting American literary experience available in one volume, The Beacon Best features the work of women and people of color. With the annual now in its third year, we're pleased to announce that the response has been tremendous, and with literary star Junot Diaz as guest editor for 2001, and highlighting the work of Sherman Alexie, Ann Beattie, Major Jackson, and Zadie Smith, the future looks bright.