Agnes Borinsky

Agnes Borinsky is an American writer who has made significant contributions to the literary world. Her work spans multiple genres, including playwriting and novel writing, often exploring themes of identity and queer perspectives. Notably, she authored the young adult novel Sasha Masha, a coming-of-age story that follows a queer Jewish American girl, which garnered critical acclaim and was nominated for a Lambda Award in 2021.

Borinsky's creative output continues to push boundaries in the literary scene. In 2022, she wrote and performed in A Song of Songs, a queer retelling of the biblical book of the same name. The following year, her play The Trees premiered at Playwrights Horizons' theatre, imagining a unique narrative where siblings' bodies become rooted in the earth in a Connecticut park. Critics have drawn comparisons between The Trees and notable works such as Waiting for Godot, Sagittarius Ponderosa, and How to Live in a House on Fire, highlighting Borinsky's innovative storytelling and her place within the literary canon.