Mary La Chapelle

Mary La Chapelle
Born
OccupationShort story writer
EducationUniversity of Minnesota
Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA)
Notable awardsWhiting Award (1988)

Mary La Chapelle is an American short story writer.

Early life and education

Mary La Chapelle was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

She graduated from the University of Minnesota, and from Vermont College with an MFA.[1]

Career

As of March 2026 La Chapelle teaches at Sarah Lawrence College.[1]

Her work has appeared in Lumina,[2] Nimrod, Northern Lit Review, Redbook, and First.

Recognition and awards

La Chapelle has received fellowships from the Hedgebrook, Katherine Anne Porter, Edward Albee, and Bush Foundations.[1]

Works

  • House of Heroes and Other Stories. Vintage Books. 1990. ISBN 978-0-679-72457-5.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Mary LaChapelle, The Michelle Tolela Myers Chair in Writing (Writing, MFA Writing Program)". Faculty at Sarah Lawrence College. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  2. ^ "Nonfiction". Lumina. Vol. 3. 2004. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011.
  3. ^ "Mary LaChapelle". Whiting Foundation. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  4. ^ KAREN RAY (October 2, 1988). "IN SHORT; FICTION". The New York Times.