Kevin Nguyen — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Journalism nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and National Magazine Award.
Features Editor at The Verge.
Author of the novel "New Waves" (2020), named a best book by NPR, Vanity Fair, GQ, and the New York Public Library.
Author of the novel "Mỹ Documents" (2025), named a best book by Time.
Formerly Editorial Director at Oyster and Google Play Books.
Previously a senior editor at GQ.

Biography

Kevin Nguyen is an American author and editor of Vietnamese descent. He currently serves as the Features Editor at The Verge, where he focuses on narrative long-form journalism covering business, politics, and technology. His editorial work has been recognized with nominations as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Magazine Award. Prior to The Verge, he was a senior editor at GQ, contributing to culture coverage, and has edited several New York Magazine cover stories.