U.S. Postal Service Honors Sarah Orne Jewett with New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service is featuring American novelist, short story writer, and poet Sarah Orne Jewett on a new stamp as part of its Literary Arts series.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 21, 2026 —
The United States Postal Service has announced a new stamp commemorating the celebrated American author Sarah Orne Jewett. This release is part of the USPS’s ongoing Literary Arts series, which aims to honor significant figures in American literature.
Sarah Orne Jewett, born in South Berwick, Maine, in 1849, was a prominent novelist, short story writer, and poet. She is widely recognized for her contributions to American regionalism, often depicting life in her native New England with vivid detail and sensitivity. Her notable works include the novel The Country of the Pointed Firs, published in 1896, which is considered a classic of American literature and a prime example of her keen observational skills and distinctive prose.
Throughout her career, Jewett explored themes of tradition, memory, and the changing social landscape of rural America. Her writings often featured strong female characters and captured the nuances of small-town life, earning her critical acclaim and a lasting place in literary history.
The new stamp, featuring Jewett, will be available through the U.S. Postal Service. Further details regarding the issuance date and availability will be announced by the USPS.
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