Gabrielle Zevin, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

According to a well-informed source, the author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the author's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 30/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Zevin for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 49-year-old author, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Zevin so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the author have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘New York Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in New York (Gabrielle Zevin's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the author was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Gabrielle Zevin Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 29 Apr 2026

“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveGabrielle”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 29 Apr 2026

“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Gabrielle Zevin?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 29 Apr 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Gabrielle Zevin?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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