National Book Awards

National Book Foundation

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The National Book Award is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the United States, known for recognizing and rewarding quality writing. The first winner in the Poetry category was William Carlos Williams in 1950, followed by William Faulkner, who won for Fiction the following year. Over the years, many National Book Award winners have become well-established figures in American literature, including Sherman Alexie, Louise Erdrich, Jonathan Franzen, Denis Johnson, Joyce Carol Oates, and Adrienne Rich.

The National Book Awards honor the best in American literature across four categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature. To be eligible, books must be published by U.S. publishers located in the United States between December 1 and November 30 of the previous calendar year. Additionally, all authors must be U.S. citizens.


Submission Info

Prize Info

  • First Prize: $10,000

  • Additional Information: Finalists receive $1000

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