Book Awards

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  Academy Awards

  Film's highest honors, including adapted screenplays.

  Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences · Since 1929

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  Agatha Awards

  Traditional mysteries in the spirit of Agatha Christie.

  Malice Domestic · Since 1989

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  American Academy of Religion Book Awards

  Scholarly books that change how religion is studied and understood.

  American Academy of Religion · Latest: 2025

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  American Book Awards

  Outstanding writing from America's whole literary community.

  Before Columbus Foundation · Since 1980

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  American Indian Youth Literature Award

  The best writing and illustration by Native authors. Given in even years.

  American Indian Library Association · Since 2006 · Latest: 2026

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  Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence

  Librarians' picks for the best adult fiction and nonfiction.

  American Library Association · Since 2012 · Latest: 2026

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  Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

  Books that confront racism and celebrate human diversity.

  Cleveland Foundation · Since 1935

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  Arthur C. Clarke Award

  The best science fiction novel first published in the UK.

  The Serendip Foundation · Since 1987

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  Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

  Work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage.

  Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association · Since 2001

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  Aspen Words Literary Prize

  Fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue.

  Aspen Institute · Since 2018 · Latest: 2026

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  Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction

  The UK's leading prize for non-fiction.

  The Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Limited · Since 1999

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  Booker Prize

  The year's best sustained work of fiction written in English.

  Booker Prize Foundation · Since 1969

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  Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards

  Excellence in children's and young adult literature.

  The Boston Globe and The Horn Book · Since 1967 · Latest: 2026

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  Bram Stoker Awards

  Superior achievement in horror and dark fantasy.

  Horror Writers Association · Since 1987

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  Caldecott Medal

  The most distinguished American picture book for children.

  Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association · Since 1938 · Latest: 2026

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  Carnegie Medal for Illustration

  Distinguished illustration in a book for children and young people.

  Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals · Since 1955 · Latest: 2026

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  Carnegie Medal for Writing

  The UK's oldest children's book award, judged by librarians.

  Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals · Since 1936 · Latest: 2026

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  Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

  Fiction by women and non-binary writers in the US and Canada.

  Carol Shields Prize Foundation · Since 2023 · Latest: 2026

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  Catholic Media Association Book Awards

  Books that reflect Catholic values, judged by Catholic media and publishing professionals.

  Catholic Media Association

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  CBCA Book of the Year Awards

  Australia's leading awards for children's and teen books.

  Children's Book Council of Australia · Since 1946

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  Center for Fiction First Novel Prize

  The best debut novel of the year.

  The Center for Fiction · Since 2006

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  Charlotte Huck Award

  Fiction that invites compassion, imagination and wonder.

  National Council of Teachers of English · Since 2014

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  Christianity Today Book Awards

  Christianity Today's picks for the books shaping Christian life and thought.

  Christianity Today · Latest: 2025

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  Christy Award

  Excellence in Christian fiction, named for Catherine Marshall's novel Christy.

  Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) · Since 1999 · Latest: 2025

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  Coretta Scott King Book Awards

  African American authors and illustrators of books for young people.

  American Library Association, Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table · Since 1970 · Latest: 2026

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  Costa Book Awards

  Enjoyable reads from the UK and Ireland. Ended in 2022.

  Costa Coffee · 1971–2022

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  CWA Gold Dagger

  The best crime novel of the year.

  Crime Writers' Association · Since 1955 · Latest: 2026

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  Dayton Literary Peace Prize

  Literature that promotes peace and understanding.

  Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation · Since 2006

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  Dublin Literary Award

  Novels nominated by public libraries around the world.

  Dublin City Council · Since 1996 · Latest: 2026

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  ECPA Christian Book Awards

  The year's best Christian books and Bibles, chosen by ECPA since 1978.

  Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) · Since 1978 · Latest: 2026

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  Edgar Awards

  The best in mystery, crime and suspense writing.

  Mystery Writers of America · Since 1946 · Latest: 2026

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  Ezra Jack Keats Award

  New writers and illustrators of picture books for children.

  Ezra Jack Keats Foundation · Since 1985

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  Forward Prizes for Poetry

  The best poetry published in the UK and Ireland.

  Forward Arts Foundation · Since 1992

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  Giller Prize

  The best Canadian novel or short story collection.

  Giller Foundation · Since 1994

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  Goodreads Choice Awards

  The year's favorites, chosen by reader vote.

  Goodreads · Since 2009

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  Governor General's Literary Awards

  Canada's national book awards, in English and French.

  Canada Council for the Arts · Since 1936

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  Griffin Poetry Prize

  A first-edition poetry collection written in or translated into English.

  Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry · Since 2000 · Latest: 2026

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  Harvey Awards

  Comics honors named for cartoonist Harvey Kurtzman.

  Harvey Awards · Since 1988

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  Hugo Awards

  Science fiction and fantasy, voted by Worldcon members.

  World Science Fiction Society · Since 1953 · Latest: 2026

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  Hurston/Wright Legacy Award

  The year's best books by Black writers.

  Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation · Since 2002 · Latest: 2026

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  Ignatz Awards

  Outstanding achievement in independent comics and cartooning.

  Small Press Expo · Since 1997

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  International Booker Prize

  Fiction in translation, shared by author and translator.

  Booker Prize Foundation · Since 2005 · Latest: 2026

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  Jane Addams Children's Book Award

  Children's books that promote peace, justice and equality.

  Jane Addams Peace Association · Since 1953

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  Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award

  A mid-career poet's book of exceptional promise.

  Claremont Graduate University · Since 1993

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  Kirkus Prize

  Drawn from books that earned a Kirkus star.

  Kirkus Reviews · Since 2014 · Latest: 2026

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  Lambda Literary Awards

  The best LGBTQ books of the year.

  Lambda Literary · Since 1989 · Latest: 2026

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  Laurence Olivier Awards

  Excellence in London theatre.

  Society of London Theatre · Since 1976

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  Locus Awards

  Readers' picks across science fiction, fantasy and horror.

  Locus Science Fiction Foundation · Since 1971

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  Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book

  Young adult science fiction and fantasy, given with the Hugos.

  World Science Fiction Society · Since 2018 · Latest: 2026

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  Los Angeles Times Book Prizes

  Awarded on the eve of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

  Los Angeles Times · Since 1980

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  Michael L. Printz Award

  Literary excellence in young adult literature.

  Young Adult Library Services Association, American Library Association · Since 2000 · Latest: 2026

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  Mildred L. Batchelder Award

  The outstanding children's book translated into English.

  Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association · Since 1968 · Latest: 2026

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  Miles Franklin Literary Award

  A novel of high literary merit about Australian life.

  Perpetual, trustee of the Miles Franklin bequest · Since 1957 · Latest: 2026

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  National Book Award

  The best American writing of the year, in five categories.

  National Book Foundation · Since 1950 · Latest: 2026

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  National Book Critics Circle Award

  Chosen by working critics and book review editors.

  National Book Critics Circle · Since 1975 · Latest: 2025

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  National Jewish Book Awards

  Outstanding books of Jewish interest across many categories.

  Jewish Book Council · Since 1950

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  Nebula Awards

  Science fiction and fantasy, chosen by working writers.

  Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association · Since 1966 · Latest: 2024

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  Nero Book Awards

  Outstanding books by writers from the UK and Ireland.

  Caffè Nero · Since 2023 · Latest: 2025

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  New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards

  The best new plays of the New York season, chosen by critics.

  New York Drama Critics' Circle · Since 1936

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  Newbery Medal

  The most distinguished American book for children.

  Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association · Since 1922 · Latest: 2026

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  Orbis Pictus Award

  Outstanding nonfiction for children.

  National Council of Teachers of English · Since 1989 · Latest: 2026

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  Orwell Prize

  Political writing and political fiction made into an art.

  The Orwell Foundation · Since 1994 · Latest: 2026

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  PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction

  American fiction judged by fellow writers.

  PEN/Faulkner Foundation · Since 1981 · Latest: 2026

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  PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel

  A first novel of exceptional merit by an American author.

  PEN America · Since 1976 · Latest: 2026

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  Pulitzer Prize

  American letters, drama and music, awarded since 1917.

  Pulitzer Prize Board, Columbia University · Since 1917 · Latest: 2026

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  Pura Belpré Award

  Latino and Latina writers and illustrators for young readers.

  Association for Library Service to Children, YALSA and REFORMA · Since 1996 · Latest: 2026

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  Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

  The most distinguished informational book for children.

  Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association · Since 2001 · Latest: 2026

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  Royal Society Science Book Prize

  The best popular science writing for general readers.

  The Royal Society · Since 1988

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  Schneider Family Book Award

  Books that portray the disability experience for young readers.

  American Library Association · Since 2004 · Latest: 2026

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  Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction

  Historical fiction for young readers, set in the Americas.

  Scott O'Dell Award Committee · Since 1984 · Latest: 2026

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  Shirley Jackson Awards

  Psychological suspense, horror and the dark fantastic.

  Shirley Jackson Awards, Inc. · Since 2007

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  Stella Prize

  Writing by Australian women and non-binary authors.

  The Stella Prize · Since 2013 · Latest: 2026

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  Stonewall Book Awards

  Exceptional books about the LGBTQIA+ experience.

  American Library Association, Rainbow Round Table · Since 1971 · Latest: 2026

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  Sydney Taylor Book Award

  Children's and teen books that portray the Jewish experience.

  Association of Jewish Libraries · Since 1968 · Latest: 2026

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  T. S. Eliot Prize

  The best new poetry collection published in the UK or Ireland.

  T. S. Eliot Foundation · Since 1993

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  Texas Bluebonnet Award

  Chosen each year by Texas students in grades 3 to 6.

  Texas Library Association · Since 1981 · Latest: 2026

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  Theodor Seuss Geisel Award

  The most distinguished American book for beginning readers.

  Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association · Since 2006 · Latest: 2026

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  Thurber Prize for American Humor

  The nation's highest honor for humor writing.

  Thurber House · Since 1997

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  Tony Awards

  Excellence in Broadway theatre.

  American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League · Since 1947

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  Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction

  Imaginative fiction that reckons with hope and freedom.

  Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation · Since 2022

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  USC Libraries Scripter Award

  Honors a screen adaptation and the book it came from.

  USC Libraries · Since 1988

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  Walter Dean Myers Award

  Outstanding children's literature by diverse authors.

  We Need Diverse Books · Since 2014 · Latest: 2026

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  Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

  Historical fiction set at least sixty years in the past.

  Abbotsford Trust · Since 2010 · Latest: 2026

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  Waterstones Children's Book Prize

  New and emerging children's writers, chosen by booksellers.

  Waterstones · Since 2005

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  Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

  The comics industry's highest honors.

  Comic-Con International: San Diego · Since 1988 · Latest: 2026

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  William C. Morris YA Debut Award

  A debut book for teens by a first-time author.

  Young Adult Library Services Association, American Library Association · Since 2009 · Latest: 2026

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  Women's Prize for Fiction

  Outstanding novels by women, written in English.

  Women's Prize Trust · Since 1996 · Latest: 2026

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  Women's Prize for Non-Fiction

  Narrative non-fiction by women, first awarded in 2024.

  Women's Prize Trust · Since 2024 · Latest: 2026

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  World Fantasy Awards

  The best fantasy fiction published in English.

  World Fantasy Convention · Since 1975 · Latest: 2023

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  YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

  The best nonfiction published for young adults.

  Young Adult Library Services Association, American Library Association · Since 2010 · Latest: 2026