National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards. Dedicated to the celebration of the best literature published in the United States. #NBAwards
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20 Nov 2025
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 National Book Awards!
The 76th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner was hosted by Jeff Hiller and featured musical guest Corinne Bailey Rae. To re-live the celebration, visit nationalbok.org/awards.
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If you’re looking to add more bookish joy to your summer, look no further than the @nationalbook Foundation’s Summer Reading Adventure!
The full list of activities is below and available online at nationalbook.org/adventure.
🍿Watch a book-to-screen adaptation
🌳 Read outdoors
🎧 Listen to an audiobook
📕 Reread an all-time favorite
🏫 Ask for a reading recommendation
📚Book club your next read
🌎 Travel with your next read
🎟️ Attend or host your own reading party
📖 Read a new-to-you genre
🗺️ Borrow a book from a Little Free Library or a friend
📍Enjoy an author event––in-person or online
🏆 Find a National Book Award–honored title in the wild
ALT national book foundation summer reading adventure
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We’re honored to be a 2026 general operating grant recipient of the Literary Arts Fund!
To learn more, visit: literaryartsfund.org/announc…
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The National Book Foundation’s third-annual Summer Reading Adventure kicks off TODAY! ☀️ 📚
Visit nationalbook.org/adventure to reveal the full list of activities and prize details!
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Congratulations to Megan Kamalei Kakimoto (Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare), Anika Jade Levy (Flat Earth), Carrie R. Moore (Make Your Way Home), Maggie Su (Blob: A Love Story), and Stephanie Wambugu (Lonely Crowds).
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Join us on Tuesday, June 9 for the 2026 5 Under 35 Ceremony in-person at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY, and livestreamed for readers everywhere. eventbrite.com/e/2026-5-unde…
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To learn more about this year’s honorees and selectors, visit our website! nationalbook.org/the-nationa…
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We are excited to announce the judges for the 77th National Book Awards, and the opening of submissions!
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We're hiring! The full-time Senior Awards & Honors Manager is an instrumental position in the annual presentation of the National Book Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards, and 5 Under 35 program.
Visit our website to learn more:
nationalbook.org/about-us/ca…
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An update about a scam claiming to be from the National Book Foundation.
If you have been contacted by anyone claiming to work for the National Book Foundation please do not engage and email us at nationalbook@nationalbook.org.
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Announcing the spring season of NBF Presents, a line-up of 21 events taking place in 10 states—Arizona, California, Florida, Hawai’i, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Utah, and Wisconsin—and online through June 2026.
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We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Science Literature selected titles! 🌱🔭🍄
• Ancient Light by Kimberly Blaeser
• Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
• Bog Queen by Anna North
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Our gratitude to the 2026 selection committee: Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez, Daisy Hernández (Chair), Sean Hill, Akil Kumarasamy, and Joseph Osmundson.
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The authors will be celebrated at a public ceremony on Wednesday, March 11, in person at @cooperunion. The event is free and open to the public, and livestreamed for readers everywhere. To learn more and to register for the Ceremony, visit our website. 🔗
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