National Book Foundation

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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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 https://t.co/YUIRDCDz6T.

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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 https://t.co/3AsAPypGgB.

🍿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

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We’re honored to be a 2026 general operating grant recipient of the Literary Arts Fund!

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/lRWXvbhnVX

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The National Book Foundation’s third-annual Summer Reading Adventure kicks off TODAY! ☀️ 📚

Visit https://t.co/TWYzHlqidM to reveal the full list of activities and prize details!

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To learn more about this year’s honorees and selectors, visit our website! https://t.co/3sG9jiG2VM

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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. https://t.co/bEbaXVaQg8

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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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Important 2026 #NBAwards Dates:

March 25: #NBAwards entry form opens
May 13: Deadline for entry form submission
September 15–17: Longlists announced
October 6: Finalists announced
November 18: Winners announced at 77th #NBAwards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner

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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:
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If you have been contacted by anyone claiming to work for the National Book Foundation please do not engage and email us at [email protected].

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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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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. 🔗

https://t.co/aDkIorRB3W

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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.