After planning for an in-person event for vaccinated guests, the National Book Awards ceremony will be held virtually this year, “in light of public health concerns and ongoing uncertainty related to the coronavirus.” The ceremony will be streamed live on the National Book Foundation’s website, YouTube, and Facebook at 7 PM Eastern on November 17. NBF board chair David Steinberger said: “Although we were cautiously optimistic about the opportunity to gather, the National Book Foundation Board and staff have carefully considered the options for this year’s National Book Awards and closely monitored best health and safety practices associated with COVID-19. The […]