Aspen Words announced the finalists for the Aspen Words Literary Prize, "for a work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture."
Awards
Libby Book Awards
The Libby Book Awards announced their inaugural winners across 17 categories. Winners were chosen by a panel of 1700 librarians worldwide.
Yoto Carnegies Shortlist
The Yoto Carnegies announced their shortlists at London Book Fair, with winners to be named on June 20.
BIO Award
Pen/Faulkner Award Finalists
The Pen/Faulkner Foundation named the finalists for its 2024 award for fiction.
National Book Foundation Expands Awards Eligibility to Writers Who Are Not US Citizens
The National Book Foundation has expanded the eligibility for the National Book Awards. Previously, authors had to hold US citizenship to be considered, but now authors who maintain primary, long-term residency in the US, US territories, or Tribal lands will also be eligible for the prizes. Additionally, the foundation will sunset its petition process, which offered eligibility to authors actively pursuing, or unable to pursue, US citizenship, but which they say was a “procedural hurdle” for authors. The new criteria go into effect on March 13. Ruth Dickey, executive director of the NBF, said in a release, “The Foundation is […]