The Literarian Award is presented
to an individual for outstanding service to the American
literary community, whose life and work exemplify the
goals of the National Book Foundation to expand the
audience for literature and to enhance the cultural
value of literature in America.
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
2005
Recipient
Lawrence
Ferlinghetti The
first recipient was poet and social activist Lawrence
Ferlinghetti in 2005. The Award recognized Ferlinghetti's
tireless work on behalf of poets and the entire literary
community for over fifty years.
