Join us in person and online to celebrate the 2025 National Book Award Finalists on Tuesday, November 18, the day before the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony.
Teens Read the 2025 National Book Awards
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:00am EST
Symphony Space & Livestreamed
The day before the National Book Awards, the Finalists in Young People’s Literature come together for a conversation and question-and-answer session with New York City’s middle and high school students. Hosted by Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of queer romantic comedies. For more information and to register for the in-person event or livestream, please visit nationalbook.org/teens-read.
2025 National Book Awards Finalist Reading
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00pm EST
NYU Skirball & Livestreamed
Each year, the National Book Award Finalists in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature gather the evening before the National Book Awards Ceremony to read excerpts from their honored works. Hosted by Michelle Zauner, bestselling author of Crying in H Mart, and the songwriter, musician, and lead vocalist of Japanese Breakfast. To purchase in-person tickets or to register for the livestream, please visit NYU Skirball’s website.
