Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Livestream at 8pm EST
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Livestream at 8pm EST
Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community
Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters
National Book Award Longlists
National Book Award Finalists
Teens Read the National Book Awards & National Book Awards Finalist Reading
77th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner
2026 National Book Award Winners announced live!
The 77th National Book Awards Ceremony will be broadcast live from Cipriani Wall Street, free for readers everywhere. Join us in celebrating the 2026 honorees by registering to watch!
The National Book Awards fuels the National Book Foundation’s year-round work reaching readers in every corner of the country. You can help readers have extraordinary experiences with books with your gift—of any size—to the National Book Foundation today.
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