The National Book Foundation celebrates the 75^th National Book Awards Ceremony ahead by first looking back, both at the stories and histories the Awards has recognized, and those left out. Join National Book Award–honored authors m.s. RedCherries (mother, 2024 Poetry Longlist) and Robert Samuels (co-author with Toluse Olorunnipa of His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice, 2022 Nonfiction Finalist) for readings and conversation on archives and activism.

Moderated by Ruth Dickey, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation, and presented in partnership with Literary Arts’ Portland Book Festival.

Celebrate 75: Register to watch the 75^th anniversary of the National Book Awards on Wednesday, November 20^th at nationalbook.org/watch.