Frequently Asked Questions
In-person Guests
Q. When is the event?
A. The 76th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner begins with a cocktail hour at 6pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The seated dinner will begin at 7pm, and the program will begin at 8pm.
Q. Where is the event?
A. The Awards Ceremony will be held at Cipriani Wall Street—55 Wall Street, New York, NY 10004.
Q. What is the dress code?
A. The dress code for the evening is black-tie, and formal attire from any tradition is welcome.
Q. What do I need to check in?
A. There are no physical or digital tickets for this event. Once you submit your (or your guest’s) information to our event platform (Vow), you will simply need to give your name at check-in and our team will direct you to your table.
Q. Will this event be livestreamed?
A. Yes, the Ceremony will be streamed in full on our website—to register to watch live at 8pm EST, please visit nationalbook.org/awards.
Q. Is my ticket tax deductible?
A. National Book Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and part of each ticket is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep the email receipt you will receive upon successful completion of your purchase, which serves as your official confirmation.
Q. Are there other ways to support the National Book Foundation?
A. Absolutely! If you would like to make a donation, please click here. If you’re interested in placing an advertisement in the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony commemorative journal, please contact awards@nationalbook.org for more information.
If you have a question that was not addressed here, please email Kira Wilson at awards@nationalbook.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Thank you!