Among the most prestigious honors in American letters, the NBCC Awards are the sole prizes bestowed by a jury of working critics and book review editors.
After Baker & Taylor Collapse, Australian Library Supplier James Bennett to Sponsor IFLA Public Library Award
IFLA reps said James Bennett’s sponsorship will ensure the “ongoing celebration of excellence in library design and function.”
New International Prize Engages Readers to Discover Emerging Writers
The Libraro Prize, created as a partnership between Libraro, Hachette UK, and LoveReading, seeks to discover, celebrate, and publish new literary talent from around the world, selected by readers.
Nigeria Prize for Literature Seeks to Improve the Country’s ‘Book Chain’
Since its founding in 2004, the Nigeria Prize for Literature has had a significant impact on the publishing process and raised awareness of Nigerian literature around the world.
IPA Seeks Nominations for 2026 Prix Voltaire
Any individual, group, or organization can nominate a publisher that has recently published “controversial works amid pressure, threats, intimidation or harassment,” or that has “a distinguished record over many years of upholding the freedom to publish and freedom of expression.” By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief he International Publishers Association this week launched its call for nominations for the 2026 IPA …
Shortlist Announced for Ukraine’s 2025 Chytomo Awards
The awards honor those who are “transforming Ukraine’s publishing industry and sharing Ukrainian literature worldwide.” The winners of will be announced on January 29 in Kyiv.
A New Literary Prize to Support Emerging Disabled Writers
Disability Arts pioneer and internationally acclaimed writer Kenny Fries establishes an award to elevate and amplify the work of emerging disabled and/or Deaf writers.
Classicist Mary Beard to Chair Judging Panel for the UK’s Booker Prize
Classicist Mary Beard will chair the judging panel for UK’s Booker Prizes.
International Prize for Arabic Fiction Announces 2026 Longlist
International Prize for Arabic Fiction announces 2026 longlist featuring writers from ten different countries, including Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.
20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Longlists for All Categories
In its 20th year, Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces longlists for the prize selected from over 4000 submissions from 74 countries.