| Directory > Arts > Literature > Awards and Bestsellers The Stonewall Book Awards
Formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Book Award. Offered annually by the GLBT
Round Table of the ALA, for fiction and nonfiction books of "exceptional merit relating to the
gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered experience". Current and previous winners, award history,
committee and selection process. Further links to the ALA and GLBTRT.
http://www.ala.org/ala/glbtrt/stonewall/
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BCALA Literary Awards
The Black Caucus of the ALA presents several awards each year for works relating to the African
diaspora - fiction and non-fiction. There are special awards for first-time novelists and for
outstanding contributions to publishing. Entry details and winners lists. Further links to the
BCALA and its resources.
http://www.bcala.org/awards/literary.htm
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USA Today: Top 150 best-seller list
Weekly updated list of 150 bestselling books based on sales, as reported by a number of
booksellers. Includes fiction and nonfiction books - presents authors, titles, brief book
descriptions, current and previous rankings on the list.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/top-50.htm
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Literary Award Database
Presents lists of winners for a selection of awards in fiction, non-fiction, mystery, science
fiction, fantasy, and horror. Includes links to awarding bodies, and official award sites.
http://www.geocities.com/~jacknowicki/awards.htm
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Lettre Ulysses Award
A new annual, international, multi-lingual award, offered by Lettre International, for the best
published work of reportage writing, or 'creative non-fiction'. Books or outstanding magazine
articles are eligible. Information on the conceptualisation, jury, organizers, and award timetable.
http://www.lettre-ulysses-award.org/
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American Library Association
Book/media awards and notables lists offered by various divisions, committees, and roundtables of
the ALA. Links to awards pages, and to winners lists. Further links to other awards, grants,
scholarships and honors offered by the ALA.
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=Book_Media_Awards&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDi....
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National Outdoor Book Awards
Annual presentations for full-length books on outdoor adventure activities, nature, or the
environment. There is a special award for books of lasting significance in the field. General
information, winners lists and reviews, press releases, entry requirements, and application forms.
http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/bookpol.htm
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AAASS Annual Book Prizes
The American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies presents several awards for new
English language works with Eastern European and Eurasian themes. Information on each competition,
and winners lists. Further links to the AAASS.
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~aaass/book.htm
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The Bram Stoker Awards
Presented annually by the Horror Writers Association, for outstanding work in twelve different
categories of the genre. History of the awards, and winners lists. Links to the HWA, other HWA
awards, a variety of resources and literary links.
http://www.horror.org/stokers.htm
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PEN New England
Presents the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award, for a distinguished first book of fiction by an
American author, and the L.L. Winship Award. Winners, entry guidelines, and application forms.
Further links to PEN-NE and their activities.
http://www.pen-ne.org/awards.html
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PEN American Center
The American branch of International PEN - an association of writers and editors, offers a variety
of prizes for excellence among American authors. Background and entry requirements for each award.
Further links to PEN and its activities.
http://www.pen.org/awards/awards.htm
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Discover Great New Writers Award
Annual presentation by Barnes and Noble, for exceptional new authors making strong literary debuts.
One winner is selected for each of fiction and non-fiction. Judges comments, excerpts, and author
profiles. Links to program details, and previous winners.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/awards/index_cds2.asp?PID=1527
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The Massachusetts Book Awards
Winners lists for the annual presentations by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, to books by
writers from Massachusetts, or to works of significant thematic importance to Massachusetts. Prizes
are given in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and children's literature.
http://www.massbook.org/programs/mba.html
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Koret Jewish Book Awards
Annual presentation by the Koret Foundation, for new books on any aspect of Jewish life -
biography, literary study, fiction, and philosophy. Special award for a new young writer. Current
and prior winners. Further links to the Foundation and its initiatives.
http://www.koretfoundation.org/initiatives/book.shtml
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Book Sense Bestsellers
From the American Booksellers Association, based on sales reported by independent bookstores in the
USA. There are current lists for hardcover and paperback, fiction and non-fiction, and children's
books. Further links to the ABA.
http://www.bookweb.org/booksense/bestsellers/
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The National Book Awards
Presented annually in the USA, by the National Book Foundation, to recognise achievements in
fiction, non-fiction, poetry,and young people's literature. Winners lists, biographies, excerpts,
and entry guidelines.
http://www.nationalbook.org/nba.html
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The Kiriyama Prize
International prize awarded each year by Pacific Rim Voices, for fiction and nonfiction books that
contribute to understanding and cooperation among the peoples and nations of the Pacific Rim and
South Asia. Winners, reviews, author biographies, articles, and rules.
http://www.kiriyamaprize.org/
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The Dilys Award
Presented by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association for the year's favorite mystery, as
chosen by the IMBA membership. Lists nominees and previous winners. Links to fiction and
non-fiction bestsellers lists, and the 100 favorite mysteries of the century.
http://www.mysterybooksellers.com/dilys.html
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National Book Critics Circle Awards
Presented yearly for the finest books published in English, in five categories: fiction, general
non-fiction, biography/autobiography, poetry and criticism. Winners, calendar, newsletter,
information on NBCC, and links to related resources.
http://www.bookcritics.org/awards.html
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The Kingsley Tufts Poetry Awards
Designed to support the working poet. For original poetry in English by a U.S. resident. There is a
special award for a first book. Winners and entry requirements.
http://www.cgu.edu/tufts/
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Poetry Society of America Awards
Presented annually for original poetry - includes awards for first books and small press, the Frost
Medal for lifetime achievement, and the Shelley Memorial Award. Winners, guidelines, PSA
activities, and various literary links.
http://www.poetrysociety.org/psa-awards.html
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PEN/Faulkner Awards
Annual prizes presented by the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, for the best published works of fiction by
American authors. Winners, submission guidelines, and calendar of events.
http://www.folger.edu/public/pfaulk/
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Independent Publisher Book Awards
Annual awards for the best titles, in various categories, by independent authors and publishers,
including university, small press and self-publishers. Links to guidelines and entry forms, and to
IP Online resources.
http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipaward.lasso
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Prize Stories 2000: The O. Henry Awards
Article from Bold Type Magazine, on the annual prize for the best short stories published in
American and Canadian magazines, by American or Canadian authors. Winners lists, winning stories,
history, articles on previous years' awards, various related links.
http://www.randomhouse.com/boldtype/ohenry/0900/
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New York Times: Best-Seller Lists
Current bestseller lists, and searchable archives. Covers fiction and non-fiction, hardcovers and
paperbacks, childrens books, and links to business bestsellers. Detailed lists require NYTimes
membership - free registration.
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/
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Nobel Prize Internet Archive
List of Nobel Prize Laureates in literature, with associated links. Links to other Nobel Prize
lists.
http://almaz.com/nobel/literature/literature.html
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NYFA Source - Literature
The New York Foundation for the Arts' searchable database of awards, services and publications, for
literature. Various types of awards, international and by US state. Links to information on NYFA
awards and activities.
http://www.nyfa.org/nyfa_source_category.asp?id=137&fid=1&sid=47&category_id=L
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Lambda Literary Awards
Annual awards from the Lambda Literary Foundation, for excellence in gay, lesbian, transgender and
bisexual publishing. Information on finalists, previous winners and sponsors; calendar and related
links. Links to the foundation, its publications and activities.
http://www.lambdalit.org/lammy.html
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The Edgar Allan Poe Awards
Awarded by the Mystery Writers of America, for distinguished work in the mystery genre - novels,
television, and motion pictures. Links to winner and nominee lists, and to other MWA awards.
http://www.mysterywriters.org/awards.html
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The Academy of American Poets
Awards, prizes and grants for poetry. Information and links for other major poetry awards. Also
presents poems and poets, events and exhibits, discussion forums, and various related links.
http://www.poets.org/awards/
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The Literary Prize Winners
Articles and discussions on literary prizes, prize winners, and their works, and links to various
related sites.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/15776
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BookBrowse.com
Provides hardcover and paperback bestseller lists from the USA, Canada and UK. Offers excerpts,
reviews, interviews, reading guides, and author biographies.
http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm?page=browse&browseBy=Bestseller
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The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza
Showcases various lists of bestsellers and recommended books, and links to information on a variety
of book awards.
http://www.bhny.com
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Literature Awards Winners
Searchable database. Browse by award, author, or genre. Links to official awards sites, and related
resources. Newsletter, awards calendar, and literary events.
http://www.literature-awards.com
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International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
International literary award for new works of high literary merit in the English language. Managed
by representatives of Dublin City, its Public Library System and IMPAC. Information on the award
and its sponsors.
http://www.impacdublinaward.ie/
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Lannan Literary Awards and Fellowships
Awarded for significant contributions to English-language literature. Lists of past recipients.
Information on the Lannon Foundation and its cultural programs, activities and resources.
http://www.lannan.org/literary/awards.htm
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The Nobel Channel
Collaborative effort by Swedish Television and IMG/TWI. Variety of multimedia productions and
archives on Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize and Laureates. Includes an Interactive Learning Studio,
Laureate lectures, events calendar and related web links.
http://www.nobelchannel.com/
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The Pulitzer Prizes
Annual awards by Columbia University. Prizes in Letters are for books published in the US -
fiction, biography, general non-fiction, history and poetry. Searchable database, history of the
prize, guidelines and entry forms, and related links.
http://www.pulitzer.org/
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The Nobel Prize in Literature
Official Nobel Foundation site, for literature. Awarded for an outstanding body of work 'in an
ideal direction'. Presents Laureates and Symposia, articles and educational links, the Swedish
Academy and selection process. Links to other Nobel Prizes.
http://www.nobel.se/literature/
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