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The 2025 National Book Awards finalists across five categories—Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature—were announced, featuring both returning and first-time honorees, with finalists reading at events in November and winners to be announced at a ceremony in New York City, with substantial prizes and lifetime achievement awards.
The 2025 National Book Award for Fiction longlist features ten diverse titles, including debut novels and story collections, with authors recognized for their previous honors and fellowships. The list explores themes like parental loss, environmental destruction, and interconnected family stories, with finalists to be announced in October and winners in November.
The article discusses the announcement of the 2025 National Book Awards nonfiction longlist, highlighting favorite picks and predictions, and also celebrates Beverly Cleary's character Ramona Quimby and her impact, along with some humorous collective nouns for librarians and current bestselling books.
The 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction longlist features ten diverse authors, all newcomers, with works covering topics from historical movements and social issues to personal grief and artistic expression. The finalists will be announced in October, with winners revealed in November, highlighting a broad spectrum of compelling nonfiction titles.
The 2025 National Book Award for Poetry longlist features ten poets, mostly first-time honorees, with themes exploring freedom, survival, queer and trans identity, and historical migration. The list includes diverse voices supported by various literary foundations and awards, with finalists to be announced in October and winners in November.
The 2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature longlist features ten diverse titles spanning fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and verse, highlighting themes of cultural identity, social justice, history, and personal growth, with notable authors who have received previous accolades. Finalists will be announced in October, with winners revealed in November.
The 75th annual National Book Awards, hosted by Kate McKinnon, announced its 2024 winners: Percival Everett for Fiction, Jason De León for Nonfiction, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha for Poetry, Yáng Shuāng-zǐ for Translated Literature, and Shifa Saltagi Safadi for Young People's Literature. Barbara Kingsolver received the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and W. Paul Coats was honored with the Literarian Award for his work with Black Classic Press.
Percival Everett won the National Book Award for fiction with his novel "James," a retelling of "Huckleberry Finn" from Jim's perspective. The 75th National Book Awards, hosted by Kate McKinnon, also honored Jason De León for nonfiction, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha for poetry, Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King for translated literature, and Shifa Saltagi Safadi for young people's literature. The event featured critiques of artificial intelligence and political commentary from awardees.
The 2024 National Book Awards announced its winners across various categories: Shifa Saltagi Safadi for Young People's Literature with "Kareem Between," Yáng Shuāng-zǐ for Translated Literature with "Taiwan Travelogue," Lena Khalaf Tuffaha for Poetry with "Something About Living," Jason De León for Nonfiction with "Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling," and Percival Everett for Fiction with "James."
Actor LeVar Burton made a controversial comment about parental rights group Moms for Liberty during his opening remarks at the National Book Awards ceremony. Burton joked about fighting the moms, drawing polarizing reactions on social media. Moms for Liberty accused Burton of threatening physical violence against women, while liberal critics accused the group of driving book-banning efforts. Burton, a literacy advocate, had previously served as the honorary chair of the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. The National Book Awards acknowledged the potential for political or controversial speeches at the event.
Jesmyn Ward, the acclaimed author of Sing, Unburied, Sing and Salvage the Bones, has released her latest novel, Let Us Descend. The novel explores themes of tenderness, grief, and the search for spirit in a challenging world. Ward's powerful storytelling and lyrical prose have earned her numerous accolades, including the MacArthur Genius Grant and two National Book Awards for Fiction. Let Us Descend is a captivating addition to her impressive body of work.
LeVar Burton will replace Drew Barrymore as the host of the National Book Awards ceremony in November. Burton, who recently served as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, expressed his excitement to support literature in a time when the freedom to read is at risk. The event will feature guest speaker Oprah Winfrey and poet Rita Dove will receive a lifetime achievement medal. Barrymore was fired due to the resumption of her show's production.
LeVar Burton, the former host of PBS' Reading Rainbow and current host of the LeVar Burton Reads podcast, has been chosen to replace Drew Barrymore as the host of the upcoming National Book Awards ceremony. The decision to drop Barrymore as host was made after news broke that she would resume her talk show during the ongoing Writers Guild strike. Burton, a longtime literacy advocate, previously hosted the National Book Awards ceremony in 2019 and will be joined by special guest Oprah Winfrey at this year's event. The winners in various book categories will be announced live at the ceremony on November 15.
LeVar Burton will replace Drew Barrymore as the host of this year's National Book Awards ceremony. Barrymore's offer was rescinded after she announced she would return to her talk show during the Writers Guild of America's strike. Burton, known for his roles in Star Trek and Reading Rainbow, previously hosted the awards in 2019 and expressed his honor to return as host. The ceremony, often referred to as the Academy Awards for literature, will take place on November 15.
LeVar Burton, actor and literacy advocate, will host the 74th National Book Awards ceremony after Drew Barrymore was dropped as the original host. Burton, known for his roles in "Roots" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation," previously hosted the awards in 2019 and is beloved in the book world for his promotion of childhood literacy. He has also been involved in efforts to confront book bans and is the executive producer of the documentary "The Right to Read." The National Book Awards, one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, will take place on November 15th.