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National Book Awards Given
in four genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young
people's literature; announced in October. |
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Man Booker Prize (British Fiction)
Best novel by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the
Republic of Ireland; announced in October.
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Los Angeles Times Book Prizes
Nine categories including biography, current interest,
fiction, first fiction, history, mystery/thriller, poetry,
science and technology, and young adult fiction; announced
in April.
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Nobel Prize in Literature
Given to a writer who produced the most outstanding work in
an ideal direction; announced by November.
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Pulitzer Prizes for Fiction
Distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably
dealing with American life; announced during spring. |
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American Library Awards
Numerous awards given by the American Library Association,
including Notable Books for Adults, the Newbery Medal, and Outstanding
Books for the College Bound.
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United States Poet Laureate Seeks to raise the national
consciousness to a greater appreciation of the reading and
writing of poetry; appointed in the summer. |
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Edgar Allen
Poe (Mystery) One of several awards given by the Mystery Writers
of America, including the
Edgar Allen Poe Awards. |
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Spur Awards (Western)
Western Writers of America gives this award for distinguished writing about the American West day.
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Nebula Awards (Science Fiction)
Given by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. |
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Hugo Awards (Science Fiction)
Also known as the Science Fiction Achievement Award, it is
given by the World Science Fiction Society, determined by a popular vote by
its members.
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RITAs (Romance)
Highest award of excellence in the romance genre, given by the Romance
Writers of America, awarded in July. |
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Lambda Literary Awards
(Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender) Judges determine the
best in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. |
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James Beard Cookbook Awards
Recognizes culinary professionals for excellence and
achievement in their field, given by the James Beard Foundation; awarded in
the spring. |
