USA Book Awards
Comprehensive directory of American book awards and literary prizes.
About American Book Awards
The United States has one of the richest literary award traditions in the world. The Pulitzer Prizes (established 1917) and National Book Awards (1950) are among the most prestigious. American awards span all genres, from literary fiction to mystery, romance, children's literature, and indie publishing.
Major American Literary Awards
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
America's most prestigious literary award. Prize: $15,000
National Book Awards
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, YA, and Translated Literature. Prize: $10,000
PEN/Faulkner Award
Largest peer-juried fiction award in the US. Prize: $15,000
Newbery Medal
Most distinguished children's literature.
Caldecott Medal
Best picture book illustration.
Edgar Awards
Mystery Writers of America awards for crime fiction.
Hugo Awards
Premier science fiction/fantasy awards (international but US-based).