National Book Foundation

The prize recognizes visionary literature programs that promote reading across the country. Winner will also be invited to present its work to an audience of literary professionals.

On January 24, 2015 demonstrate your love of literature and the opportunity to win literary prizes.

Interested in existing projects that incorporate innovative thinking in design, technology, social change, social entrepreneurship, or other fields for cash prizes of $2,500. Deadline, February 19, 2014

Prize Recognizes Passion and Leadership in Service of Creating and Sustaining a Lifelong Love of Reading

Winners will each receive $2,500 towards their programs and an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to attend a special luncheon at the Ford Foundation, as well as the 2013 National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner

Jennifer duBois, Stuart Nadler, Haley Tanner, Justin Torres, and Clarie Vaye Watkins Participate in Chats, Moderated by National Book Foundation, @nationalbook, Using #5u35chat,From October 17 to November 1, 2012

A pilot program conceived by the National Book Foundation and Concordia College to present recent National Book Award Winners and Finalists to the College and surrounding community is now in its seventh year.

For individuals and institutions that demonstrate passion and creativity in promoting a lifelong love of reading. Winners will each receive $2,500 and an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC for a special lunch and the 2012 National Book Awards Gala.