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Each year, the National Book Critics Circle presents awards for the finest books published in English in six categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, Poetry, and Criticism. In addition, they award the John Leonard Prize for the best first book in any genre; the Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing; and the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award and Toni Morrison Achievement Award. Beginning in 2023, they’ll award the Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize, for the best book of any genre translated into English and published in the United States.
Select a registration option below.
Time: March 22, 7:00pm ET
Location (streaming): YouTube
Cost: This event is free to those who register, though donations below to NBCC at checkout are welcomed.
Time: March 23, 6:30pm ET
Ceremony Location (in-person): The New School Auditorium W. 12th St. New York, NY 10003
Cost: This event is free to those who register, though donations below to NBCC at checkout are welcomed.
Registration also registers you for the finalists reading livestream on March 22, 7pm ET.
ID is required for entry into the event.
COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged.
Capacity at the ceremony is limited to 400.
***SOLD OUT***
Time: March 23, immediately following the awards ceremony.
Reception Location (in-person): The Starr Foundation 63 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10003
Cost: Entry is a $60 donation for NBCC members and $80 donation for non-members. Additional donation at checkout is welcomed.
Registration also registers you for awards ceremony at The New School on March 23 at 6:30pm and the finalists reading livestream on March 22, 7pm ET.
ID is required for entry into the event.
COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged.
Capacity at the reception is limited to 160.
Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served at the reception.
This event is co-sponsored by the Wildbound Book PR, Creative Writing Program, and the National Book Critics Circle.
Presented by the Creative Writing Program at the Schools of Public Engagement.
Questions? Contact: info@bookcritics.org
ABOUT NBCC
The National Book Critics Circle, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was founded in 1974 at the Algonquin Hotel by a group of the most influential critics of the day and awarded its first set of honors the following year. Comprising more than 600 working critics and book-review editors throughout the country, the NBCC annually honors the best books published in the United States and bestows several other special prizes. The finalists for the awards are nominated, evaluated and selected by the elected Board of Directors.
For more information about the activities and services of the NBCC, and to learn how to join or become a supporter, visit bookcritics.org.
Please considering making a tax-deductible donation to NBCC. Every dollar goes to supporting and encouraging the art and craft of literary criticism.
The 2022-2023 NBCC Board
Megan Labrise, President
Jacob Appel, VP Treasurer, Sandrof and Morrison Chair
Colette Bancroft , VP Secretary, Balakian Chair
Jane Ciabattari, VP Events
Anita Felicelli, VP Fundraising, Fiction Chair
Maris Kreizman, VP Awards
Chelsea Leu, VP Membership
Tara Wanda Merrigan, VP Communications & Tech, Barrios Award Chair
Heather Scott Partington, VP Emerging Critics Fellowship, Autobiography Chair
Ruben Quesada, VP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Nonfiction Chair
Willow Naomi Curry, VP Grants
David Varno, VP Online
Diego Báez
Mandana Chaffa
May-lee Chai
Adam Dalva, Leonard Chair
Lori Feathers
Rebecca Morgan Frank, Poetry Chair
Jennie Hann
Keetje Kuipers
Jo Livingstone
J. Howard Rosier, Criticism Chair
Joanna Scutts
Elizabeth Taylor, Biography Chair
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