National Book Foundation Names 25 Finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards
The National Book Foundation named 25 Finalists across five categories for the 2026 National Book Awards. Winners will be announced November 18 in New York.
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The National Book Foundation named 25 Finalists across five categories for the 2026 National Book Awards. Winners will be announced November 18 in New York.
W. W. Norton will launch Norton Waverly in spring 2027, led by Karen Lotz. Kate DiCamillo's middle-grade novel is the debut on a short list built for shared reading.
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