Celebrating the National Book Award Winners
Last night, the literary world gathered to celebrate the 75th National Book Awards, honoring the pinnacle of American literature.
Books-A-Million was proud to be a Bronze sponsor of this year’s award ceremony, continuing our annual tradition of supporting the National Book Awards.
A huge congratulations to this year’s extraordinary winners!
Young People's Literature:
- Shifa Saltagi Safadi's Kareem Between was honored for its poignant coming-of-age story about a Syrian refugee.
Translated Literature:
- Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King were awarded for their translation of Taiwan Travelogue.
Poetry:
- Lena Khalaf Tuffaha's Something About Living was recognized for its expansive exploration of Palestinian history and diaspora.
Nonfiction:
- Jason De León was honored for his insightful work, Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling. This powerful book sheds light on the complex world of human smuggling.
Fiction:
- Percival Everett took home the award for his thought-provoking novel, James. A fresh take on a classic tale, James reimagines Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim.
We're excited to share these incredible books with you. Visit your local Books-A-Million to discover these award-winning titles and many more. Or you can purchase them online at booksamillion.com.
