REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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 Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize, for the best book of any genre translated into English and published in the United States; the Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing; and the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award and Toni Morrison Achievement Award.
Please join us for the National Book Critics Circle Awards for books published in 2023.
While our finalists reading and post-award reception are currently sold out, there are plenty of free seats left for the ceremony and we would love to see you there! Register below for the awards ceremony either in-person or over livestream (both free!) as we celebrate the best books of the year.
Time:
March 21, 6:30 PM (doors open at 6:00pm)
Ceremony Location (In-Person):
The New School
Auditorium
66 West 12th Street
Ceremony Location (livestream):
NBCC’s YouTube Channel
Cost:
This event is free and open to the public, though a $25 suggested donation (or more) below to NBCC is welcomed.
There is no capacity restriction.
This event is co-sponsored by Wildbound Book PR, The New School Creative Writing Program, Brooklyn Brewery, Good Vodka, Purslane, C. Cassis, Curious Elixers and the National Book Critics Circle.
Presented by the Creative Writing Program at the Schools of Public Engagement.
Questions? Contact: info@bookcritics.org
THE FINALISTS READING AND POST-EVENT AWARDS RECEPTION ARE SOLD OUT
Time:
March 20, 6:30pm ET (doors open at 6:00pm)
Reading Location:
The New School
Star Foundation Hall
University Center, UL102
63 Fifth Avenue
Limited admission:
Capacity at the reading is 160, so register below now to reserve your spot.
Cost:
This event is free to those who register, though donations below to NBCC at checkout are welcomed.
Time:
March 21, immediately following the awards ceremony
Reception Location:
The New School
Wollman Hall
Eugene Lang Building, room B500
65 West 11th Street
Limited admission:
Capacity at the reception is 150.
Cost:
Entry is a $60 donation for NBCC members and $80 donation for non-members. Additional donation at checkout is welcomed.
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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 2023-2024 NBCC Board
Heather Scott Partington, President
Jacob M. Appel, VP Treasurer, Sandrof and Morrison Chair
Colette Bancroft, VP Secretary, Balakian Chair
Jane Ciabattari, VP Events
Mandana Chaffa, VP Barrios
Anita Felicelli, VP Fundraising
Keetje Kuipers, VP Awards, VP DEI
Chelsea Leu, VP Membership, VP Communications & Tech
Michael Schaub, VP Emerging Critics, VP Online
May-lee Chai, Autobiography Chair
Adam Dalva, Leonard Chair
Jennie Hann
Maris Kreizman
Jo Livingstone, Nonfiction Chair
Lauren LeBlanc
Rebecca Morgan Frank, Poetry Chair
Marie Myung-Ok Lee
J. Howard Rosier, Criticism Chair
Joanna Scutts
Elizabeth Taylor, Biography Chair
David Varno, Fiction Chair
David Woo
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