Awards in Literature

For complete listings of award winners, click the prize/award you're interested in. You can also search the Barnes & Noble award-winning books archive.

Nobel Prize

Awarded in recognition of lifetime achievement (not for a specific work).

Newbery Award

Given to recognize the most outstanding contribution to children's literature in the United states in a particular year.

Caldecott Medal

Awarded for the most outstanding picture book published in the United States in a given year.

Bram Stoker Award

Named after the author of Dracula. Awarded annually by the members of the Horror Writers Association. Official Award Site

Edgar Award

Named after Edgar Allen Poe. Given out annually by the Mystery Writers of America. Official Web Site

Hugo Award

Given annually by the World Science Fiction Society. Official Web Site

Nebula Award

Given out each year by members of the Science-fiction & Fantasy Writers of America for the best in science fiction and fantasy professional publishing.

World Fantasy Award

Given out each fall by the members of the World Fantasy Convention for the best in published fantasy.

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