The 45th American Book Awards Boasts Three AU Authors!
The Before Columbus Foundation announces the
Winners of the Forty-Fifth Annual
AMERICAN BOOK AWARDS
Ceremonies, Sunday, October 27, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
“The American Book Awards were created to provide recognition for outstanding literary achievement from
the entire spectrum of America’s diverse literary community. The purpose of the awards is to recognize
literary excellence without limitations or restrictions. There are no categories, no nominees, and therefore no
losers. The award winners range from well-known and established writers to under-recognized authors and
first works. There are no quotas for diversity; the winners list simply reflects it as a natural process. The
Before Columbus Foundation views American culture as inclusive and has always considered the term
“multicultural” to be not a description of various categories, groups, or “special interests,” but rather as the
definition of all of American literature. The Awards are not bestowed by an industry organization, but rather
are a writers’ award given by other writers.”
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Independence: A Novel (William Morrow)
Debra Magpie Earling
The Lost Journals of Sacajewea: A Novel (Milkweed Editions)
R. F. Kuang
Yellowface (William Morrow)
Congratulations on your spectacular books and well-earned achievements!
