Fiction winner: Jaimy Gordon, "Lord of Misrule"This post has some nice links to interviews done with folks involved in the NBA, including a chat with winner Patti Smith. Plus, it's nice to keep tabs on what's happening outside of the script world sometimes.
Nonfiction winner: Patti Smith, "Just Kids"
Poetry: Terrance Hayes, "Lighthead"
Young People’s Literature: Kathryn Erskine, "Mockingbird"
And in case you're wondering what this particular award is all about, look no further:
The National Book Awards have become the nation's preeminent literary prizes.... Today, the Awards are given to recognize achievements in four genres: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature. The Winners, selected by [independent panels of five writers] for each genre, receive a $10,000 cash award and a crystal sculpture.
Read the full article here.
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