National Book Foundation
American nonprofit organization
The National Book Foundation (NBF) is an American nonprofit organization established "to raise the cultural appreciation of great writing in America".[1] Established 1989 by National Book Awards, Inc.,[2]
| Founded | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | New York City, US |
| Services | Celebrating literary achievements |
| Fields | Literary Prize |
Key people | Lisa Lucas, Executive Director (March 2016) |
Staff | 7 staff, 21 board members |
| Website | nationalbook |
Awards
change- National Book Awards
- Lifetime Achievement
- 5 Under 35
- Innovations in Reading Prize
Programs
changeSome of the Foundation's programs include:
- Author in Focus
- BookUp
- Book Rich Environments
- Book Distribution
- Library Engagement
- Partnership Building
- Why Reading Matters Conference
- Eat, Drink & Be Literary
- Literature for Justice
- NBF Presents
- Notes from the Reading Life
- Raising Readers
- Teen Press Conference
References
change- ↑ "Lisa Lucas Wants to Make Reading Fun Again". The New York Times. 7 September 2016.
- ↑ Edwin McDowell. "Book Notes: 'The Joy Luck Club' is to be in paperback ... The National Book Awards' new foundation". The New York Times, July 5, 1989, page C19.