National Book Foundation, Presenter of the National Book Awards

This summer, our Book Rich Environments initiative will surpass two million free books donated to young people and families living in public housing communities across the United States! We are so grateful to the national government agencies, publishers, nonprofit organizations, and the local libraries, community centers, and public housing authorities that make this program possible. Read the full announcement on Publishers Weekly. https://lnkd.in/ezcAf6jD

We’re hiring Teaching Artists for BookUp, a free, after-school book club-style program for middle-school students! If you’re a writer or literary professional with experience working with young people, this opportunity is for you! All programs will convene in-person in NYC and will run from September 2024 through June 2025. To learn more about BookUp and to submit an application, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/essusY8k

In celebration of 75 years of the National Book Awards, we’ve partnered with The Washington Post to commission a series of essays by National Book Award-honored authors on the Awards’ history. “75 Years: US Literature and the National Book Awards” will consider, decade by decade, both the books that were recognized and those that were overlooked; and the lasting importance of books to our culture, from the 1950s to the present day. In the third essay of the series, #NBAwards Finalist Carl Phillips looks back at the 1970s. The essay is available online; the next essay in the series will be available soon. Illustration by José L. Soto/The Washington Post; Everett/Shutterstock; Chuck Knoblock/Associated Press; Joe Migon/Associated Press; Associated Press; iStock https://lnkd.in/e8EF9fHR

The National Book Foundation is currently accepting Fall 2024 internship applications! Over the course of the fall semester, interns will provide essential support for our educational and public programming, communications and marketing efforts, and the 75th National Book Awards. If you love books and reading, and want to gain experience at a small literary arts non-profit with a national reach, this internship is for you! Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students, and based in NYC. For students who do not receive funding through their university, the Foundation offers an internship stipend. Visit our website to submit an application by July 15. https://lnkd.in/egVk_W4s

In celebration of 75 years of the National Book Awards, we’ve partnered with The Washington Post to commission a series of essays by National Book Award-honored authors on the Awards’ history. “75 Years: US Literature and the National Book Awards” will consider, decade by decade, both the books that were recognized and those that were overlooked; and the lasting importance of books to our culture, from the 1950s to the present day. In the second essay of the series, #NBAwards-honored author Prudence Peiffer looks back at the 1960s. The essay is available online now, and in print this Sunday; the next essay in the series will be available in July. Illustration by José L. Soto/The Washington Post; Associated Press; Fred Stein/picture-alliance/dpa/AP; Associated Press; Library of Congress; iStock https://lnkd.in/e4B2j5eX

Join Team Book! The Director of Finance & Operations will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, governing all aspects of the Foundation’s financial, operational, and HR activities. If you have 5-10 years of finance and operations experience and are passionate about reading and literature, apply today to join our small, dynamic team. Priority will be given to applications received by July 7, 2024. For the full job description and application instructions, visit our website. https://lnkd.in/e8DMR5XK

We’re hiring! The National Book Foundation is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to join our small and dynamic team. In this newly created role, the Director of Finance & Operations will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, governing all aspects of the Foundation’s financial, operational, and HR activities. If you’re a finance and operations professional with 5-10 years of experience, and a passion for reading and literature, apply today! Visit our website to review the full job description and application instructions. https://lnkd.in/e8DMR5XK

We are pleased to announce the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors. Join us in welcoming Jonathan Karp, Peggy Koenig, and Jahm Najafi! https://lnkd.in/eNqRxP4b

We’re hiring! The National Book Foundation is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to join our small and dynamic team. In this newly created role, the Director of Finance & Operations will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, governing all aspects of the Foundation’s financial, operational, and HR activities. If you’re a finance and operations professional with 5-10 years of experience, and a passion for reading and literature, apply today! Visit our website to review the full job description and application instructions. https://lnkd.in/e8DMR5XK

In celebration of 75 years of the National Book Awards, we’ve partnered with The Washington Post to commission a series of essays by National Book Award-honored authors on the Awards’ history. “75 Years: US Literature and the National Book Awards” will consider, decade by decade, both the books that were recognized and those that were overlooked; and the lasting importance of books to our culture, from the 1950s to the present day. In the first essay of the series, #NBAwards Finalist Viet Thanh Nguyen reflects on the 1950s. The essay is available online, and in print this Sunday; the second essay in the series will be available in June. Illustration by José L. Soto/The Washington Post; Associated Press; Carl Van Vechten/Library of Congress; Salvatore Labruzzo/Associated Press; iStock https://lnkd.in/eJApFrat