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Maya Angelou Book Award
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Maya Angelou Book Award

Kansas City Public Library

April 1, 2026US

Offers strong academic and commercial crossover; the mandated university tour guarantees institutional book sales and academic networking. It awards fiction works demonstrating a commitment to social justice.

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$10,000 and a comprehensive two-week university reading tour throughout Missouri. Offers strong academic and commercial crossover.

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Fiction works published in 2025 or scheduled for 2026 that demonstrate a commitment to social justice. Must be submitted by publishers.

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No specific requirement
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$10,000
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Free

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