Maya Angelou Book Award 2026: results
Applications closed 1 Apr 2026
United States
United StatesThe organiser announced 5 selected artists.
Free: every name, the awards and works, the organiser’s announcement — and the results of every other call.
Who got in
The organiser has announced who was selected. Names are free with sign-in.
- 5selected artists
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The programme
- About the programme
- 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.
- What the call offered
- $10,000 and a comprehensive two-week university reading tour throughout Missouri. Offers strong academic and commercial crossover.
- Who could apply
- Fiction works published in 2025 or scheduled for 2026 that demonstrate a commitment to social justice. Must be submitted by publishers.
How it went
- Applications closed1 Apr 2026
- Results announced
Free: every name, the awards and works, the organiser’s announcement — and the results of every other call.