Save the Date- September 18-19, 2026

Join us for a weekend of opening and challenging minds as we honor the 2026 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners. Attend our annual signature ceremony at the Maltz Performing Arts Center on September 18 as this year’s winers join the esteemed canon of America’s only juried book prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity.  

On September 19, we will host a series of events featuring thought-provoking conversations and readings featuring past AWBA winners and jurors—leading writers who have fundamentally shaped how we think about race relations and cultural diversity.  

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Explore highlights from last year’s festival!