Oregon Book Awards

Click here to see the 2008 Oregon Book Awards finalists!

The Oregon Book Awards are presented annually for the finest accomplishments by Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, drama and young readers literature. All finalists are promoted in libraries and bookstores across the state, and invited to take part in the Oregon Book Awards Author Tour, which brings finalists to public libraries and independent bookstores in towns including North Bend, Eugene, Newport and Astoria. Oregon Book Awards Special Awards honor some of the state’s most dedicated supporters and lovers of books.

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Oregon Book Awards Author Tour

In January 2009, Oregon Book Awards authors visited the North Bend Public Library and the Eugene Public Library.

View photos from the Burns and Baker City tour in May 2008

View photos from the Eastern Oregon tour in August 2007

View photos from the other tour stops for the 2007 Oregon Book Awards author tour

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Explore the statewide Oregon Book Awards Author Tour.

Oregon Book Awards Tour

Past Events

Winners and Finalists

Poetry
Fiction
Literary Nonfiction
Drama
Young Readers Literature
Special Awards

2009 Oregon Book Awards

2009 Oregon Book Awards guidelines

2009 Special Awards guidelines

Frequently asked questions regarding the awards

For the 2009 Oregon Book Awards, books must have an original publication date between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009. The submission deadline is May 29, 2009. Finalists will be announced in October, 2009. If you have questions, please contact susan@literary-arts.org