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Since 1989, they have been overseen by the national book foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the best of american literature, to expand its audience, and to enhance the cultural value of. On the top row are the five finalists for the 2017 national book award in fiction. The national book award for nonfiction nominee to read, based. Advanced search 2019 71st 2019 71st 2018 70th 2017 69th 2016 68th 2015 67th 2014 66th. Arthur sze accepts the 2019 national book award for poetry for sight lines.
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