The National Book Critics Circle has announced that National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service are this year's recipients of the Toni Morrison Award, which is given annually "to an institution that has, over time, made significant contributions to book culture." The award will be presented during this year's awards ceremony, which will be held March 25.
"This year the award recognizes two such institutions," the NBCC noted. "The contributions to book culture of NPR and PBS are countless. For decades, their book reviews, author interviews, and coverage of the publishing industry have sparked the interest of readers of all varieties, from the little fans of PBS' Reading Rainbow to the adults who anticipate each year's expansive Books We Love list from NPR.
"Beyond that rich coverage of books and authors, we salute NPR and PBS for their unstinting defense and exercise of First Amendment rights, even in times when their funding has been slashed for that stance. As critics, as readers, we know freedom of speech and of the press are essential. Our congratulations to NPR, PBS, and all their staff."
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Shortlists have been selected for the 2026 Lambda Literary Awards. Finalists will be celebrated and winners announced on June 12 at Sony Hall in New York City. To see the shortlisted titles in 26 categories, click here.