Individual Library Awards
D. Author Library Awards
D.1 Library-Focused Book Contribution Awards
D.1.1 Library & Information Science Author of the Year: Recognizes authors whose LIS works advance library services, research, and professional development.
D.1.2 Bibliophile Fiction Author of the Year: Honors authors who create fiction centered around libraries, books, archives, or literary themes.
D.2 Impact Author Awards
D.2.1 Nonfiction Impact Author of the Year: Awarded to nonfiction authors whose works enrich knowledge and strengthen library collections.
D.2.2 Fiction Impact Author of the Year: Recognizes fiction authors with strong influence on readers, circulation, and cultural engagement.
D.2.3 Children Impact Author of the Year Award: Celebrates authors who significantly impact children's reading development and literacy growth.
D.2.4 Young Adult Impact Author of the Year: Honors YA authors who inspire teens and enhance youth engagement in libraries.
D.2.5 Graphic Novel & Comics Impact Author of the Year: Recognizes authors advancing visual storytelling and broadening library readership.
D.2.6 Audiobook Impact Author or Narrator of the Year Award: Awarded for outstanding storytelling in audio format that enhances digital library engagement.
D.3 Impact Translator Awards
D.3.1 Nonfiction Impact Translator of the Year: Recognizes translators who expand access to high-value nonfiction literature through exceptional translation work.
D.3.2 Fiction Impact Translator of the Year: Honors translators who bring global fiction to new audiences, enriching library diversity and cultural exchange.
