Established in 2004, the Nashville Public Library Literary Award recognizes distinguished authors for their illustrious contributions to the world of books, literacy, and reading. Each year, we bring an outstanding individual to Nashville for a weekend-long celebration honoring their achievements while simultaneously raising critical funding in support of NPL’s essential education and literacy programs and resources.
Through the years, generous donors have raised millions of dollars for NPL, and community members have enjoyed thrilling and thought-provoking lectures with luminaries of the literary world.