David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Historical Fiction

A prize to encourage and reward excellent American historical fiction is a natural element in our effort to make the rich history of America accessible to the educated general reader. The David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Historical Fiction is offered annually to the best book in American historical fiction that is both excellent fiction and excellent history. You may view the guidelines furnished to our readers and also used by the selection committee. Any press may publish the work, with the exceptions that the book may not be self-published or published by a press subsidized by the author.

A prize and $1,000 honorarium is awarded to the winner each year for the best book in American historical fiction published in the preceding year.  Both the winner and the finalist also receive handsomely framed certificates.  The novels must be submitted by December 1st of their year of first American publication.  Novels that are published in the month of December are eligible and must be submitted for that year’s prize, but may be submitted by December 1st in advanced reading copies or proofs.

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