2026 Festival Awards
One Book One Nebraska Announcement
The One Book One Nebraska program, which began in 2005, encourages
Nebraskans to read and discuss a selected book each year. The book is
either written by a Nebraska author or has a Nebraska theme or setting.
A committee from the Nebraska Center for the Book chooses the book from
nominations submitted by Nebraskans. Libraries across the state organize
book discussions, activities, and events to foster community engagement
with literature. This initiative celebrates Nebraska’s literary heritage
and promotes reading and dialogue among residents. One Book One Nebraska
is sponsored by Nebraska Center for the Book, Humanities Nebraska, and
Nebraska Library Commission.
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Jane Geske Award
The Jane Geske Award recognizes a Nebraska association, organization, business, library, school, academic institution, or other group that has made an exceptional, long-term contribution to one or more of these fields in Nebraska: Literacy, Reading, Bookselling, Books, Libraries, and Writing. The award is supported by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Learn more...
Mildred Bennett Award
The Mildred Bennett Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the fostering of the literary tradition in Nebraska. Its purpose is to remind us all of the literary and intellectual traditions that enrich our lives and mold our world. Learn more...
Nebraska Book Awards
The Nebraska Book Awards program, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book (NCB), recognizes and honors books that are written by Nebraska authors, published by Nebraska publishers, set in Nebraska, or concerning Nebraska. Learn more...