Grateful American Book Prize

The annual book prize is awarded for high quality, 7th to 9th grade level historical fiction, fiction, non-fiction, and biographies about important people–and events–in America’s History.

Jennifer Robin Barr’s “Thunder and Mercy” Wins 2026 Grateful American Book Prize

Honorable Mentions Awarded to Gail Jarrow and Kirstie Myvett

Thanks to All Who Submitted Books to the 2026 Grateful American Book Prize

The 2026 winner will be announced in October.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be Part of History!

Submit your Book for the 2026 Grateful American Book Prize by Friday, July 31, 2026

Submit Your Book for the 2026 Grateful American Book Prize

Submissions must be made online by Friday, July 31, 2026

2026 Grateful American Book Prize Call for Submissions

Deadline for 2026 submissions is Friday, July 31, 2026

Frances Perkins, Then and Now

An Interview with Award-Winning Author Rebecca Brenner Graham on Legacy and Refugees

A Dangerous Idea: How the Scopes Trial Still Shapes Our World

An Interview with Award-Winning Author Debbie Levy

2026 Grateful American Book Prize
Call for Submissions

The Grateful American Book Prize is now accepting submissions for outstanding historical fiction, non-fiction, and biographies for readers, ages 11...

Laurie Halse Anderson Wins 2025 Grateful American Book Prize for “Rebellion 1776”

Honorable Mentions awarded to Rebecca Brenner Graham and Debbie Levy

“Rebellion 1776” by Laurie Halse Anderson Wins 2025 Grateful American Book Prize

Honorable Mentions Go to Rebecca Brenner Graham and Debbie Levy for Works on Frances Perkins and the Scopes Trial

Thanks to All Who Submitted Books to the 2025 Grateful American Book Prize

The 2025 Grateful American Book Prize winner will be announced in October.

FINAL CALL!

Don't Miss Your Chance to Be Part of History! - Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025

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