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.

Don’t Miss Your Chance To Be Part of History

Submit Your Book for the 2025 Grateful American Book Prize by July 31, 2025

The Ultimate Opportunity for Historical Storytellers!

The Grateful American Book Prize is now accepting submissions for its annual award.

The Grateful American Book Prize Is Accepting Submissions for 2025

Submit your book online via the 2025 Grateful American Book Prize Submission Form before July 31, 2025.

Stuart H. Brody Reflects on Writing His Award-Winning Novel

The 2024 Grateful American Book Prize winner answers questions about his historical fiction novel "Humphrey and Me"

Pilot Program

Chris Stevenson, the 2016 Grateful American Book Prize winner, puts in the work—in court, in the sky and on the...

2024 Grateful American Book Prize Winner Views Clarice Smith’s Paintings in Paris Embassy

The author had the opportunity to visit the residence of the ambassador in Paris where Clarice Smith’s paintings are featured.

Submit Your Book for the 2025 Grateful American Book Prize

The annual book prize is awarded for high quality, 7th to 9th grade level historical fiction, non-fiction, and biographies about...

AdLit Interviews Author Stuart H. Brody

The 2024 Grateful American Book Prize winner discusses writing his award-winning novel "Humphrey and Me"

Stuart H. Brody’s “Humphrey and Me” Wins the 2024 Grateful American Book Prize

“The Double V Campaign” by Lea Lyon; Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal's "Plague-Busters!” to get Honorable Mentions

Remembering Peter S. Carmichael

February 23, 1966 - July 21, 2024

AdLit Interviews Author Lynn Ng Quezon about the Power of Perseverance and Honor

The 2023 Grateful American Book Prize winner discusses writing her award-winning debut novel "Mattie and the Machine"

“Mattie and the Machine”
by Lynn Ng Quezon Wins the 2023 Grateful American Book Prize

"Island of Spies" by Sheila Turnage and "I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker"...

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