RICHMOND, Va. – The Library of Virginia has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2027 Virginia Literary Awards that honor excellence in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children’s literature. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2027.
For nearly three decades, the Virginia Literary Awards has honored Virginia writers and
celebrated their contributions to the literary landscape of the Commonwealth and the nation. Eligible books must have been written by a Virginia author or, for nonfiction books, have a Virginia-related theme. For the children’s literature award, in partnership with William & Mary Libraries, picture books and middle-grade works for reading levels up to age 12 are eligible. All books must have been published in 2026.
Virginia authors are defined as writers meeting one or more of the following qualifications: native-born Virginians, authors whose permanent residence is in Virginia, and authors who spent their formative years in Virginia and are widely identified as Virginians. Past winners include David Baldacci, Geraldine Brooks, Rita Dove, John Grisham, Barbara Kingsolver, Sadeqa Johnson, Beth Macy and Tom Wolf.
The finalists will be selected in summer 2027. The winners will be announced in fall 2027 at the Virginia Literary Awards, an annual gala celebration that has become the Library’s signature event and an eagerly anticipated cultural tradition in Richmond.
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