Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation

Literary Awards

Deadline: 
March 11, 2024 - Check back on December 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Entry Fee: 
$100
Cash Prize: 
$10,000
E-mail address: 

Two prizes of $10,000 each are given annually for a book of fiction and a book of nonfiction (including creative nonfiction) published in the previous year that “foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” A runner-up for each prize receives $5,000. Publishers may submit any number of books published in 2023 with a $100 entry fee per title by March 11. Books first printed in or translated into English are accepted. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines. 

Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, Literary Awards, P.O. Box 461, Wright Brothers Branch, Dayton, OH 45409. (937) 298-5072. Sharon Rab, Founder.