Cleveland Foundation

Four prizes of $30,000 each are given annually for a poetry collection, a book of fiction, a memoir or autobiography, and a book of nonfiction (including creative nonfiction) published during the current year “that contribute to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of cultural diversity.” Jericho Brown, Charles King, Tiya Miles, Natasha Trethewey, and Luis Alberto Urrea will judge. Publishers and authors may submit six copies of a book published in 2026 by October 16. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.