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Rebecca makkais latest novel, the great believers, was a finalist for both the national book award and the pulitzer prize. Ursula le guin has chosen to share her award for distinguished contribution to. Ursula le guin cries freedom as she is honoured for. The national book foundation presented the 20 national book awards at a ceremony at cipriani wall street in new york city. Meet national book award finalist justin phillip reed. The national book foundation will reveal the 2019 national book award winners at the national book awards ceremony and benefit dinner on nov. The ceremony and benefit dinner took place at cipriani wall street in new york city.
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