Literary Arts’ Oregon Book Awards (OBA) program is now accepting submissions. These awards honor Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, graphic literature, drama, literary nonfiction, and literature for young readers.

To be eligible, books must be published between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025. Work may be submitted by the author, publisher, producer, or any member of the public. Any book submitted must have an ISBN. Complete rules are available on the Literary Arts website.

The award for Graphic Literature is biennial and applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Graphic Literature award as well. Eligible submissions for Graphic Literature must have been published between between September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2025.

The Oregon Book Awards application is available at: https://literary-arts.org/2026-oregon-book-awards-guidelines-and-entry-form/?

The Graphic Literature submission form can be found here: https://literary-arts.org/2026-award-for-graphic-literature-guidelines-and-application/?

Oregon Literary Fellowship Applications Close August 8

Literary Arts also awards the Oregon Literary Fellowship. These awards support Oregon writers and independent publishers. Fellowships can be used to initiate, develop, or complete literary projects. Applications must be received August 8.

Literary Arts scheduled two sessions on Zoom to help potential applicants learn more about the fellowships. Sign up for the Wednesday, June 25 session from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or the Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the website. They are also offering drop-in session for those who prefer to do this in person on July 30, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To sign up for these events, see https://literary-arts.org/events/category/oregon-book-awards-fellowships/oregon-literary-fellowships/