The Washington Center for the Book is currently accepting books for the 2026 Washington Book Awards. Physical books must be mailed to the judges and received no later than January 16, 2026.

The Washington State Book Awards are administered by The Washington Center for the Book (an affiliate of The Library of Congress Center for the Book).

Any book published in 2025 and written by an author currently living in Washington state may be eligible. The award recognizes books by Washington state authors in multiple categories including adult fiction, adult nonfiction, poetry, young adult literature, books for young readers, and picture books. See the Washington Center for the Book website for submission guidelines and further information at https://washingtoncenterforthebook.org/submit-books-to-wsba/.