Dayton Literary Peace Prize – Fiction 2026

The 2026 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction was announced on 17 September 2026. Sam Wachman won for The Sunflower Boys; Charlotte McConaghy was runner-up for Wild Dark Shore. The awards gala is 8 November 2026 in Dayton, Ohio.

Winner

The Sunflower Boys

Sam Wachman

HarperCollins

Dayton Literary · 2026 · Winner

The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction in 2026.

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Honor

Wild Dark Shore

Charlotte McConaghyHonor

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Event Details

Announcement Date: September 17, 2026
Ceremony Date: November 8, 2026
Ceremony Location: Dayton, Ohio