Dayton Literary Peace Prize – Nonfiction 2026

The 2026 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Nonfiction was announced on 17 September 2026. Kevin Sack won for Mother Emanuel; Eve L. Ewing was runner-up for Original Sins. The awards gala is 8 November 2026 in Dayton, Ohio.

Winner

Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church

Kevin Sack

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Dayton Literary · 2026 · Winner

Mother Emanuel by Kevin Sack won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Nonfiction in 2026.

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Honor

Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism

Eve L. EwingHonor

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Event Details

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