National Book Foundation Distinguished Contribution to American Letters 2025

Winner

National Book Foundation Distinguished Contribution to American Letters · 2025 · Winner

Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders

Random House

George Saunders received the National Book Foundation Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2025. Lincoln in the Bardo is his most celebrated novel, winner of the Booker Prize.

Event Details

Announcement Date: November 19, 2025