National Book Foundation

The National Book Foundation (NBF) is an American nonprofit organization established "to raise the cultural appreciation of great writing in America". Established 1989 by National Book Awards, Inc.,Edwin McDowell. "Book Notes: 'The Joy Luck Club' is to be in paperback ... The National Book Awards' new foundation". The New York Times, July 5, 1989, page C19.

Awards
 National Book Awards
 Lifetime Achievement
 5 Under 35
 Innovations in Reading Prize

Programs
Some of the Foundation's programs include:
 Author in Focus 
 BookUp
 Book Rich Environments 
 Book Distribution
 Library Engagement
 Partnership Building
 Why Reading Matters Conference 
 Eat, Drink & Be Literary 
 Literature for Justice
 NBF Presents
 Notes from the Reading Life
 Raising Readers 
 Teen Press Conference

References

Category:1989 establishments in the United States
Category:Non-profit organizations of New York (state)