Kirkus Prize

Kirkus Prize
Awarded for
DateAnnual
CountryUnited States
Presented byKirkus Reviews
Reward(s)US$50,000
First award2014 (2014)
Websitewww.kirkusreviews.com/prize/

The Kirkus Prize is an American literary award conferred by the book review magazine Kirkus Reviews. Established in 2014, the Kirkus Prize bestows US$150,000 annually. Three authors are awarded US$50,000 each, divided into three categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Readers' Literature. It has been described as one of the most lucrative prizes in literature.