Kirkus Prize
| Kirkus Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | |
| Date | Annual |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Kirkus Reviews |
| Reward(s) | US$50,000 |
| First award | 2014 |
| Website | www |
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.