Early American Literature is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Book Prize!
The EAL Book Prize is awarded in even calendar years to a first monograph published in the prior two years, and in odd years to a second or subsequent book published in the prior two years. The 2026 prize will be awarded in the first monograph category, and books published in 2024 and 2025 are eligible. The award carries cash prizes totaling $2,000. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2026. Please email ealassistanteditor@gmail.com with the author’s name, book title, and webpage URL/link with book description by March 31 for consideration.
Please consult the journal’s website at https://earlyamericanliterature.org or email ealassistanteditor@gmail.com for additional information.