This Year's Indiana Authors Shortlists

 52 books named to 2024 Indiana Authors Awards shortlists

Shortlisted books were written by lifelong Hoosiers, professors at Indiana colleges and universities, and former residents with deep connections to Indiana. This year’s shortlists feature stories and poetry that explore Indiana’s forgotten past, difficult personal histories, contemporary retellings of favorite fairytales, mysterious happenings and more. From books for our youngest readers to insightful scholarship on unexpected topics, the breadth of voices recognized in the shortlists show that Indiana’s literary prowess persists and continues to grow. Whether exploring the local or looking out to the wider world (real or imagined), Indiana’s authors are claiming their place in the legacy of Midwestern writing about the history of this nation and our lives today. 

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 “Literature is far more than words on a page, and these shortlisted books display the incredible talent and effort that goes into writing works that represent Indiana well,” said Keira Amstutz, Indiana Humanities president and CEO. “We had the most nominations we’ve ever seen in 2024, and the competition was robust. We deeply appreciate the generosity of Glick Philanthropies that empowers us to connect readers with new and familiar writers whose work we know will inspire them.” 

 A Literary Champion — an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to Indiana’s literary community — and a Lifetime Achievement Winner — recognizing an author for superior literary achievements throughout a career — will be announced at 10 a.m. on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20, respectively. 

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