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Follow amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and ala-booklist.bsky.social on social media for news about the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence and use #ALA_Carnegie hashtag to join the conversation on social media.

Use your social media channels, websites, newsletters, and other communications to share the news of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. Link to ala.org/Carnegie2026 where people can find useful background on the awards as well as the latest information.

Learn more about the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence.

Make the most of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in your library, bookstore, and reading group. The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction offer great programming opportunities, help you highlight outstanding titles, and can encourage your patrons to read books recognized for their excellence by a selection committee of library professionals. Feel free to use the annotations and quotes from the Booklist reviews for promotional efforts.

And don't forget, book seals for the finalists and winners are available at the ALA Store.

Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction 2026 Shortlist, Booklist, RUSA, American Library Association

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Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction 2026 Longlist. Shortlist announced November 18!  RUSA, American Library Association, Booklist

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