The Ohio Book Awards

Join us as we celebrate the winners of the 83rd annual Ohio Book Awards – live at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium!

The Ohio Book Awards will be presented live at the historic Ohio Statehouse Atrium, with a reception that includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary drinks. The program will include interviews with each Award winner (featuring 6 Special Guest Interviewers) followed by book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

The Event will also include some fun surprises and a 1920s theme to honor our 1929 founding year and 95th anniversary!

The 2024 Ohio Book Award Winners:

Nonfiction: Sarah Lohman,

Fiction: James McBride,

Poetry: Taylor Byas,

Book About Ohio or an Ohioan: Laura Meckler,

Middle Grade/Young Adult: Illus. by Joe Sutphin,

Juvenile: Will Hillenbrand,

Readers’ Choice: Sarah Lohman,

Walter Rumsey Marvin Grant Winner: Sienna Zeilinger

*Please note: All winners will join us in person, except for James McBride.

**The 1920s theme will includes fun decorations, themed food, and you are also welcome to dress according to the theme, but it is not at all required.

***Parking will also be complimentary. Save your tickets and we will provide you with a voucher before you depart for the evening.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

Host or Publisher Ohioana Library Association