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New Harmony Book Award & Residency

2026 New Harmony Book Award & Residency

Welcome to the Inaugural New Harmony Book Award & Residency! 

The NHBA & Residency will award a $2000 prize (plus $750 travel stipend) and a 7-day Residency in Historic New Harmony, Indiana, to an exemplary book of fiction published in 2025. 

Submissions open until December 31st, 2025!

See Eligibility and Submission Guidelines for more details.

Questions? Email Casey Pycior at newharmony.bookaward@usi.edu

NHBA Logo Designed by: Ashley Staib

College of Liberal Arts

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