# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a cocktail and dessert reception celebrating writers and readers at the 2025 Vermont Book Awards!About this EventThe Vermont Book Awards are annual prizes for outstanding literature by Vermont authors, presented by Vermont Humanities. Every year, prizes are awarded for books written by Vermont authors and published in the previous calendar year in four categories: Poetry, Fiction, Creative nonfiction, and Children’s literature.*Join us for this community gathering of writers and readers, honoring books published by Vermont writers in 2025. A dessert reception with cash bar will be followed by a brief program revealing the four winning authors, and highlighting Vermont Humanities' next Vermont Reads pick.*Bianca Stone, the Vermont Poet Laureate, will deliver this year's keynote speech!*Join us in the beautiful, historic chapel in College Hall, at 36 College Street in Montpelier.The finalists for Children’s Literature are:· Angelica Del Campo for “The Ghost of Wreckers Cove”· Aaron Starmer for “Night Swimming”· Mima Tipper for “Kat's Greek Summer”The finalists for Creative Nonfiction are:· Jamaica Kincaid for “Putting Myself Together”· Helen Whybrow for “The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd’s Life”· Tyler Alexander for “If I Can Get Home This Fall: a Story of Love, Loss, and a Cause in the Civil War”The finalists in Poetry are:· Carlene Kucharczyk for “Strange Hymn”· Jeff McRae for “The Kingdom Where No One Dies”· Kristin Dykstra for “Dissonance”· Chard deNiord for “Westminster West”The finalists for Fiction are:· Sasha Hom for “Sidework”· Makenna Goodman for “Helen of Nowhere”· Aria Aber for “Good Girl”· Alison Bechdel for “Spent”Disability ServicesVermont Humanities strives to provide accommodations whenever possible. All event locations are ADA accessible. To request a specific accommodation or a reduced price ticket contact Miciah Bay Gault at mbaygault@vermonthumanities.org by April 18.Hosts and SponsorsThe Vermont Book Awards are presented by Vermont Humanities, with support from the following Vermont businesses, organization, and individuals:Vermont Department of LibrariesPhoenix Books (lead sponsor)Greenway InstituteThe Vermont Arts CouncilNorwich Bookstore*Keynote speaker BIANCA STONE is a Vermont-based poet and scholar currently serving as Vermont’s poet laureate. Stone is the author of many books, including the poetry collections What is Otherwise Infinite which received the 2022 Vermont Book Award, and The Near and Distant World, (Tin House, 2026). Her poetry and writings have appeared widely in such magazines as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Poets and Writers, and The Nation. In 2013 she co-founded the poetry-based nonprofit, Ruth Stone House, where she organizes events and retreats, teaches classes on poetry and poetic study, hosts the Photo Credit: Daniel Schechner - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montpelier/the-vermont-book-awards-a-celebration-of-vermont-writers/100001983368118433 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, workshops, nonprofit, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 160, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Montpelier - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: 36 College St - **lat**: 44.2551888 - **long**: -72.5676081 - **full address**: 36 College St, 36 College Street, Montpelier, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/da682cd482455f98646462a68b2f837fe6792f0610e20ee7825435f6fb9a0371-rimg-w1200-h900-dc613314-gmir.jpg?v=1773378069 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers being held? - **A:** The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 36 College St, 36 College Street, Montpelier, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers? - **A:** Tickets for The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers are priced at USD 160 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 35AvailableSilver AdmissionUSD 55AvailableGold AdmissionUSD 80AvailableI can't attend but want to support the VBAFreeAvailableBlock of Tickets (5 tickets)USD 160Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers? - **A:** The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers is organized by Vermont Humanities. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Vermont Book Awards: A Celebration of Vermont Writers is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Montpelier, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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