Nominations open for the 2026 Goldsmith Book Prize

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Goldsmith Book Prize. The prize is awarded annually two books that best fulfill the objective of improving democratic governance through an examination of the intersection between the media, politics and public policy.

Nominations are accepted from publishers and authors, and it is free to submit a book for consideration. Books must have been published between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 for consideration for the 2026 Goldsmith Book Prize.

Nominated books are reviewed by a panel of Shorenstein Center-affiliated Kennedy School faculty members. One winner is selected in each category (trade and academic). Winners receive $5,000 and are invited to accept their award at the 2026 Goldsmith Awards ceremony.

Recent past winners include “Orwell’s Ghosts: Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century” by Laura Beers, “Political Rumors: Why We Accept Misinformation and How to Fight It” by Adam Berinsky, and “News Hole: The Demise of Local Journalism and Political Engagement” by Danny Hayes and Jennifer L Lawless.

Learn more and nominate your book for the prize at goldsmithawards.org/the-goldsmith-book-prize.