The 38th Annual Publishing Triangle Awards
Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM
The New School
66 West 12th Street, New York City
Free and open to the public. Registration required.
Register here
The event will also be livestreamed. Livestream link to come.
Celebrating Excellence in LGBTQ+ Literature
Join us for the 38th Annual Publishing Triangle Awards, honoring the most outstanding LGBTQ+ books published in 2025. This landmark event brings together writers, editors, agents, publishers, and readers for an evening recognizing achievement across the breadth of LGBTQ+ literature.
The ceremony will be hosted by Emanuel Xavier and will be followed by a reception.
Award Categories
The Publishing Triangle presents awards in the following categories:
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Judy Grahn Award for Lesbian Nonfiction
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Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction
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Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetry
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Thom Gunn Award for Gay Poetry
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Joseph Hansen Award for LGBTQ+ Crime Writing
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Jacqueline Woodson Award for LGBTQ+ Children’s and Young Adult Literature
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Leslie Feinberg Award for Trans and Gender-Variant Literature
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Amber Hollibaugh Award for LGBTQ+ Social Justice Writing
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Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction
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Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBTQ+ Fiction
Special Awards
We will also present the organization’s distinguished honors:
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Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement
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Michele Karlsberg Leadership Award
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Betty Berzon Emerging Writer Award
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Publishing Triangle Torchbearer Award
Reception
A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.
Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible. Please contact us in advance with any specific access needs.
About The Publishing Triangle
Founded in 1988, the Publishing Triangle presented its first awards in 1989 and has since worked to promote LGBTQ+ literature and support the LGBTQ+ publishing community. Through its annual awards, public programs, and networking opportunities, the organization fosters greater recognition, visibility, and appreciation for LGBTQ+ voices and stories.