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Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability

This annual award acknowledges outstanding contributions to the global discourse on environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on books that have a substantial impact on the public's understanding of these crucial issues.

2024 Prize Winner
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About the Prize

The Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability is more than an award; it is a call to action, encouraging authors and thinkers to contribute to the vital discourse on sustaining our planet for future generations.

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How to Apply

The window to submit entries for the 2025 Penn Libraries Books Prize in Sustainability has closed. We look forward to sharing news of the books shortlisted for the 2025 prize soon. Please check back in early 2026 for information on submitting entries for the 2026 prize.

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Jurors

Meet the jurors for the Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability.

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