Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Valley of Words Book Awards 2026 Shortlists Announced
The Valley of Words Book Awards have just announced the books that made it to the final list for 2026.
There are eight different categories, like English fiction, Hindi nonfiction, and children’s books.
Each category has five books chosen from a longer list of ten.
Winners will be announced at a big festival in Dehradun on November 28 and 29.
The winners get a trophy and a cash prize of one lakh rupees.
2026 shortlists announced across eight literary categories
Each category narrowed to five books from a ten‑book longlist
Winners to be announced at the Valley of Words Festival in Dehradun on Nov 28‑29
Prize includes a trophy and Rs 1 lakh cash award
Categories cover English, Hindi, and children’s literature
- Who
- Valley of Words Book Awards
- What
- Announced 2026 shortlists across eight literary categories
- When
- 2026 (shortlists announced now, winners announced November 28-29)
- Where
- Dehradun, India
- Why
- To recognize outstanding literary works and award prizes
- Event
- Valley of Words Book Awards 2026
- Categories
- 8
- Prize
- Rs 1 lakh + trophy
- Festival Dates
- November 28-29, 2026
- Location
- Dehradun, India
- Shortlist per Category
- 5 books