2016 National Book Awards

Book TV’s coverage of the 67th annual National Book Awards included the presentation of awards for non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and young p… read more

Book TV’s coverage of the 67th annual National Book Awards included the presentation of awards for non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and young people’s literature. Biographer Robert Caro received of the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and Cave Canem received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. Poets Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady created Cave Canem in 1996 as a writing center for African-American poets. The event was hosted by comedian Larry Wilmore.

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2016 National Book Awards

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Program ID:
417974-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Cipriani Wall Street, New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Nov 20, 2016 | 10:04pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 20, 2016 | 5:54am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Nov 20, 2016 | 10:04pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 24, 2016 | 2:44pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 26, 2016 | 11:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 27, 2016 | 4:03pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 20, 2016 | 12:19am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 20, 2016 | 5:54am EST | C-SPAN 2
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