Here’s the longlist for the 2026 National Book Award for Translated Literature.

The National Book Award is an annual literary prize in the United States, awarded by the National Book Foundation to recognize outstanding works of literature.

The National Book Award for Translated Literature specifically honors books originally written in a language other than English and translated into English.

This award aims to celebrate cultural exchange and highlight global literary voices.

The 2026 award cycle follows the same process as previous years, with publishers submitting eligible books for consideration by a panel of judges.