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The Indian news publication The Hindu reported on the winners of the 76th annual National Book Awards, held on November 19, 2025, in New York City. Rabih Alameddine won the fiction prize for “The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother).” Other winners included Omar El Akkad for nonfiction, Patricia Smith for poetry, Daniel Nayeri for young people’s literature, and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara (translated by Robin Myers) for translated literature. The ceremony, featuring a performance by Corinne Rae Bailey, also honored George Saunders and Roxane Gay.

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Alameddine’s “Raja the Gullible” Takes Top Prize at 76th National Book Awards

New York, NY – Rabih Alameddine’s novel, “The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother),” took home the coveted National Book Award for fiction at a star-studded ceremony held Wednesday night in New York City. The 76th annual awards, often hailed as the “Oscars of book publishing,” also recognized Omar El Akkad for nonfiction (“One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”), Patricia Smith for poetry (“The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems”), Daniel Nayeri for young people’s literature (“The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story”), and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara (translated by Robin Myers) for translated literature (“We Are Green and Trembling”).

The event, held at Cipriani Wall Street, drew hundreds of writers, publishers, and industry professionals. Honorary awards were presented to acclaimed fiction writer George Saunders and author-publisher-mentor Roxane Gay. The evening was punctuated by a musical performance from Corinne Rae Bailey, who opened the ceremony with her hit song “Put Your Records On.” Host Jeff Heller, an Emmy-winning actor, kept the atmosphere light with self-deprecating humor, referencing a typo in his recent book. The National Book Awards are presented annually by the nonprofit National Book Foundation. Winners are selected by judging panels consisting of writers, booksellers, and critics who wade through hundreds of submissions from publishers.

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