Three prizes of $10,000 each are awarded annually to honor a book of poetry, a book of fiction, and a book of creative nonfiction written by U.S. writers and published in the United States during the eligibility year. Four finalists in each category receive $1,000. Publishers may submit an application by June 16. Books, bound galleys, or bound manuscripts scheduled for publication between December 1, 2007, and November 30, 2008, may be submitted to judges and to the National Book Foundation by August 15. The entry fee is $125. Call or e-mail for the required application and complete guidelines.