The National Book Foundation has released the longlists for its 2023 National Book Awards in five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. Each longlist includes ten works. Finalists in all categories will be announced October 3, and winners will be named at a ceremony November 15. Also at the ceremony, poet Rita Dove will receive the 2023 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and bookseller Paul Yamazaki will receive the 2023 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community.