The new Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award at the Newberry Library will be presented annually to “published works that transform public understanding of Chicago, its history, and its people.” Along with a cash award of $25,000, the winning author(s) will give a lecture or conversation followed by a private reception at the program’s award presentation, held at the Newberry. The first presentation is to be made in July 2022. The nomination deadline is January 31.