The K. A. Wiggins Awards are annual honors recognizing outstanding contributions in the field of literature, particularly focusing on works that promote diversity and inclusion. Named after the influential author and advocate K. A. Wiggins, these awards aim to celebrate voices that have historically been underrepresented in the literary world. The awards are open to various categories, including fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, encouraging writers from diverse backgrounds to submit their work. By highlighting these contributions, the K. A. Wiggins Awards seek to inspire future generations of writers and readers to appreciate a broader range of perspectives in literature.