The Mythopoeic Fantasy Award is an annual literary award that honors outstanding works in the genre of fantasy literature. Established in 1971, it recognizes both adult and children's books that contribute to the creation of myth and imaginative worlds, similar to the works of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. The award is presented by the Mythopoeic Society, an organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of mythopoeic literature. Categories include Best Adult Fantasy Literature, Best Children's Fantasy Literature, and the Mythopoeic Scholarship Award, which acknowledges critical studies of mythopoeic works.