The National Jewish Book Award is an annual award presented to recognize outstanding works of Jewish literature. Established in 1950 by the Jewish Book Council, it honors authors for their contributions across various categories, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children's literature. The awards aim to promote and celebrate Jewish culture, history, and identity through literature. Winning books are selected by a panel of judges, and the awards ceremony typically takes place in New York City, highlighting the importance of Jewish storytelling and scholarship in the literary world.