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The National Book Critics Circle Award is a set of annual American literary awards presented by the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) to promote 'the finest books and reviews published in English'. Established in 1976, the awards recognize outstanding books in six categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir/Autobiography, Biography, and Criticism. Alongside the National Book Awards and the Pulitzer Prizes, the National Book Critics Circle Awards are among the most distinguished literary prizes in the United States. The awards have a rich history, with notable winners including [[toni-morrison|Toni Morrison]], [[don-delillo|Don DeLillo]], and [[joan-didion|Joan Didion]]. The NBCC also presents a special 'first book' award, the John Leonard Award, which was introduced in 2014. With a strong focus on promoting literary excellence, the National Book Critics Circle Awards have become a benchmark for literary achievement in the United States, with many winners going on to achieve widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. The awards are presented annually, with the winners selected by a panel of esteemed literary critics and authors, including [[jennifer-egan|Jennifer Egan]] and [[george-saunders|George Saunders]].