For more than 50 years, the St. Louis Literary Award has honored many of the most important writers of our time and celebrated the contributions of literature in enriching our lives. The St. Louis Literary Award is among the oldest and most prestigious of literary prizes in the country.
Overview of Programs
Award Ceremony: Honors the Literary Award recipient at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Features a discussion with the author and performances related to the author’s work. Open to the public with registration.
Author Craft Talk: Held on campus at Saint Louis University and features discussions about creative
processes with the Literary Award Recipient
Campus Read: Both a Saint Louis University and community-based opportunity to read a specific
work by the incoming Literary Award recipient and take part in related activities
connected to the book and author
Campus Read Author Talk and Interview Series: Features discussions led by scholars, artists, and writers around the world on the
work of the current award recipient. This online and in-person program is open to
the public with registration.
Inspired by Arts Showcase: One of several student-based competitions open to high school and college students
to create a work of visual or literary art that connects with a theme from the Campus
Read Book
Undergraduate Writing Award: Honors undergraduate literary achievement at Saint Louis University in three genres:
short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction
CraftTalks: A video/audio podcast exploring the creative process and perspectives of writers,
artists, educators, and other visionaries
Become a Member of St. Louis Literary Award Programs
Memberships begin at $100 and include:
- Exclusive invitation to the annual St. Louis Literary Award, which has honored distinguished writers such as Margaret Atwood, Stephen Sondheim, W. H. Auden, Barbara Tuchman, Tennessee Williams, Eudora Welty, Saul Bellow, and Joan Didion, among many others.
- Access to the unique resources of Saint Louis University Libraries, including the use of comprehensive collections in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
- Borrowing privileges from Pius XII Memorial Library.
- St. Louis Literary Award merchandise at every level.
Membership Levels for the Literary Programs
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Contributing Member $100 |
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Supporting Member $150 |
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Literary Member $250 |
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Patron $500 |
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Benefactor $1,000 |
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