On Sunday, the American Library Association announced that Everett's “James” was this year's winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, which includes a $5,000 cash award.

NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett's “James” is up for another literary award ... has won the National Book Award, the Kirkus Prize and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction.

Zadie Smith’s collection of short stories, "Grand Union," was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Watch the Literary Award Ceremony at the Sheldon. Watch the Craft Talk.

A Sacramento teen who died while trying to save his little brother from drowning was posthumously awarded the Carnegie Medal.

(KCRA/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A teen who drowned rescuing his brother was honored posthumously with the prestigious Carnegie Hero Fund Medal ... you know, no award, no money, nothing could ...

Among thirty-five awards made by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission to-day ... was awarded a bronze medal Zengen, 13 years old, saved Ferdinand G. Ludeke, 10 years old, from drowning at New York ...

The 27-year-old Rifle resident was awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism on Monday, a rare distinction given to civilians in the United States and Canada who risk their lives to save others. Larson ...

Amari Quarles is among 17 people being honored with the Carnegie Medal for Heroism. The award is the highest honor for civilian heroism. On June 4, 2023, 15-year-old Amari and his family were ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) — A Sacramento teenager who died while trying to rescue his younger brother is being awarded for his heroism nearly two years after his death. Amari Quarles is among 17 ...