The James Fenimore Cooper Prize is awarded biennially in odd-numbered years for a book of historical fiction on an American subject which makes a significant contribution to historical understanding, portrays authentically the people and events of the historical past, and displays skills in narrative construction and prose style. The prize is named in honor of the most famous American historical novelist of the nineteenth century.

The 11th Biennial James Fenimore Cooper Prize competition, 2013

Purpose: To honor works of literary fiction that significantly advance the historical imagination. The winner will be chosen for its literary quality and historical scholarship.

Prize: A certificate and two thousand dollars.  A certificate will be presented to the publisher. The prize will be awarded at the annual meeting of the society in May, 2013.

Eligibility: A book's copyright must be in either of the previous two years, 2011 or 2012.

Submission: There is no fee for participation. Publishers may submit as many titles as they wish but must send one copy of each book to each of the four jurors:

        Professor Ann Fabian                                             
        1165 Fifth Ave., 12B                                            
        New York,  NY  10029                                           

        Susan Sheehan                                                                
        4505 Klingle St., NW                                               
        Washington,  DC  20016  

        Daniel Okrent
        645 West End Ave.
        New York,  NY  10025

        Professor Andie Tucher
        Graduate School of Journalism
        Columbia University
        2950 Broadway
        New York,  NY  10027

Deadline:  Submissions must be postmarked by January 31, 2013.  Inquiries to the Society:  by email.