Kyle Lukoff, author portrait
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Kyle Lukoff

Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian.
My Little Golden Book About Pride
A World Worth Saving
I'm Sorry You Got Mad
Just What to Do
Too Bright to See
Different Kinds of Fruit

Books

My Little Golden Book About Pride
A World Worth Saving
I'm Sorry You Got Mad
Just What to Do
Too Bright to See
Different Kinds of Fruit

Our 76th National Book Awards Winner: Omar El Akkad’s One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, and Finalists

On the night of November 19, 2025, the National Book Foundation, a nonprofit organization, announced the winners of the 76th National Book Awards, which celebrate the best literature published in the United States. Presented from Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, and livestreamed for readers everywhere, the ceremony was hosted by Jeff Hiller, Emmy Award–winning actor, comedian,

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