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The awards have been presented since , Nonfiction , Poetry , and Young People's Literature . Over the years, awards in several categories have been retired or subsumed into other categories. The winners, selected in each category by five-member, independent judging panels, each receive a US$ 10,000 cash prize and a crystal sculpture. The National Book Foundation administers the awards. WINNERS OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS Current categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Young People's Literature Previous categories In 1964, the categories Arts and Letters, History and Biography & Science, Philosophy and Religion categories had the addendum (Nonfiction). In 1981, Children's Books, Fiction was called Children's Book, Fiction; and in 1983 it was called Children's Fiction. In 1981, Children's Books, Non-fiction was called Children's Book, Nonfiction. In 1983 Children's Books, Picture Books was called Children's Books, Picture Books. First Novel First Work of Fiction Science Fiction 1991 Paperback Ray Bradbury '' Fahrenheit 451 '' Mystery Western Original Paperback General Nonfiction Arts and Letters History and Biography History Biography Biography and Autobiography Autobiography Autobiography/Biography Science, Philosophy and Religion The Sciences Science Philosophy and Religion Religion/Inspiration Contemporary Affairs Contemporary Thought Current Interest General Reference Books Translation Children's Literature Children's Books Children's Books, Fiction Children's Books, Non-fiction Children's Books, Picture Books SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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