Six titles have been selected as finalists for the 2020 American Library in Paris Book Award. Seventy-one titles were submitted for consideration by authors, publishers, and others across the English-speaking world. All submissions for the 2020 Book Award are in the Library’s circulating collection, available for checkout by members.

The choice of the winning title is now in the hands of an independent jury: Rachel Donadio, Ethan Katz (chair), and Jake Lamar.  The winner of the $5,000 prize will be announced in November, and an invitation-only ceremony is planned for January 2021. The Book Award is supported by generous funding from the Florence Gould Foundation.

THE CENTURY AUCTION: To celebrate the Library’s Centennial, we will be hosting an online auction in the week leading up to the Century Gala on 8 October. Thanks to a group of generous supporters, we are presenting a curated collection of art, gifts, and experiences, including the above original illustration by Julia Connelly.

Bidding starts on 1 October at 19:00h (GMT +1:00) in Paris. While we hope you consider attending the Gala, the auction is open to everyone. Winners will be announced on the night of the event. Bids start at 100€ .

To explore our auction items and begin bidding on 1 October:
https://www.32auctions.com/ALPCenturyAuction

THE GALA RAFFLE: For the first time, all Century Gala supporters will receive a ticket to the Gala raffle. The raffle is highlighted by six bottles of Vieux Château Certan, a Bordeaux wine from Pomerol that is valued at over 250€ per bottle. The raffle will also include a collection of Burgundy wine from Château de Chamirey and curated book bundles from authors who have spoken at the Library. Prizes will be awarded live during the event.

You can still sign up for the Gala by reserving a digital-access pass on our website: www.americanlibraryinparis.com/gala