The Ursula K. Le Guin Prize writes:
This award is intended to recognize those writers Ursula spoke of in her 2014 National Book Awards speech—realists of a larger reality, who can imagine real grounds for hope and see alternatives to how we live now.
This year, nine shortlisted books were chosen by the Ursula K. Le Guin Foundation following a public nomination process. The recipient will be announced on October 21st 2026.
Read more here: https://www.ursulakleguin.com/prize26