The Cultural Review

Banff Mountain Book Competition

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A majestic mountain range at sunset with scattered books in the foreground, symbolizing the exclusion of certain genres from a prestigious literary award.
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Mountain Literature Award Limits Diverse Storytelling

The Banff Mountain Book Competition annually awards $26,000 across seven categories, yet explicitly bars books for children and young adults.

Claire Donovan·September 8, 2026