MISSION: The mission of the National Book Foundation is to celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in American culture. VALUES: The National Book Foundation is guided by the following core beliefs: - Books are essential to a thriving cultural landscape - Books and literature provide a depth of engagement that helps to protect, stimulate, and promote discourse in American society - Books and literature are for everyone, no matter where the reader is situated geographically, economically, racially, or otherwise VISION: - Books and literature remain at the center of our vibrant national conversation - The National Book Foundation’s Awards and additional programming encourage existing readers and build new and diverse audiences for books and literature