Call for Nominations: William M. LeoGrande Prize

The School of Public Affairs and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University are pleased to announce the establishment of the William M. LeoGrande Prize for the best book on U.S.-Latin American relations. This $1,000 prize will be awarded annually to the author or editor of a book published in Spanish, English or Portuguese during the preceding two years.  Prizewinners also will be funded to take part in a public presentation and discussion of the book in Washington DC.  Nominations for the 2012 award will be accepted until November 15, 2012. Nominations must include one copy of the book and a letter of no more than 750 words explaining its significance.  Any published reviews and/or copies of evaluations by peer reviewers may be submitted as supporting materials.  Please see the AWARD WEBSITE (PDF) for more information.