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Awards totalling $30,000, made by ALA, to authors of books published in 1956 and in 1957 which make distinguished contributions to the American tradition of liberty and justice.

The purpose of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½Liberty and Justice Book Awards is to draw attention of Americans to outstanding books in this important area; to encourage authors and publishers in creating such books; to recognize those who do so.