About the Prize
The Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability is more than an award; it is a call to action, encouraging authors and thinkers to contribute to the vital discourse on sustaining our planet for future generations.
Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability
This annual award acknowledges outstanding contributions to the global discourse on environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on books that have a substantial impact on the public's understanding of these crucial issues.
Past WinnersAnnouncing the 2026 Winner
The University of Pennsylvania Libraries is pleased to announce that No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper (Celadon Books 2025) has been named the 2026 winner of the Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability. Learn more.
2026 Shortlist
A Climate of Truth: Why We need It and How to Get It by Mike Berners-Lee (Cambridge University Press)
We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate by Michael Grunwald (Simon and Schuster)
No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper (Celadon Books)
The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters by Christine Webb (Penguin Random House)
How to Apply
The window to submit entries for the 2026 Penn Libraries Books Prize in Sustainability has closed. Please check back in early 2027 for information on submitting entries for next year's prize.
Jurors
Meet the jurors for the 2026 Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability.
Winners
Learn about the winners of the Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability.