Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism 2023

The New York Public Library has announced the five finalists for its 36th annual Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism.

The award recognizes nonfiction books written by working journalists that bring attention and transparency to current events or societal issues of global or national significance. The nominees this year all published works highlighting important topics such as the impact social media has had on the opinions and actions of everyday users, the effects of racial discrimination of Black Americans in healthcare, and an extensive account of the migrant crisis across North Africa.