We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 APALA Literature Awards Banquet. This annual banquet celebrates the authors, illustrators, creators, and storytellers whose works have been honored by the Asian Pacific American Awards for Literature. These storytellers help share the diverse experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pasifika communities, and shape our collective narrative through their creativity and craft.
Please join us for an evening of community care and joy, as we honor and celebrate the creators who are telling our stories and shaping our futures. Whether you’re an APALA member, a library practitioner, or a supporter of AANHPI literature, you are warmly invited to be part of this celebration!
*Note: Book signing will take place at the 2026 Literature Awards banquet as in 2024 and years prior.
DATE: Saturday, June 27, 2026
TIME: 6:00-9:00 pm Central
LOCATION: New Furama , 2828 S. Wentworth Ave. (1.4 miles, south of Chinatown Square)
Registration open now!
- Mutual Aid Registration – $35 (A limited number of discounted tickets are available for APALA members who are students or who are experiencing financial hardship, such as underemployment, unemployment, or loss of household income, etc)
- Sponsor a Mutual Aid Registration – $50 (Support an APALA member’s registration through cost-sharing!)
- APALA Member Registration – $85 (Current members of APALA)
- General Registration – $100 (For guests and attendees who are not current APALA members)
Registration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-apala-literature-awards-banquet-tickets