Felicia A. Holton Book Award

The Felicia A. Holton Book Award is given annually to a writer or writers who, through a major work of non-fiction, represents the importance and excitement of archaeology to the general public. The work should have broad public appeal and be written for an adult lay audience in a clear and engaging style. It should convey the excitement of archaeological discovery accurately and responsibly. It should be well-researched and provide new insight for the general public. This is a jointly sponsored award of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) and the Center for American Archeology (CAA). Submissions should focus on archaeology but may also delve into literary and historical topics. The work must have been published in English, be available in the United States and Canada, and bear a date of publication within three calendar years prior to the year in which the book is considered for an award. Books written by current members of the Governing Board of the AIA, the CAA or of the Committee are not eligible. From time to time the Holton Award may be given for lifetime achievement in non-fiction popular writing.