St. Louis Literary Award Programs

For more than 50 years, the St. Louis Literary Award has honored many of the most important writers of our time and celebrated the contributions of literature in enriching our lives. The St. Louis Literary Award is among the oldest and most prestigious of literary prizes in the country.

Become a Member of St. Louis Literary Award Programs

Memberships begin at $100 and include:

Exclusive invitation to the annual St. Louis Literary Award, which has honored distinguished writers such as Margaret Atwood, Stephen Sondheim, W. H. Auden, Barbara Tuchman, Tennessee Williams, Eudora Welty, Saul Bellow, and Joan Didion, among many others.
Access to the unique resources of Saint Louis University Libraries, including the use of comprehensive collections in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Borrowing privileges from Pius XII Memorial Library.
St. Louis Literary Award merchandise at every level.

Membership Levels for the Literary Programs

Membership Level	Benefits
Contributing Member $100	St. Louis Literary Award merchandise Borrowing privileges at Pius Library and access to unique library resources Exclusive invitations to members-only cultural events and the St. Louis Literary Award ceremony and Author Craft Talks A copy of University Archivist, Emeritus, John Waide's book The Story of the St. Louis Literary Award Participation in the SLU Campus Read featuring book talks and additional programs connected to a featured book written by the current St. Louis Literary Award recipient
Supporting Member $150	All benefits listed above
Literary Member $250	Program recognition All benefits listed above
Patron $500	Signed copy of the awardee's work Preferred seating at St. Louis Literary Award event All benefits listed above
Benefactor $1,000	Four Literary Award reception tickets 1 lb. bag of Kaldis St. Louis Literary Award special blend coffee All benefits listed above
Join Literary Awards Programs Today

On the form, please fill in the dollar amount of the level of membership you would like, based on the categories above. For questions or more information, please contact Donna Neely at 314-977-3100.

St. Louis Literary Award Merchandise

15 oz Ceramic Coffee Mug - $11

5x8 Velvet Touch Journal - $12

25 oz Aluminum Sports Bottle - $14

4.5x14x16 Cotton Canvas Tote Bag - $16

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