James Beard Book Awards 2026: Food Issues and Advocacy
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Winner
The winner of this category.
- Winner · 2026
Eating Behind Bars: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison
Award wording: WinnerSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Winners | James Beard Foundation
Other recognized books
- Nominee · 2026
The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the Brink
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees
- Nominee · 2026
What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees