The James A. Rawley Award is given annually by the Organization of American Historians to the author of the best book dealing with the history of race relations in the United States. Each entry must be published during the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. One copy of each entry, clearly labeled "2026 James A. Rawley Prize Entry," must be mailed directly to the committee members: Anthony Mora, University of Michigan, Chair; Nic John Ramos, Drexel University; and Samantha Seeley, University of Richmond. Bound page proofs may be used for books to be published after October 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2026. If a bound page proof is submitted, a bound copy of the book must be mailed directly to the committee members listed below postmarked no later than January 7, 2026. If a book carries a copyright date that is different from the publication date, but the actual publication date falls during the correct timeframe making it eligible, please include a letter of explanation from the publisher with each copy of the book sent to the committee members. While it is strongly encouraged for authors to work with their publisher to coordinate submission for OAH prizes, OAH members are now able to self-nominate their works. Current OAH members who wish to self-nominate their book should email OAH no later than three weeks before the deadline. They must include their name, the title of their work, and publisher information (please note self-published works remain ineligible). Please visit the award's website or contact the Organization of American Historians for more information.