A distinguished biographical work published in the United States during the previous calendar year. The winning title is considered by the judges to be a work of exceptional literary, narrative, and artistic merit, based on scrupulous research.
All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days by 
Sisters and Rebels: a struggle for the soul of America by 
Looking for Lorraine : the radiant and radical life of Lorraine Hansberry by 
Black Elk : the life of an American visionary by 