National Book Award for First NovelCheck all the winners of National Book Award for First Novel. |
| Year | Winner | Winner Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 |
|
Gloria Naylor | The Women of Brewster Place |
| 1982 |
|
Robb Forman Dew | Dale Loves Sophie to Death |
| 1981 |
|
Ann Arensberg | Sister Wolf |
| 1980 |
|
William Wharton | Birdy |
