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Books that earn the Kirkus star, a mark of excellence, between November 1, 2022, and October 31, 2023, are automatically nominated for the 2023 Kirkus Prize. The nominated books go through a rigorous evaluation process by Kirkus editors and a panel of jurors, leading to the announcement of six finalists in each of the three award categories in August. Finally, three winners will be revealed at the Kirkus Prize ceremony on October 11, 2023.

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