The Frances Richardson Keller-Sierra Prize recognizes the best single-authored, original research based monograph in the field of history. Anthologies and edited works are not eligible. The book must be a single-authored monograph based on original research. The book must be in English and have been published in the year (2024) prior to the prize. Books may only be submitted for consideration once. Books cannot be submitted a second time as paperbacks or new editions. Books may only be submitted in a given year for consideration for a single award. Please do not submit a single article for multiple award categories. One copy of the entry for each committee member must be submitted. Only hard copies of the entry will be accepted. Applicants must have membership that is current through the award year (December 31, 2025) when they submit their application. If their membership expires prior to December 31, 2025, please renew prior to applying in order to avoid disqualification. Please visit the award's website or contact the Western Association of Women Historians for more information.