This paper deals with the importance of book contests and book awards in Thailand, especially the National Book Awards announced during the National Book Week. The results of an analysis of the fiction and nonfiction national award books by author, content, and subject are discussed in order to show how these highly recognized books are quality information resources. A study of the availability of these national award books in some leading academic, school, public, and national libraries is also presented. The findings offer suggestions for improving book production in Thailand, enhancing the value of national award books, and making information professionals and users aware of these quality information resources and putting them to the best use. (Author/MES)