Is The Shawshank Redemption an award winning book?

No, "The Shawshank Redemption" is not an award-winning book. It was originally a novella titled "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" written by Stephen King and published in his collection of short stories called "Different Seasons" in 1982. The novella received praise for its moving portrayal of hope, friendship, and resilience, but it did not win any significant literary awards.