August-Graf-von-Platen-Preis is a Bavarian literary prize named after August Graf von Platen (1796–1835).
since 2019) initiates and organizes the award, which is financed by several sponsors including the city of Ansbach.
Every two years, the winners are chosen from 10 authors who presented themselves for LeseLust, a reading series that takes place every spring in Ansbach.
The authors must write about, have a connection to, be born in, or currently reside in Franconia.
The jury consists of the sponsors, the previous prize winner, and a representative from the national press, the University of Erlangen, and the Bavarian Radio.