Guidelines

Who Can Enter:

• Authors, illustrators, and publishers of books that are either self-published

       or published traditionally.

• Media content creators (websites, social media, blogs, vlogs, podcasts), book clubs,

       and book festival organizers may participate in the media categories.​

Publication Dates:

• Accepting books with a copyright between May 1, 2022, and present.

• Books must have an ISBN.

Accepted Formats:

• Print and E-book entries are welcome.

ISBN Requirement:

• Yes, every entry must have an ISBN.

Entry Deadline:

• Submit by May 31, 2024.

Entry Fees:

• $75 per book per category. View Categories

• A single book can be entered in multiple categories with a fee for each.

• Series entries: $75 per series per category.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

How to Submit:

• Online: Complete the form and pay with a credit card.

• Mail-in: Download the form, mail it with a check, and receive confirmation via email.

Sending Your Book:

• Print Books: Mail one reader copy to the provided address, including the entry confirmation. It is not necessary to send additional copies for multiple categories.

• Ebooks: Upload online, or transfer through Google Drive, WeTransfer, or Dropbox using email address: litstarbookawards@gmail.com

• Note: Reader copies will not be returned.

Sending Your Media Materials (Media Categories):

• Email media links and media materials to litstarbookawards@gmail.com

Judging Process:

• Books are judged on content, originality, design, and production quality.

• Judging panel includes librarians, editors, educators, readers, booksellers, and publishers.

Prizes:

• Multiple winners in each category.

• Winners receive:

  • Commemorative medal.

  • Frame-worthy certificate.

  • Digital image for sharing on websites and social media.

  • Physical award seals are available for purchase.