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This is what the PDF label looks like. Don't forget to fill it in and insert it in the books.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
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You are invited to enter the 15th year of the NTBF book awards competition, 2021 NTBF Book Awards, recognizing excellence in books published by their authors and/or small, independent publishers. Books will be judged on content, design, and the finished product.
This form MUST be submitted online.
The 2020 Awards will be presented for the best books in the following categories:
NTBF will not accept any books containing erotica or other graphic material deemed unacceptable to the literary standards of this competition.
Who May Enter
Authors who have employed a small-press publisher or subsidized the cost of publishing their own books, whether produced by traditional printing methods or digitally by print-on-demand, may submit their books for the competition.
All copies of books submitted become the property of the North Texas Book Festival, Inc.
Deadline for Entry
Because of the time required for thorough reading and thoughtful judging, submissions may be made beginning TBA; all entries must be received by TBA. Please mail your books in time to arrive by this date (the sooner, the better).
Submissions received after the deadline will be returned unopened.
How to Enter
This form MUST be submitted online.
- A maximum of two (2) titles per author may be submitted.
- Two (2) copies of each title MUST be submitted and have a copy of the LABEL INSERT in each book (LINK FOUND AT THE END OF THIS FORM).
- Books submitted must carry an original copyright date, no earlier than three years prior to the year of the award; i.e., for 2021 Awards, books must have been produced no earlier than 2018.
- Three finalists will be chosen in each category. The finalists will be announced August 15, 2020 and awards will be presented at the Book Trails Dinner on Friday, TBA.
The 2020 Awards will be presented for the best books in the following categories:
- Picture Books
- Children’s Books 6-12
- Adult Fiction Books
- Adult Non-fiction Books
- Adult Poetry
- Adult Short Stories
- Adult Anthologies
- Young Adult Fiction Books
- Young Adult Non-Fiction Books
- Young Adult Poetry
- Young Adult Short Stories
- Young Adult Anthologies
- Spanish - genres as English (See separate entry form) https://www.ntbf.org/2020-premios-libros-en-espantildeol.html
NTBF will not accept any books containing erotica or other graphic material deemed unacceptable to the literary standards of this competition.
Who May Enter
Authors who have employed a small-press publisher or subsidized the cost of publishing their own books, whether produced by traditional printing methods or digitally by print-on-demand, may submit their books for the competition.
All copies of books submitted become the property of the North Texas Book Festival, Inc.
Deadline for Entry
Because of the time required for thorough reading and thoughtful judging, submissions may be made beginning TBA; all entries must be received by TBA. Please mail your books in time to arrive by this date (the sooner, the better).
Submissions received after the deadline will be returned unopened.
How to Enter
- A maximum of two (2) titles per author may be submitted.
- Two (2) copies of each title must be submitted and contain the label found at the end of this form inserted in the book.
- Submit the completed Entry Form (online only)
- Non-member is $45.00 and Member is $40.00.
- Mail your entry(ies) with the PDF label to:
North Texas Book Festival
624 W University Drive #274
Denton, Texas 76201
- PayPal
- Credit Card
- Check (The total entry fee(s) may be made payable to North Texas Book Festival and mailed to:
North Texas Book Festival Book Awards
624 W University Drive #274
Denton TX 76201
624 W University Drive #274
Denton TX 76201
Optional entry:
Book Trailer entry is for those who are participating in at least 1 paid entry, i.e, 2020 NTBF Book Awards or the 2020 North Texas Book Festival.
Don't forget to email ( ntbf10@verizon.net ) your best book trailer video (YouTube, please).
We are encouraging your readers to vote for their favorite book trailer
No entry fee!
First, Second and Third Prizes!
Entries will be accepted starting April 1, 2020
Voting begins July 2, 2020 and ends August 20, 2020.
Winners will be announced at the Book Trails Dinner, Friday, August 28, 2020.
Book Trailer entry is for those who are participating in at least 1 paid entry, i.e, 2020 NTBF Book Awards or the 2020 North Texas Book Festival.
Don't forget to email ( ntbf10@verizon.net ) your best book trailer video (YouTube, please).
We are encouraging your readers to vote for their favorite book trailer
No entry fee!
First, Second and Third Prizes!
Entries will be accepted starting April 1, 2020
Voting begins July 2, 2020 and ends August 20, 2020.
Winners will be announced at the Book Trails Dinner, Friday, August 28, 2020.
If you do not see this notice: Thank you for your submission. The finalists will be announced August 15, 2020, please go back and make sure you have filled out all of the REQUIRED items (indicated by *).
