2021 NTBF CALL FOR ENTRIES

This is what the PDF label looks like. Don't forget to fill it in and insert it in the books.

CALL FOR ENTRIES
2021 NTBF BOOK AWARDS

Checklist for 2021 NTBF Book Awards

1. Fill in this entry form and submit
2. Fill in the book label print it and insert it into each copy of your book
3. Make payment online or by check.

Entry Label
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.

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 (including Short Stories) 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, 2021 and awards will be presented at the Book Trails Dinner on Friday, August 27, 2021

All authors are encouraged to attend the Book Trails Dinner on August 27, 2021 if we have an author/reader in person festival and sell their books and meet readers at the Festival on August 28, 2021.

The 2021 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 same as English

Depending on the number of submissions NTBF may present additional awards in some categories or consolidate some. The minimum number of entries must be at least 4 entries per category. (if there are not 4 entries in a category, they will be combined with the genre closest, i.e., Poetry into Non-fiction, YA into Adult or Children, depending on age group)
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 February 15, 2021; all entries must be received by May 21, 2021. 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 $35.00 and Member is $30.00.
Mail your entry(ies) with the PDF label to:

North Texas Book Festival
624 W University Drive #274
Denton, Texas 76201

Submit Payment by

PayPal
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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

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Name *

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Last

Address *

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City

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Title 1 *

Genre Book #1 *

Title 2 *

GENRE Book #2 (Click N/A if you are entering only 1 book) *

Email *

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Check form of payment: *

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Optional entry:
Book Trailer entry is for those who are participating in at least 1 paid entry, i.e, 2021 NTBF Book Awards or the 2021 North Texas Book Festival.
Don't forget to email ( ntbf10@verizon.net ) your best book trailer video (YouTube, please).

No entry fee!
First, Second and Third Prize ribbons!
Entries will be accepted starting February 8, 2021 until June 1, 2021
Judging will be done by independent judges beginning February 11, 2021 and ends August 20, 2021.
Winners will be announced at the Book Trails Dinner, Friday, August 28, 2021.

If you do not see this notice: Thank you for your submission. The finalists will be announced August 27, 2021, please go back and make sure you have filled out all of the REQUIRED items (indicated by *).

Click here for the PDF LABEL