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This is what the PDF label looks like.  Don't forget to use the link below to fill it in and insert one in each book.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
2022 NTBF BOOK AWARDS

Checklist for 2022 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 16th year of the NTBF book awards competition, 2022 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.

Be sure to read the whole form - there have been some changes.
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This form MUST be submitted online. 
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  1. A maximum of two (2) titles per author may be submitted.
  2. 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).  
  3. 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 2022 Awards, books must have been produced no earlier than 2019. 
  4. Three finalists will be chosen in each category.  The finalists will be announced Saturday, August  6, 2022.
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The 2022 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
  • Single Short Stories - email PDF to ntbf10@verizon.net with Subject: Single Short Stories
  • Other - if you do not find a category for your book(s), enter them here.  Detail your reason and information about your book in the comments - we will help you find a place for your book.
 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 March 5, 2022; all entries must be received by July 15, 2022. 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
  1. A maximum of two (2) titles per author may be submitted.
  2. Two (2) copies of each title must be submitted and contain the label found at the end of this form inserted in the book.  
  3. Submit the completed Entry Form (online only)
  4. ​Non-member is $35.00and Member is $30.00.
  5. ​Mail your entry(ies) with the PDF label to:
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                                      North Texas Book Festival
                                    624 W University Drive #274
                                           Denton, Texas 76201
     
Submit Payment by
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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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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 *).  ​

2022 NTBF Book Award - Member - $30 per title

$30.00
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2022 NTBF Book Award - Non-Member - $35 per title

$35.00
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2022 Single Short Stories - $10.00 for member and non-member

$10.00
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Short Stories - single story, 3000 - 10,000 words - any genre


All stories will be judged as a separate genre