Each year the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) sponsors the FAPA President’s Book Awards, which recognizes book publishing excellence and creativity in design, content, and production for authors and publishers. This contest isn't limited to Florida, it is open to anyone throughout the world, as long as the book is written in English. We hope to encourage entries from all who share our complex and wonderful language.
Finalists are chosen by publishing professionals, librarians, and educators from within and outside of Florida and are announced at the President’s Book Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with FAPA's annual conference on August 4-5, 2023.
FAPA membership is not required for entry, although FAPA members receive discounts on submissions. Not a member? Join FAPA Here.
· EARLIEST BIRD SPECIAL! Rates for entries received between October 1 and midnight November 30 are $65 for FAPA Members, and $75 for non-members.
· EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Rates for entries received between December 1 and midnight January 15 are $70 for FAPA Members and $85 for non-members.
· REGULAR REGISTRATION rates for entries received between January 16 and midnight April 30 are $75 for FAPA Members and $95 for non-members.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023.
All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
There are 37 categories in which you may enter. The same book may be entered in multiple categories.
Please read the guidelines for your chosen category or categories carefully.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Librarians, book industry professionals, and educators from Florida and multiple other states will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover. Hardcovers should include jacket flap material. You may submit the final printer's proof if you do not have a separate trimmed file available.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Cover design specialists and professional illustrators will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Cover submissions require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
- A detailed explanation of the thought process behind the design of your cover is also required. This will help the judges understand the artistic and creative concepts behind the cover design.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover. Hardcovers should include jacket flap material. You may submit the final printer's proof if you do not have a separate trimmed file available.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Cover design specialists and professional illustrators will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Cover submissions require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
- A detailed explanation of the thought process behind the design of your cover is also required. This will help the judges understand the artistic and creative concepts behind the cover design.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover. Hardcovers should include jacket flap material. You may submit the final printer's proof if you do not have a separate trimmed file available.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Cover design specialists and professional illustrators will judge content, theme, layout, and cover design elements.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge the four illustration categories.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Cover submissions require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
- A detailed explanation of the thought process behind the design of your cover is also required. This will help the judges understand the artistic and creative concepts behind the cover design.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.
GUIDELINES: Please read the following fine print carefully, submitting incorrectly formatted files may make it impossible for our judges to review your work. PDFs are required. Other formats are not acceptable. Cover Art should be the full spread of your book's press-ready art; a photo of your book is not acceptable.
Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the 2023 President’s Book Awards will be books with a copyright date from 2021 to 2023. Please read this full set of instructions before uploading files.
- Books/eBooks must have a valid ISBN and include the year published within the book. eBooks may have an ASIN in lieu of ISBN.
- Previous titles entered in FAPA President’s Book Awards may not be re-entered.
- FAPA board members are permitted to enter books in the awards competition.
- eBooks must be submitted in PDF format. ePub, Mobi, html, or other ebook file formats will not be assigned to judges or reviewed.
- All contest categories will close at Midnight EST on April 30, 2023.
- The Florida Authors and Publishers Award represents examples of excellence in writing and publishing. Books with notable flaws in editing or that are missing major elements of book design are not likely to receive an award.
JUDGING:
- All entries in each category will be assessed and scored by three judges.
- Professionals in children's books and prize-winning cover illustrators will judge this category.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Please prepare your manuscript and cover files before beginning the submission process, as this can considerably reduce submission errors.
- Books are submitted digitally. At the time of your entry, you will need a complete PDF file of your book’s manuscript to be uploaded, including front matter pages ahead of Chapter 1 and any back matter. 8.5”x11” manuscripts will not be accepted unless that is the published version of the book. Please select the appropriate page trim size (6x9, etc.) if you print to PDF.
- Cover submissions should be made separately. We require a minimum 300dpi JPG or PDF digital image of your cover consistent with the industry. You will need to submit the full spread to include the back cover, spine, and front cover.
- Do not send a printed book. Physical submissions of books will not be judged or returned.
NOTE TO SUBMITTERS:
- This form contains fields for both the author and publisher. Please complete all fields. If the author is self-published, please repeat the information in both areas.
- If you are submitting this entry on behalf of an author, we ask that all fields be filled in to include contact information for authors and publishers.