The Self-Published American

IPPY Awards – Call for Entries – 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards now open! Announcing the 13th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, honoring the year’s best independently published titles. We’ll accept entries until March 21st, 2009 for books with 2008 copyrights or that were released in 2009.

http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/IPAwards.php

17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards –

ENTRY DEADLINE:  May 01, 2009

Win $3,000 in cash! Gain international exposure for your book! Catch the attention of prospective editors and publishers!

All books published or revised and reprinted between 2004 and 2009 are eligible. ( Writer’s Digest may demand proof of eligibility of semifinalists.)

Writer’s Digest is searching for the best self-published books of the past few years. Whether you’re a professional writer, part-time freelancer, or a self-starting student, here’s your chance to enter the only competition exclusively for self-published books!

http://www.writersdigest.com/selfpublished

The 2009 New York Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital.

The 2009 New York Book Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher works. Click below for full details on entering the 2009 competition! Deadline: May 25, 2009

http://www.newyorkbookfestival.com/

2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards^®

• Open to independent authors and publishers worldwide
• Enter books released in 2008 or 2009 or with a 2008 or 2009 copyright date
• 70 categories to choose from
• Cash prizes and fabulous awards
• Exposure of top 70 books to leading New York literary agent
• Earn recognition and receive other benefits from having
  an award-winning book

Enter the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards^® by March 15, 2009 to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to have your book considered for cash prizes, awards, exposure, possible representation by a leading literary agent, and recognition as one of the top independently published books of the year!

http://www.indiebookawards.com/index.php

Hollywood Book Festival – celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the film, television and multimedia industries. July awards program and day festival. Deadline: June 25, 2009 More information at hollywoodbookfestival.com

San Francisco Book Festival – the summer of loving reading starts with Spring’s top book selections. Deadline: April 25, 2009. More information at sanfranciscobookfestival.com

Green Book Festival – The 2009 Green Book Festival honors books that contribute to greater understanding, respect and positive action on the changing worldwide environment on Earth Day. Awards and festival Deadline: April 10, 2009. More information at greenbookfestival.com

Beach Book Festival – The hottest reads of the summer season submitted for your approval. Celebrate your victory with a special promotional campaign to beach readers. Deadline: May 5, 2009. More information at beachbookfestival.com