Welcome to the new home of the North American Book Awards! To support our growth during this exciting time, we are expanding and re-working our website. Entries for the 2026 award year can be made on this page.
The North American Book Awards offers an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding books to gain recognition and increase discoverability. Our annual contest offers book authors the chance to showcase their work and gain recognition from the book community. By entering the North American Book Awards, authors can unlock their book’s potential so that it receives the recognition it deserves.
The North American Book Awards is open to entries and nominations for high-quality books with a copyright/publication date between 2022 and 2026.
2026 entry deadline: October 1, 2026—Winners announced December 2026
The 2026 North American Book Awards invites submissions in the following cluster areas:
- Fiction
- Non-Fiction
- Poetry
- Children’s Literature
- Cover Design
In addition, we offer both digital and physical submissions.
Physical Submissions
Digital Submissions
Cover Art Submissions
We recommend authors choose this option as your books will be physically distributed to our judges. This is considered standard practice in the world of literary awards, and also powerfully demonstrates the work an author has invested in their book.
Digital submissions are a quick and easy option for submission. We ask authors to upload a full version of their book along with a high quality cover image. Our judges will see your full manuscript and read it in the same way that we would evaluate a physical submission.
We are proud to continue offering the cover art design award in order to provide recognition for the hard work that leads to excellent, eye-catching books.