International Book Awards

Welcome to the 2012 International Book Awards!
Sponsored by JPX Media Group based in Los Angeles!

The 3rd Annual International Book Awards (IBA 2012) are specifically designed to be a promotional vehicle for authors and publishers to launch their careers, open global markets and compete with talented authors and publishers throughout the world.

• Enter Your 2010-2012 Titles! Open to all books, published in the English language with an ISBN and currently available for sale online to global consumers.

• Affordable Entry Fee! $69.00 per title/per category. Over 150 active categories to choose from including e-books, audiobooks,  first time author and design categories. $10 off regular entry fee! Through FEBRUARY 29, 2012, your entry fee is $59.00 per title/per category! 

• Sponsored by JPX Media Group! JPX Media Group is also the parent company of USA Book News which runs the Best Books Awards, now in their ninth year. Thousands of authors and publishers have benefited from increased exposure during the holiday season. Read more about JPX Media Group  /  Read Testimonials from past Winners & Finalists of the USA "Best Books" Awards

WINNERS & FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:

• Unprecedented National and International Media & Industry Exposure: We are planning an extensive public relations campaign to announce the results of the 2012 competition.

• Promote Your Title as an Award-Winning Book: As an honored winner or finalist you will have the right to highlight your award on your book cover, website, and marketing material. Award stickers will be available for purchase for all winners & finalists in each category!

WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:

• NEW! Full Webpage on USA Book News: Every winner will receive a 6-month Full Webpage on USABookNews.com that will be highlighted in the category sections and rotated into the "Featured Indie Author" section. Full webpage will include your winning title, author bio, link to your website, excerpts (with permission), book signing schedule, workshops, plus any other related information you would like to feature on your page. Your winning title will have its own domain name (ex: USABookNews.com/YourTitle.html) Your 6-month page also includes two free updates a month. Simply e-mail us your updated information and we'll do the rest.

Feel free to e-mail-us with any comments or questions and we will be happy to respond!

Have a Fantastic 2012!

Jeffrey Keen
President & CEO
JPX Media Group

ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINE

$69.00 USD per title/per category 

$10 off regular entry fee!
Through February 29, 2012, your entry fee is $59.00 per title/per category!

• Final Entry Deadline is April 30, 2012. (All entries must be postmarked on or before April 30, 2012)
• Winners and Finalists will be announced nationally at the Book Expo America in New York City June 5-7, 2012.
• Eligible titles must have a 2010-2012 publication date, published in English and have an ISBN number.
• Galley copies are welcome.
• All entry fees must be paid via online or by check/money order in U.S. Dollars (“USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks/money orders)
• All sales are final. All entry books become the property of JPX Media Group and will not be returned.
• JPX Media reserves the right to refuse/reject any entry into The 2012 International Book Awards for any reason. Refused entries will be returned to sender with the original check intact.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
(This list is on your entry form as well)

Your submission package should contain the following:

• ONE copy of your book per category entered (Galley copies are welcome)
• A completed Entry Form for each title.
• A past Press Release or Marketing Material for each title (if available)
• A check or money order (if paying by check) (payable in U.S. Dollars – “USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks or money orders) for the entry fees, payable to JPX Media.

ENTRY FORM

Please fill out an entry form for each title entered, print out and include the completed form with your submission. Be sure to review the "Submission Checklist" on each entry form.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Include a check or money order with your entry submission payable to JPX MEDIA. (All international checks or money orders must have “USD” or “US Dollar” pre-printed on the check/money order.)
2. Pay via our secure online link below.
   

Questions? Please e-mail us.

OFFICIAL 2012 CATEGORIES

African-American Studies

Animals/Pets – General
Animals/Pets – Health
Animals/Pets – Novelty

Anthologies – Non-Fiction

Art – General
Art – Instructional/How-To

Audiobook – Autobiography/Biography/Memoir
Audiobook – Business
Audiobook – Children
Audiobook – Fiction: General
Audiobook – Fiction: Fantasy/Science Fiction
Audiobook – Fiction: Literary
Audiobook – Fiction: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Audiobook – Fiction: Young Adult
Audiobook – Health
Audiobook – History
Audiobook – Humor
Audiobook – Narration: Best Author Performance
Audiobook – Narration: Best Female Performance
Audiobook – Narration: Best Group Performance
Audiobook – Narration: Best Male Performance
Audiobook – Non-Fiction: General
Audiobook – Self-Help
Audiobook – Spirituality
Audiobook – Young Adult Non-Fiction

Autobiography/Memoirs

Best Cover Design – Fiction
Best Cover Design – Non-Fiction
Best Interior Design – Fiction
Best Interior Design – Non-Fiction
Best New Business Book
Best New Children’s Book – Fiction
Best New Children’s Book – Non-Fiction
Best New Children’s Picture Book
Best New E-book – Fiction
Best New E-book – Non-Fiction
Best New Fiction
Best New Health Book
Best New Non-Fiction
Best New Self-Help Book
Best New Spirituality Book

Biography – General
Biography – Historical

Business – General
Business – Careers
Business – Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Business – Investing
Business – Management & Leadership
Business – Marketing & Advertising
Business – Motivational
Business – Personal Finance
Business – Real Estate
Business – Reference
Business – Sales
Business – Technology/Computers/Internet
Business – Writing/Publishing

Children’s Activity Book
Children’s Educational
Children's Fiction
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Children's Non-Fiction
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Children's Religious
Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Fiction
Children's Picture Book – Hardcover Fiction w/ Audio CD
Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Non-Fiction
Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Fiction
Children's Picture Book – Softcover Fiction w/ Audio CD
Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Non-Fiction

Comics – Graphic Novels
Comics – Manga

Cookbooks – General
Cookbooks – Baking/Bread
Cookbooks – Canning & Preserving
Cookbooks – Desserts
Cookbooks – Grilling & BBQ
Cookbooks – International
Cookbooks – Poultry/Meat/Fish
Cookbooks – Regional
Cookbooks – Vegetables/Grains/Pasta

College Guides

Crafts/Hobbies/How-to

Current Events – Media/Entertainment
Current Events – Political/Social

E-Book – Autobiography/Biography/Memoirs
E-Book – Business
E-Book – Children’s Fiction
E-Book – Children’s Non-Fiction
E-Book – General Fiction
E-Book – Health
E-Book – Mystery/Thriller/Adventure
E-Book – Non-Fiction
E-Book – Romance/Chick-Lit
E-Book – Self-Help/Spirituality

Education/Academic – General
Education – Academic/Basic Skills
Education – Teaching
Education – Test Preparation

Environment – Political/Social
Environment – Green /Alternative Energy/Conservation

Erotica – Non-Fiction

Fashion & Beauty

Fiction – General
Fiction – African American Fiction
Fiction – Anthologies
Fiction – Chick Lit/Women’s Lit
Fiction – Cross Genre Fiction
Fiction – Environmental/Green Fiction
Fiction – Fantasy
Fiction – Gay & Lesbian Fiction
Fiction – Graphic Novels
Fiction – Historical Fiction
Fiction – Horror
Fiction – Literary Fiction
Fiction – Multicultural Fiction
Fiction – Mystery/Suspense
Fiction – New Age Fiction
Fiction – Religious Fiction
Fiction – Romance
Fiction – Science Fiction
Fiction – Short Story Fiction
Fiction – Thriller/Adventure
Fiction – Visionary Fiction
Fiction – Western
Fiction – Young Adult Fiction

Gay & Lesbian – Non-Fiction
Gay & Lesbian Studies

Gift & Specialty Books

Health – General
Health – Addiction & Recovery
Health – Aging/50+
Health – Alternative Medicine
Health – Cancer
Health – Death & Dying
Health – Diet & Weight Loss
Health – Exercise & Fitness
Health – Organizers & Planners
Health – Medical Reference
Health – Men’s Health
Health – Psychology/Mental Health
Health – Sexuality/Sex
Health – Women’s Health

History – General
History – Ancient
History – Media/Entertainment
History – Military
History – Political
History – United States
History – World

Home – General
Home – Decorating/Interior Design
Home – Exterior Design/Landscaping
Home – Gardening
Home – Green Living

Humor

Language Guides

Law

Men’s Issues

Multicultural Non-Fiction

Native American Studies

Nature – Field Guides

New Age – Non-fiction

Non-Fiction – Narrative

Parenting/Family – General
Parenting/Family – Divorce
Parenting/Family – Organizers & Planners
Parenting/Family – Pregnancy & Childbirth
Parenting/Family – Reference

Performing Arts – Film, Theater, Dance

Photography – General
Photography – Instructional/How-To
Photography – Nature
Photography – People

Poetry – General
Poetry – Anthologies
Poetry – Chapbook
Poetry – Humor
Poetry – Inspirational
Poetry – Religious
Poetry – Urban

Popular Culture

Religion – General
Religion – Buddhism
Religion – Christianity
Religion – Christian Inspirational
Religion – Comparative Religion
Religion – Eastern Religions
Religion – Hinduism
Religion – Islam/Sufism
Religion – Jewish/Kabbalah
Religion – Prayer & Devotionals

Science – General

Self-Help – General
Self-Help – Journals & Quotes
Self-Help – Motivational 
Self-Help – Relationships

Social Change

Spirituality – General
Spirituality – Inspirational
Spirituality – Journals & Quotes
Spirituality – Novelty & Gift Book

Sports – General
Sports – Autobiography/Biography

Transportation – Automobile/Motorcycle/Mechanical

Travel – Guides
Travel – Essay
Travel – Pictorial
Travel – Recreational

True Crime – Non-Fiction

Young Adult – Educational
Young Adult – Non-Fiction
Youth Issues

Women's Issues