INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

Welcome to The 2024 International Book Awards!
Sponsored by American Book Fest™ based in Los Angeles & Phoenix

Over our 15-year history, thousands of self-published and indie authors have leveraged the promotional power of their International Book Award to increase online recognition, enhance their title’s credibility, and garner more attention in the crowded book buying marketplace.

When we started out over a decade ago, there were only a handful of book awards online. Now? There are hundreds of contests, some that pop up and fade out in a year's time. A history of solid results is extremely important when considering entering an award program, and for fifteen years, the International Book Awards have delivered.

Who has won a prestigious International Book Award or Best Book Award (our older, sister award program) over our long history? Some of the biggest names in the industry! Amy Tan, Anne Lamott, Vanessa Williams, Shark Tank’s Daymon John, Brad Thor, Pope Francis, Kitty Kelley, Anne Geddes, Clive Barker, Julie Andrews and many others. Click on our Award Laureate page for an expanded list.

The publishing industry is rapidly evolving. A printed book is no longer just a printed book.

Fiction and non-fiction books have the potential to be turned into interactive e-books, television and movie programs, documentaries, reality-based programming, video games, graphic novels, web series, live workshops, and so much more.

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, we have the unique advantage of gaining access to both the publishing and entertainment industries like no other book award program currently operating.

You’ve put tremendous time and energy into your work. By winning an International Book Award, you permanently build your credibility as an established author!

• Enter Your 2022-2024 Titles! Open to all books with an ISBN and published in 2024 (galley copies welcome). 2022 and 2023 titles are also eligible.

• NEW! Legacy Categories for books published 2010-2021. (Older titles can also be entered into our sister competition, The 2024 American Legacy Book Awards!)

• Entry Fee: $69 per book/per category

• E-mail Submission Now Available! Details below & on page 2 of your entry form.
  

• We Pick Winners! Our judges continue to deliver fantastic results on an annual basis! Many titles that have placed in our award program have gone on to place in other contests geared toward the independent press. View the 2023 International Book Awards Press Release. View the Full Results of the 2023 Competition.

• Social Media Exposure on our American Book Fest Facebook Page! Our Facebook pages have over 132,000 book lovers!

• A History of Excellence! Over the last 20 years, the American Book Fest has featured over twenty thousand books from mainstream, indie and self-publishers. We will continue to promote books to the national and international book buying public! View the 2010-2022 International Book Awards Archive

WINNERS & FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY RECEIVE:

• Results Announced on American Book Fest's Social Media Pages (132,000+ Fans/Friends)

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

• High-Res Digital Logos: Unlike other award programs, our digital logos are free to use on your book cover, website, social media, and marketing material.

• Marketing Tips & Ideas to Promote Your Award: The announcement e-mail includes links and ideas for you to maximize the impact of your award. It’s time to think outside the box and make your book relevant again!

• E-mail Submission Now Available! Details Below in "Submission Checklist"
• Results will be announced online late June 2024.
• Eligible titles must have a 2022-2024 publication date, published in English and have an ISBN number.
• NEW! Legacy categories for books published 2010-2021! Details Below in "Official Categories"
• Final Entry Deadline: April 30, 2024
• Galley copies are welcome.
• All entry fees must be paid by check/money order in U.S. Dollars (“USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks/money orders) or process your payment online below.
• All sales are final. All entry books will be donated or recycled after the competition.
• All PDF Files & E-books are permanently deleted after the competition.
• Questions? Please e-mail us.

“Winning the ‘Self Help Book of the Year’ from your company has really made a big difference.”
—Steve Olsher

“I did a book signing at the Book Expo of America today. A lot of people approached me because they saw the sticker from the International Book Awards. This definitely picked me up some recognition so thank you much!”
—Mike Saxton

OFFICIAL 2024 CATEGORIES

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INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS LEGACY CATEGORIES*
*For books published 2010-2021 with an ISBN

Legacy — Autobiography/Memoirs
Legacy — Business
Legacy — Children’s Book
Legacy — Fiction
Legacy — Nonfiction
Legacy — Self-Help/Spirituality

NEW AWARD PROGRAM FOR OLDER TITLES!
Looking for more award opportunities and expanded categories for your older titles?
Click Here to learn more about the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards

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2024 OFFICIAL CATEGORIES*
*For books published 2022-2024 with an ISBN

Animals/Pets – General
Animals/Pets – Narrative Nonfiction

Anthologies – Nonfiction

Art

Autobiography/Memoirs

Best Cover Design – Fiction
Best Cover Design – Nonfiction
Best Interior Design
Best New Fiction
Best New Non-Fiction

Biography – General

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

Children’s Educational
Children's Fiction
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Children's Nonfiction
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Fiction
Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Nonfiction
Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Fiction
Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Nonfiction
Children's Religious

Cookbooks – General

Current Events

Education/Academic

Fiction – General
Fiction – African-American
Fiction – Anthologies
Fiction – Cross-Genre
Fiction – Fantasy
Fiction – Historical
Fiction – Horror
Fiction – Inspirational
Fiction – LGBTQ+
Fiction – Literary
Fiction – Multicultural
Fiction – Mystery/Suspense
Fiction – New Age
Fiction – Novella (17,500 to 40,000 words)
Fiction – Religious
Fiction – Romance
Fiction – Science Fiction
Fiction – Short Story
Fiction – Thriller/Adventure
Fiction – Visionary
Fiction – Women’s Fiction
Fiction – Young Adult

Health – General
Health – Addiction & Recovery
Health – Aging/50+
Health – Alternative Medicine
Health – Cancer
Health – Death & Dying
Health – Diet & Exercise
Health – Psychology/Mental Health
Health – Women’s Health

History – General
History – Military
History – United States

Home & Garden

Humor/Comedy/Satire

LGBTQ+ – Nonfiction

Multicultural – Nonfiction

New Age – Nonfiction

Nonfiction – General
Nonfiction – Creative
Nonfiction – Cross-Genre
Nonfiction – Inspirational
Nonfiction – Narrative

Novelty & Gift Book

Parenting & Family

Performing Arts – Film, Theater, Dance, Music

Photography

Poetry – General
Poetry – Anthologies
Poetry – Contemporary
Poetry – Narrative
Poetry – Religious

Religion – General
Religion – Christian Inspirational
Religion – Christianity
Religion – Eastern

Science

Self-Help – General
Self-Help – Motivational
Self-Help – Relationships

Social Change

Spirituality – General
Spirituality – Inspirational

Sports

Travel – Guides & Essays

True Crime – Nonfiction

Young Adult – Nonfiction

Women’s Issues / Women’s Studies