Reading the West Book Awards – Nominate a Title

  • The Reading the West Book Awards honor the best fiction, non-fiction, and illustrated books for adults and children set in one of the twelve MPIBA member states, or created by an author or artist living or working in the region. The awards celebrate the spirit of the west and the rich variety of writing in and about our region and reflect the extraordinary diversity of our reading public.
    Before submitting, please read through this information page.

  • Qualifications

    In order to be considered for the 31st Annual Reading the West Book Awards, submissions must meet the following criteria:
    -The book must have been originally published in 2020.
    -The book must be available through mainstream distribution channels at standard rates & terms.
    -The person submitting or the publisher (if different) must be able to provide complimentary reading copies (approximately 5-15) to our bookseller reading committees. Copies must be available to mail by January 15, 2021.
    -The person submitting or the publisher (if different) must pay the $150 nomination fee.

  • Your Information

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  • Invoicing Information

    Nominations are $150 per title. An invoice will be sent to the contact information provided below following your submission. Invoices must be paid by January 15th for your title(s) to be considered.