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• Welcome Letter
• Entry Fees & Deadline
• Payment Options
• Submission Checklist
• Entry Form
• Official 2027 Categories

Welcome to The 2027 International Book Awards!

Over our 18-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 nearly two decades ago, there were only a handful of book awards online. Now? There are thousands of contests, some of which 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 seventeen 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! Pope Francis, George Saunders, Vanessa Williams, Kitty Kelley, Anne Geddes, Daymond John, Mark Nepo 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 2022–2027 Titles! Open to all books with an ISBN and published 2022 through 2027 (galley copies welcome).

• 2010–2021 titles are welcome in our sister program, The 2027 American Legacy Book Awards!

• Entry Fee: $77 per title/per category

• New for 2027: Expanded Fiction Categories!

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

• We Pick Winners! Many titles that have placed in our award program have gone on to place in other contests geared toward the independent press. View the 2025 International Book Awards Press Release. View the Full Results of the 2025 Competition.

• Social Media Exposure on our 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 2010–2024 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 are below in "Submission Checklist."
• Results will be announced online in June 2027.
• Titles must have a 2022-2027 publication date, published in English or Spanish with an ISBN or ASIN number.
• 2010–2021 titles are welcome in our sister program, The American Legacy Book Awards
• Final Entry Deadline: March 31, 2027
• Galley copies are welcome.
• If paying via check: All entry fees must be paid by check or money order in U.S. Dollars (“USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks or money orders) or process your payment online below.
• All entered books must be a human-written/illustrated original work that is copyrighted by the author. (A.I. Policy)
• 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.

OFFICIAL 2027 CATEGORIES

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LEGACY CATEGORIES FOR OLDER TITLES*
*For books published 2010-2021 with an ISBN

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 2027 American Legacy Book Awards

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2027 OFFICIAL CATEGORIES*
*For books published 2022-2027 with an ISBN

Animals/Pets – General
Animals/Pets – Narrative Nonfiction

Anthologies – Nonfiction

Art

Autobiography/Memoirs

Best Cover Design: Adult Fiction
Best Cover Design: Children’s Fiction
Best Cover Design – Nonfiction
Best Interior Design / Illustrations
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 — Adventure: General
Fiction — Adventure: Epic
Fiction — Adventure: Historical
Fiction — Adventure: War & Military
Fiction — Anthologies: Fiction
Fiction — African-American Fiction

Fiction — Christian Inspirational: Fiction
Fiction — Coming of Age
Fiction — Cross Genre Fiction
Fiction — Family Saga
Fiction — Fantasy: General
Fiction — Fantasy: Epic/High Fantasy
Fiction — Fantasy: Historical

Fiction — Graphic Novel
Fiction — General Fiction
Fiction — Historical Fiction
Fiction — Holidays: Fiction

Fiction — Horror: General
Fiction — Horror: Occult
Fiction — Horror: Psychological
Fiction — Horror: Paranormal/Supernatural

Fiction — Inspirational Fiction
Fiction — Juvenile Fiction (Ages 6-9)
Fiction — LGBTQ+ Fiction
Fiction — Literary Fiction
Fiction — Military Fiction
Fiction — Multicultural Fiction

Fiction — Mystery/Suspense: General
Fiction — Mystery/Suspense: Cozy Mysteries ("Cozies")
Fiction — Mystery/Suspense: Hard-Boiled/Crime
Fiction — Mystery/Suspense: Historical
Fiction — Mystery/Suspense: Multi-Cultural & Diverse
Fiction — Mystery/Suspense: Procedurals
Fiction — Mystery/Suspense: Romantic Suspense

Fiction — New Age Fiction
Fiction — Novelette (7,500 to 17,500 words)
Fiction — Novella (17,500 to 40,000 words)

Fiction — Pre-Teen Fiction (Ages 10-12)
Fiction — Religious Fiction
Fiction — Romance: General
Fiction — Romance: Erotica
Fiction — Romance: Historical
Fiction — Romance: Paranormal/Supernatural
Fiction — Romance: Romantic Comedy

Fiction — Science Fiction: General
Fiction — Science Fiction: Alien/Space
Fiction — Science Fiction: Cyberpunk
Fiction — Science Fiction: Parallel Universe/Alternative
Fiction — Science Fiction: Post-Apocalyptic
Fiction — Short Story Fiction
Fiction — Sports Fiction

Fiction — Travelogue Fiction
Fiction — Thriller: General
Fiction — Thriller: Crime
Fiction — Thriller: Legal
Fiction — Thriller: Medical
Fiction — Thriller: Political
Fiction — Thriller: Psychological
Fiction — Thriller: Religious
Fiction — Thriller: Techno

Fiction — Urban Fiction
Fiction — Visionary Fiction
Fiction — Western
Fiction — Women's Fiction
Fiction — Young Adult Fiction (Ages 13 & up)

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 – Nature
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