Royal Dragonfly Book Awards​

Entry Fee: $70 per category (before August 1, 2025); $75 after
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Eligibility: Open to international authors; accepts both print and eBook submissions
Categories: Includes "Best Illustrations" and various children's book genres
Benefits:
Winners receive award seals and certificates
Recognition on the official website
Marketing opportunities through Story Monsters
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Cybils Awards (Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards)

Entry Fee: Free

Deadline: we open a call for submissions from authors and publishers. It is a 10-day period in October beginning on 10/16.

Eligibility: Open to international authors; books must be published in English

Awards: Recognition from a panel of bloggers with expertise in children's literature

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Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per category

Deadline: Mid-August 2025

Eligibility: Open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of children's books written in English or Spanish, intended for the North American market

Awards: Gold, silver, and bronze medals across various age and genre categories

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Children’s Book International (CBI) – American Writing Awards 

Entry Fee: $39 per category

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to international authors; accepts published and unpublished works

Awards: Category winners and finalists receive official award seals and promotional opportunities

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Living Now Book Awards 

Entry Fee: $79 per entry (Early-Bird Deadline 1: January 15, 2025)

Eligibility: Open to authors, illustrators, and publishers worldwide who write and publish in English; accepts traditionally published works

Deadline: June 26, 2025 (Final Deadline)

Details: Celebrates the finest lifestyle books, including children's literature, from independent and traditional publishers.

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Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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LitStar Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per book per category

Eligibility: Open to self-published and traditionally published books

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Details: Celebrates outstanding literary works across multiple categories.

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The Sydney Taylor Book Award

Description: This award recognizes excellence in Jewish children’s literature, but there are related categories that can include religious or spiritual themes relevant to Jewish ministry.

Entry Fee: Free

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The Christlit Book Awards

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Eligibility: Open to Christian-themed books

Deadline: Ongoing acceptance

Details: Recognizes exceptional Christian literature advocating for God's teachings.

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Illumination Book Awards

Entry Fee: Varies; early bird discounts available

Deadline: Typically in November

Eligibility: Open to Christian-themed books in various categories

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Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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Literary Global Book Awards (LGBA)​

Entry Fee: $29 per category
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Eligibility: Open to international authors; accepts published and unpublished works
Categories: Includes Historical Fiction
Benefits:
Eligibility for both category awards and “Book of the Year”
Award seals and certificates for winners and finalists
Recognition on the LGBA website and promotional materials
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Grateful American Book Prize​

Entry Fee: Free
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Eligibility: Open to international authors; accepts books for adolescents (ages 11–15) published between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025
Categories: Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies
Benefits:
$13,000 cash award for the winner
Lifetime membership to The New York Historical Society
Medallion created by artist Clarice Smith
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American Fiction Awards (AFA) – Historical Fiction Category

Entry Fee: $74 per title/per category
Deadline: May 31, 2025

Eligibility: Open to books published between 2020 and 2025
Details: The AFA honors excellence in fiction across various genres, including historical fiction. Winners and finalists receive award seals and are featured in press releases and on the AFA website.

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Best Book Awards – Historical Fiction Category

Entry Fee: $74 per title/per category

Deadline: August 31, 2025

Eligibility: Open to books published between 2020 and 2025

Details: This award recognizes outstanding books in various categories, including historical fiction. Winners and finalists gain promotional opportunities and are featured in press releases and on the award's website.

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Global Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per title

Eligibility: Open to all authors and publishers

Deadline: Varies annually

Details: Recognizes excellence in book publishing across various categories.

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LitStar Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per book per category

Eligibility: Open to self-published and traditionally published books

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Details: Celebrates outstanding literary works across multiple categories.

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Book Excellence Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per title

Eligibility: Open to all authors and publishers

Deadline: Varies annually

Details: Recognizes excellence in book publishing across various categories.

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The International Book Awards

Description: This award honors both traditional and self-published books, with categories that include how-to books. It provides recognition for innovative and impactful works in the field.

Entry Fee: $65

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The Global eBook Awards

Description: This award recognizes excellence in eBook publishing across multiple genres, including instructional and how-to books.

Entry Fee: $40

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The DIY Book Awards

Description: Specifically for books in the how-to and DIY genres, this award recognizes authors and creators in practical and instructional writing.

Entry Fee: $35

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Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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The Maurice Prize in Jewish Fiction

Description: Awarded for a work of Jewish fiction, this prize celebrates authors contributing to Jewish-themed stories.

Entry Fee: Free

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The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute Research Award

Description: Supports scholarly research that explores Jewish women's lives, including fiction, historical narratives, or literary studies.

Entry Fee: Free

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The Chaim Potok Memorial Prize in Jewish Literature

Description: Honors new voices in Jewish literature, especially works that reflect the cultural, religious, and historical dimensions of Jewish life.

Entry Fee: Free

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The AJC Jewish Book Award

Description: This prestigious award recognizes books in multiple categories, including Jewish fiction and non-fiction.

Entry Fee: Free

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The National Jewish Book Awards

Description: Recognizes outstanding books in a variety of categories, including Jewish ministry and spirituality. It is one of the most prestigious Jewish literary awards.

Entry Fee: Free (for authors and publishers)

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The Sydney Taylor Book Award

Description: This award recognizes excellence in Jewish children’s literature, but there are related categories that can include religious or spiritual themes relevant to Jewish ministry.

Entry Fee: Free

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The L.A. Jewish Journal Book Award

Description: A prestigious award that recognizes books with themes related to Jewish spirituality, ministry, or culture. This award is a significant honor for authors working in Jewish ministry genres.

Entry Fee: Free

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The Maurice Prize in Jewish Fiction

Description: The Maurice Prize awards an annual prize to an outstanding work of Jewish fiction, including works that explore Jewish spirituality and ministry themes.

Entry Fee: Free

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The Shalom Hartman Institute's Jewish Writing Contest

Description: Celebrates writing that explores contemporary Jewish identity and ministry, including works that engage deeply with Jewish spirituality and faith-based topics.

Entry Fee: Free

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The Be'eri Writing Award

Description: Awarded by the Shalom Hartman Institute, this prize recognizes outstanding contributions to Jewish thought and ministry writing.

Entry Fee: Free

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Literary Global Children's Book Awards

Entry Fee: $29 per category

Eligibility: Open to all authors, including traditionally published works

Deadline: April 28, 2025

Details: Offers multiple categories, including juvenile fiction; winners receive promotional support

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LitStar Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per book per category

Eligibility: Open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of self-published or traditionally published books

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Details: Recognizes excellence in various literary categories, including juvenile fiction

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Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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The Sydney Taylor Book Award

Description: This award recognizes excellence in Jewish children’s literature, but there are related categories that can include religious or spiritual themes relevant to Jewish ministry.

Entry Fee: Free

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1. Golden Wreath of Struga Poetry Evenings

• Overview: Established in 1966, the Golden Wreath is a prestigious international award presented annually at the Struga Poetry Evenings in North Macedonia. It honors a poet's lifetime achievement and contribution to world poetry. 

• Entry Fee: Not applicable. The Golden Wreath is a lifetime achievement award; poets do not submit entries for consideration.

2. Bridges of Struga

• Overview: Initiated in 2003 in collaboration with UNESCO, this award recognizes the best debut poetry book by a young author (under 35 years old).

• Entry Requirements: Debut books published in the previous two years are eligible. Submissions must include three copies of the book, translations of at least seven poems into English, and a short biography.

• Prize: The award includes a statuette, monetary prize, and publication of the laureate's book in Macedonian.

• Deadline: Submissions typically close on February 21st each year. 

• Entry Fee: There is no entry fee for this award. Eligible candidates must submit their debut poetry books along with required materials by the specified deadline.

3. Griffin Poetry Prize

• Overview: Founded in 2000, this Canadian award is one of the world's most generous poetry prizes. In 2022, it combined its Canadian and International categories into a single prize.

• Prize: The winner receives CAD$130,000, with each shortlisted poet receiving CAD$10,000. Additionally, a Canadian First Book Prize of CAD$10,000 is awarded, along with a six-week residency in Italy.

• Entry Requirements: Submissions must be made by publishers for books of poetry written in or translated into English. 

• Entry Fee: Publishers are responsible for submitting entries, and there is no entry fee mentioned for submissions.

4. International Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine

• Overview: Established in 2009, this prize explores the relationship between poetry and medicine.

• Prize: The Open First Prize is £5,000.

• Entry Requirements: Open to poets worldwide; submissions should relate to medical themes.

• Entry Fee: The entry fee varies by category. For the Open category, there is an entry fee; however, the exact amount is not specified in the provided sources. The Young Poets category does not have an entry fee.

5. Montreal International Poetry Prize

• Overview: A biennial competition launched in 2011, it awards a single poem.

• Prize: The winner receives CAD$20,000, making it one of the largest monetary awards for a single poem.

• Entry Requirements: Open to poets worldwide; submissions must be in English.

• Entry Fee: The entry fee is CAD$20 (approximately $15 USD) for submissions made by May 1. Entries submitted between May 2 and May 15 incur a fee of CAD$25 (approximately $19 USD).

6. National Poetry Competition

• Overview: Established in 1978 by the UK-based Poetry Society, this annual competition is open to poets from around the world.

• Prize: The First Prize is £5,000.

• Entry Requirements: Poems can be on any subject and must be previously unpublished.

• Entry Fee: The entry fee is £7 per poem for the first three poems, and £4 per poem thereafter.

7. Arvon International Poetry Prize

• Overview: A biennial competition recognizing outstanding poetry.

• Entry Requirements: Open to poets internationally.

• Entry Fee: Specific information about the entry fee for this prize is not readily available in the provided sources.

8. Nobel Prize in Literature

• Overview: Established in 1901, this prestigious award honors authors for their entire body of work across various literary forms, not exclusively poetry.

• Prize: The laureate receives a medal, diploma, and a monetary award.

• Entry Requirements: Candidates are nominated by qualified individuals and organizations; unsolicited nominations are not accepted.

• Entry Fee: Not applicable. The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded based on nominations from qualified individuals and organizations; there is no submission process or entry fee.

9. Poetic Republic Poetry Prize

• Overview: An anonymous peer-review poetry competition

• Entry Requirements: Poets submit their work anonymously and participate in reviewing other submissions.

• Entry Fee: Specific information about the entry fee for this competition is not readily available in the provided sources.

10. Poetry London Prize

• Overview: An annual competition organized by Poetry London magazine.

• Prize: The First Prize is £5,000.

• Entry Requirements: Open to poets worldwide; submissions must be in English and previously unpublished.

• Entry Fee: The entry fee is £5 per poem for subscribers to Poetry London and £8 per poem for non-subscribers.

Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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LitStar Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per book per category

Eligibility: Open to self-published and traditionally published books

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Details: Celebrates outstanding literary works across multiple categories.

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The Bertrand Russell Prize for Philosophy

Description: A prize awarded for excellent philosophical work, particularly that which makes a significant contribution to the public understanding of philosophy.

Entry Fee: Free

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Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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The Philip K. Dick Award

Description: The Philip K. Dick Award honors the best science fiction paperback original published in the US. It recognizes works that showcase inventive, thought-provoking sci-fi narratives.

Entry Fee: $35

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The Locus Awards

Description: Recognizes outstanding science fiction, fantasy, and horror works across various categories, including best novel, best short story, and best first novel.

Entry Fee: Free

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The Compton Crook Award

Description: Awarded annually to the best first science fiction, fantasy, or horror novel published in the US during the previous year. It celebrates new voices in speculative fiction.

Entry Fee: Free

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LitStar Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per book per category

Eligibility: Open to self-published and traditionally published books

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Details: Celebrates outstanding literary works across multiple categories.

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LitStar Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per book per category

Eligibility: Open to self-published and traditionally published books

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Details: Celebrates outstanding literary works across multiple categories.

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Storytrade Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75

Deadline: Varies annually

Eligibility: Open to authors and presses located within North America

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LitStar Book Awards

Entry Fee: $75 per book per category

Eligibility: Open to self-published and traditionally published books

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Details: Celebrates outstanding literary works across multiple categories.

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The YA Author Awards

Description: An award recognizing excellence in the young adult genre, it celebrates both new and established authors who write for a YA audience.

Entry Fee: $25

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The Young Adult Fiction Award by the International Book Awards

Description: Recognizes outstanding young adult fiction works. This award is part of the International Book Awards and includes a variety of genres.

Entry Fee: $75

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Old Mate Media

Cost: Free

Details: Provides free reviews for children's picture books. Authors are required to provide a copy of the book and share the review link on social media.

Contact: Submit your book details via email as outlined on their website.​ 

LitPick

Cost: Free

Details: Provides reviews of children's and YA books, reviewed by children and young adults. Offers both paid and free review options.

Contact: Visit their website for submission details and to apply for free review opportunities.​

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Coming in June

The Silver Petticoat Review

Cost: Free

Details: While they no longer accept unsolicited review requests, they are open to receiving press releases and publicity announcements about books, movies, and shows. If they find the content fitting, they may choose to review it.

Contact: Amber   or Autumn  

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Canadian Jewish Studies – Book Review Guidelines

Cost: Free

Details: Canadian Jewish Studies / Études juives canadiennes seeks to review new scholarship from all disciplines that offer meaningful contributions to the field of Canadian Jewish studies. Reviewers should contact the section editors with their institutional information, preferred language to compose the review, preferred language of the book, area of interest, email address, and mailing address. For publishers, books can be sent to the book review editors:

English: Vardit Lightstone 

French: Valentina Gaddi

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Bookishly Jewish

Overview: A blog dedicated to reviewing books by Jewish authors, including those that explore Jewish-Christian themes and Messianic perspectives.

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AJS Review – Book Review Submissions

Cost: Free

Details: AJS Review is a peer-reviewed journal publishing scholarly articles and book reviews covering the field of Jewish Studies. Books for review should be sent to the appropriate Book Review Editor based on the subject area:

Bible/Rabbinics: Professor Dov Weiss 

Medieval/Early Modern: Professor Arnold Franklin

Modern: Professor Naomi Brenner

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Ancient Jew Review – Book Review Submissions

Cost: Free

Details: Ancient Jew Review is a digital journal publishing scholarly articles and book reviews related to the study of the ancient world. They accept submissions of book reviews, essays, and other scholarly content. Submissions should be sent to Ancient Jew Review.

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OfTheBook – Literary Journal Submissions

Cost: Free

Details: OfTheBook is a literary journal that publishes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from new and established Jewish voices. They accept submissions of original work, including book reviews. Submissions should be sent to OfTheBook . ​

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Bookishly Jewish

Overview: A blog dedicated to reviewing books by Jewish authors, including those that explore Jewish-Christian themes and Messianic perspectives.

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AJS Review – Book Review Submissions

Cost: Free

Details: AJS Review is a peer-reviewed journal publishing scholarly articles and book reviews covering the field of Jewish Studies. Books for review should be sent to the appropriate Book Review Editor based on the subject area:

Bible/Rabbinics: Professor Dov Weiss 

Medieval/Early Modern: Professor Arnold Franklin

Modern: Professor Naomi Brenner

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Ancient Jew Review – Book Review Submissions

Cost: Free

Details: Ancient Jew Review is a digital journal publishing scholarly articles and book reviews related to the study of the ancient world. They accept submissions of book reviews, essays, and other scholarly content. Submissions should be sent to Ancient Jew Review.

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OfTheBook – Literary Journal Submissions

Cost: Free

Details: OfTheBook is a literary journal that publishes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from new and established Jewish voices. They accept submissions of original work, including book reviews. Submissions should be sent to OfTheBook . ​

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Old Mate Media

Cost: Free

Details: Provides free reviews for children's picture books. Authors are required to provide a copy of the book and share the review link on social media.

Contact: Submit your book details via email as outlined on their website.​ 

LitPick

Cost: Free

Details: Provides reviews of children's and YA books, reviewed by children and young adults. Offers both paid and free review options.

Contact: Visit their website for submission details and to apply for free review opportunities.​

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Coming in June

Coming in June

SFReader.com

Cost: Free

Details: SFReader.com reviews science fiction, fantasy, and horror books. Reviewers can receive print-on-demand copies, e-books, or other formats. To request a review, send a copy of your book to Michael D. Griffiths at:
Attn: SFReader Review Editor

Michael D. Griffiths

2954 North Campbell Ave

PO Box 937

Tucson AZ 85719

Include your contact information and a brief synopsis of the book.​

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FanLit (Fantasy Literature)

Cost: Free

Details: FanLit is a long-standing site dedicated to fantasy and science fiction book reviews. They feature a team of reviewers who provide in-depth analyses of various works.

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LitPick

Cost: Free

Details: Provides reviews of children's and YA books, reviewed by children and young adults. Offers both paid and free review options.

Contact: Visit their website for submission details and to apply for free review opportunities.​

YA Bibliophile

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Cost: Free

Details: YA Bibliophile is a blog dedicated to young adult literature. The reviewer, Heidi, accepts books from publishers and provides honest reviews. She is open to reviewing ARCs and published books, including e-books readable on Kindle. Self-published books are not accepted at this time. ​

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Ali's Review Corner

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Cost: Free

Details: Ali's Review Corner focuses on various genres, including YA. Authors can submit a brief synopsis (under 300 words) and the first book in a series for review consideration. Accepted formats include Kindle and PDF. Reviews are posted on the blog, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Urban Reviews

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Cost: Free

Details: Urban Reviews specializes in African-American fiction, including YA/Teen genres. Authors must submit a book description, cover image, and an excerpt (at least one full chapter) for review consideration. Accepted books may be reviewed within a six-month period. ​

Coming in June

The Author's Show

Description: A well-established interview platform for authors of all genres.

Cost: Free to submit for consideration; $49 for featured placement if accepted

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The Book Review Podcast – The New York Times

Platform: Podcast / News Media

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Details: Hosted by editors and critics at The New York Times Book Review, this weekly podcast features conversations with authors, critics, and publishing insiders. It is known for thoughtful interviews on literary fiction, nonfiction, YA, and everything in between.

Author Blurb Podcast

Description: Features interviews with new and established authors.

Cost: Free interview application, small optional donation encouraged

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The Reading With Robin Podcast and Radio Show

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Details:
 Hosted by Robin Kall, this long-running book talk radio show features conversations with bestselling and debut authors. It has a strong following among literary lovers and is open to pitches for author interviews.

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CBC Radio – The Next Chapter

Platform: Radio / Podcast

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Details: Hosted by Shelagh Rogers, The Next Chapter is a popular Canadian radio show focused on books and writing. It features interviews with authors across all genres—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and YA—especially those with unique voices and compelling narratives. International authors are also welcomed.

Dream Chasers Radio with Yaya Diamond

Description: Podcast/radio show for authors, entrepreneurs, and creatives.

Cost: $50 for a feature interview (video + audio replay)

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