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You’re invited to enter the 33rd annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program, regarded as one of the nation’s highest honors in independent publishing. The Awards are unique in that entrants receive direct feedback on their submissions, with the actual judging forms returned to all publishers.

Click here to download this year’s Call for Entries!

Independent publishers of books with a copyright date of 2020 may enter the current competition. In addition to the standard categories covering most corners of the publishing industry, we’re happy to announce the return of our audiobook, graphic novel, and horror categories.

Check out the short videos and FAQ below and, as always, let me know if you have questions. I look forward to receiving your entries and am happy to help!