SAVE 20% OFF ENTRY FEES
EVERY AUGUST ENTRY RECEIVES A 10-MONTH
"FEATURED LISTING" ON AMERICAN BOOK FEST
(Expires August 31, 2026)

• Enter Your 2010-2026 Titles! Open to all books & e-books published in English with an ISBN or ASIN. All entries must be currently available for sale online.

• We Pick Winners! ALBA was created by the same team that launched the “Best Book Awards” 24 years ago. Many titles that have placed in our family of award programs have gone on to garner greater recognition. Visit our featured Award Laureates!

• Social Media Exposure on our Facebook Page! Our Facebook pages have over 131,000 book lovers!

• A History of Excellence! Over the last 24 years, we have 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!

• $59 per title/per category (Expires August 31, 2026)

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

• Winners & Finalists Announced: April 2027

• Results Announced on our Social Media Pages (131,000+ 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 & Premium Certificates will be available for purchase for all winners & 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 “awards@amerbookfest.com” a copy of your filled out entry form as well as a PDF or E-Pub copy of your book.
• Include your e-mail address that was used to process your entry fee payment online (bottom of page one of the entry form).
• If your PDF is too large to send via e-mail, we recommend using WeTransfer.com (a free service).
• “AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement.

• ONE copy of your book, even if entering multiple categories. (Galley copies are welcome).
• A completed Page One Entry Form for each title (You keep Page Two for your records.)
• A check or money order (payable in U.S. Dollars; “USD” must be pre-printed on all international checks or money orders) for the entry fees, payable to “ABF” or “American Book Fest.”
• If paying online, include a copy of your payment confirmation e-mail or the e-mail address you used to place the order.
• “AMERBOOKFES” or “AMERICANBOOKFEST” will appear on your credit card statement.