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Welcome to the 7th Annual National Best Books Awards! Sponsored by USA Book News based in Los Angeles, California
The National “Best Books 2010” Awards arespecifically designed to garner MEDIA COVERAGE & BOOK SALES for the winners & finalists throughout the 2010 holiday retail season and 2011! Winners & finalists will be announced October 2010.
Enter Your 2010 & 2009 Titles! Open to all books with an ISBN and published in 2010 (galley copies welcome). 2009 titles are also eligible.
USA Book News Coverage for Every September Entry!Enter on or before September 30, 2010 and receive a four-month full-color listing (valued at $1000.00!) on USABookNews.com which includes your color book cover, a brief paragraph about your title and a hyperlink to your website.
Affordable Entry Fee! $69.00 per title/per category. 130 active categories to choose from including first time author and design categories.
USA Book News Picks Winners! Our industry judges continue to produce stellar results on an annual basis! Many titles have gone on to greatness after placing in the Best Books Awards over our seven year history. Over 80 publishers who placed in the 2008 Best Books Awards went on to place in one or more of the following prestigious award programs: the 2009 Benjamin Franklin Awards, the 2009 IPPY’s and the 2009 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards!
USA Book News Exposure: An Eight-Month Book Listing (valued at $2,000.00!) which includes your color book cover, a brief paragraph about your title and a hyperlink to your website. Fantastic coverage for the busy 2010 holiday season & 2011! USABookNews.com is currently listed on thousands of book related-websites and welcomes thousands of visitors per month. View a complete list of Winners and Finalists of the 2009 competition. 2004-2009 results can also be viewed from our "About Us" page.
Unprecedented National Media & Industry Exposure: Instant coverage of results from our online network of media outlets and industry contacts for a combined, immediate exposure to over 500,000+ subscribers. In addition, the national media campaign kicks off October 2010! Read the 2009 National Press Release
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 will be available for purchase for all winners & finalists in each category. Past winners and finalists have utilized this award by creating and distributing their own press releases with great success!
Major publishers and thousands of independent houses have participated in the "Best Books" Awards over our seven year history. We would love to include your titles in this esteemed group of authors and publishers.
Feel free to e-mail-us with any comments or questions and we will be happy to respond!
Very best and GOOD LUCK!
Jeff Keen President & CEO JPX Media
USABookNews.com
“USA Book News and the Best Books Awards have been an integral part of my publishing success over the last three years. First winning multiple Best Book awards in 2007 for my self-published/self distributed book, I gained incredible national media exposure. A new edition of my book was released again in 2009 with a new cover, new ISBN and national distribution. This 2009 win in the Autobiography/Memoir category is bittersweet and will only help me to get my story out to more people who are affected by mental illness in their families. A very special ‘Thank You’ to President & CEO, Jeff Keen —you and your team are the most professional and results oriented executives in the publishing industry.” —Thom Bierdz, Author/Actor/Artist, “Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery”, 2009 Best Books Winner.
“Costco recently picked up Greg Park's fantasy adventure series and they are selling a lot of Veil of Darkness (National Best Books Winner) and Cleansing Hunt (National Best Books Finalist). They've found that when the award stickers are on the books, they sell even better.” —Chantilly Park
“Thank you so much for the honor of being an award winner (again) with USA Book News. The award and the book sticker significantly increased my book sales and distribution in 2008. To win for a second time is a dream come true. I will utilize the marketing materials that you have provided which are also quite helpful in my promotions. I am truly indebted to USA Book News.” —Linda Kenney Miller, Award Winning Author, 2008 & 2009
"I wanted to thank you for your prestigious award made in November, 2009. In the four months since winning USA Book News - 2009 Best Book (History - Media / Entertainment), my paperback:
has been added to the prestigious libraries of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Writers Guild Foundation
is now being sold at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills
is now available at 35 Borders stores
is now available at Barnes & Noble and Costco stores in Hollywood
will be promoted during the 2010 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival
I appreciate the press received from your tremendous organization!" —Manny Pacheco, Award-winning Author, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History
Enter your book(s) on or before September 30, 2010 and receive a four-month full color listing on USABookNews.com! (All entries must be postmarked on or before September 30, 2010.)
Final Entry Deadline is September 30, 2010. (All entries must be postmarked on or before September 30, 2010.)
Winners and Finalists will be announced nationally late October 2010.
Eligible titles must have a 2010 or 2009 publication date and ISBN number.
Galley copies are welcome.
All sales are final. All entry books become the property of JPX Media and are donated to charity or discarded after the competition and will not be returned.
“Thanks so much for the finalist award. I appreciate how clear, prompt, and professional the whole process was, and I'm excited to share the good news.” —Michael Linsin, 2009 Award Finalist
“We want to let you know how much we appreciated working with you with the two books we submitted. What impressed us was your availability, your responsiveness and above all the vision to which you have given birth. You have provided writers the opportunity to have their work assessed by the content of their work and the quality of their craft, rather than the name and reputation of the publisher they have, or lack of one. We were thrilled to have our two books recognized; one a winner and the other a finalist. Thank you very much. What you are doing and what you have done is greatly appreciated.” —Val Walton and Colin Mallard, 2009 Award Winning Publishers
"Thank you USA Book News for creating the Best Books Awards! I'm honored to have been named an award-winning finalist. The media and industry exposure has been widespread. Your awards program is highly respected in the industry and very supportive of participants. I strongly recommend participation to every author. Keep up the excellent work!" —Charles Jacobs, Author "The Writer Within You", Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007
“Thank you USA Book News! After placing as an award-winning finalist in the Best Books 2007 Awards, I enjoyed increased media attention and exposure. I heartily thank you for your continued important work within the publishing industry, and look forward to entering my new book into this year's competition.” —Wang-Ching LIU, Publisher/Author "Chinese Easy To Learn”, Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST (This list is on your entry form as well)
Your submission package should contain the following:
ONE copy of your book per category entered (Galley copies are welcome)
A completed Entry Form for each title.
A past Press Release or Marketing Material for each title (if available)
A check for the entry fees, payable to JPX Media (if paying by check) or
Be sure to include your Online Payment Order number on your entry form.
"Thank you USA Book News for these wonderful awards and recognition. Because of them, I've enjoyed increased sales, been featured in local, national and international print media, and have been invited by various groups to speak, give book readings, and sign books. These awards validate my book and open doors as we shop the film version of it. None of us manifest our dreams alone...thank you for helping make mine come true!" —Sonya Haramis, M.Ed., Publisher/Author “Peace of the Dreamer”, Best Books 2007 Winner
“USA Book News is really an incredible network. I'm proud to be a part of it.” —Kathleen Clauson, Finalist, Best Books 2008 Awards
“Thank you for honoring my book as finalist in your book awards program! On behalf of fellow publishers and authors, thank you for providing such a wonderful opportunity for unsung voices to be heard and appreciated.” —Shirley Cheng, Finalist, Best Books 2008 Awards
“Thank you for your support to the ARTS and allowing the everyday people find some success. I appreciate this honor and will live up to what the award represents.” —Alyssa Amori, Finalist, Best Books 2008 Awards
Please fill out an entry form for each title entered, print out and include the completed form with your submission. Be sure to review the "Submission Checklist" on each entry form.
"It is with great joy and appreciation that I write you personally to commend the work you and your team are doing. The results were like a big pat on my back, a major encouragement...I hope to make it to the Awards next year, not once but again and again because the Best Books Awards have proven to be a place where I know I can trust my works on their scale, without fear, and gladly accept the results knowing your definition of quality is not just literal but all encompassing." —Glory Odemene, Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007
“This award will boost my effort for publishing a whole collection of unique illustrated books including poetry and fiction.” —Sunny Kapoor, Finalist, Best Books 2008 Awards
Thank you so much for naming my novel as a finalist in the humor category. I am thrilled! I appreciate your recognition of my work.” —Linda C. Wright, Finalist, Best Books 2008 Awards
“Keep doing what you are doing, it’s making a difference for upcoming writers!” —Rev. Kim R. Brewer, Finalist, Best Books 2008 Awards
“Thank you for bestowing such an honor for my book!” —Frank J. Eberhart, Finalist, Best Books 2008 Awards
"Thank you for all your good work in creating the Best Books Awards. Through your efforts you are giving a great boost to the world of publishing. Book-lovers everywhere are all in your debt. Thanks so much!" —David Evans, Award Winner, Best Books 2007
"Keep up the awesome work and thanks again for supporting the industry in such a professional manner!" —Dawn King, Award-Winning Finalist, Best Books 2007
“Your award has helped give my book attention it would not have gotten before. Several radio stations have asked for interviews, and I was featured in a Los Angeles newspaper! Again, thank you for giving my book this type of exposure” —Janet Alston Jackson, A Cry for Light, Best Books 2006 Award Winner
Animals/Pets – General Animals/Pets – Health Animals/Pets – Novelty
Anthologies – Non-Fiction
Art – General Art – Instructional/How-To
Autobiography/Memoirs
Best Cover Design Best Interior Design Best New Fiction (an author's first published fiction work) Best New Non-Fiction (an author's first published non-fiction work)
Biography – General Biography – Historical
Book Arts
Business – General Business – Careers Business – Entrepreneurship & Small Business Business – Management & Leadership Business – Marketing & Advertising Business – Motivational Business – Personal Finance Business – Real Estate Business – Reference Business – Sales Business – Writing/Publishing
Children’s Book Series (latest book in the series must have a 2009 or 2010 publication date) Children’s Educational Children's Fiction Children's Mind/Body/Spirit Children's Non-Fiction Children's Novelty & Gift Book Children's Religious
Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Fiction Children's Picture Book – Hardcover Fiction w/ Audio CD Children’s Picture Book – Hardcover Non-Fiction Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Fiction Children's Picture Book – Softcover Fiction w/ Audio CD Children’s Picture Book – Softcover Non-Fiction
Current Events – Media/Entertainment Current Events – Political/Social
Education/Academic Education PreK-12
Environment – Political/Social Environment – Green /Alternative Energy/Conservation
Fiction & Literature – General Fiction & Literature – African American Fiction Fiction & Literature – Anthologies Fiction & Literature – Chick Lit/Women’s Lit Fiction & Literature – Cross Genre Fiction Fiction & Literature – Fantasy/Science Fiction Fiction & Literature – Gay & Lesbian Fiction Fiction & Literature – Graphic Novels Fiction & Literature – Historical Fiction Fiction & Literature – Horror Fiction & Literature – Literary Fiction Fiction & Literature – Multicultural Fiction Fiction & Literature – Mystery/Suspense Fiction & Literature – New Age Fiction Fiction & Literature – Religious Fiction Fiction & Literature – Romance Fiction & Literature – Short Story Fiction Fiction & Literature – Thriller/Adventure Fiction & Literature – Visionary Fiction Fiction & Literature – Western Fiction & Literature – Young Adult Fiction
Gift & Specialty Books
Health – General Health – Addiction & Recovery Health – Aging/50+ Health – Alternative Medicine Health – Cancer Health – Death & Dying Health – Diet & Weight Loss Health – Exercise & Fitness Health – Organizers & Planners Health – Medical Reference Health – Psychology/Mental Health Health – Sex/Sexuality Health – Women’s Health
History – General History – Ancient History – Media/Entertainment History – Military/Political History – United States History – World
Home – General Home – Decorating/Interior Design Home – Environment/Health Home – Exterior Design/Landscaping Home – Gardening
Spirituality – General Spirituality – Inspirational
Sports – General
Travel – Guides Travel – Essay Travel – Pictorial
True Crime – Non-Fiction
Young Adult – Educational Young Adult – Non-Fiction
Women's Issues
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