Next_Generation_Indie_Book_Awards

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

Largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers

Not to be confused with the awards presented by Australian Independent Booksellers, the Indie Book Awards.

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards, also known as the Indie Book Awards, is a literary awards program that recognizes and honors authors and publishers of exceptional independently published books in 70 different categories.[1][2] "Indies" include small presses, larger independent publishers, university presses, e-book publishers, and self-published authors.[3] Established in 2007, it is the largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers and is presented by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group.

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History

The not-for-profit [4] awards program was founded in 2007 by Catherine Goulet and is presented by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group in cooperation with co-founder Marilyn Allen of Allen O’Shea Literary Agency. The judges are professionals from the book publishing industry, including literary agents, editors, publishing executives, book reviewers, writing teachers, and authors.[5][6][7]

Cash prizes and medals are awarded to winners and finalists ranging from $100 to $1,500,[8] grand prize winners are also awarded a trophy,[9] and the top books in each category are reviewed by literary agents for possible representation. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards are announced each year during BookExpo America in a catalog distributed to BookExpo attendees.[10] Winners and Finalists are honored at a reception during BookExpo America. The awards ceremonies are held at landmark locations in New York City including the Plaza Hotel[11][12] and the Harvard Club of New York City.[13] In 2016 the ceremony was held at the Newberry Library in Chicago.[14]

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards program has been said to be the 'Sundance' of the book publishing world.[15][16]

Recipients

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    "New Novel: Shaken Allegiances - October 2009". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
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    "First-Time Novelist Amber Lehman Aces The Next Generation Indie Book Awards". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
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    "The Predator Next Door" Book Wins Prestigious 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
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    "Conversations with Richard Fidler". Retrieved 2016-07-20.
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    "Dave Riese pens a best indie book of 2016". Retrieved 2016-07-20.
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    "The Fiction Gallery". Retrieved 2010-12-14.
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    "What is the Sundance of Indie Books? | Publish with Connie". publishwithconnie.com. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
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    "Winners". Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
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