Here are the results of this years awards, starting with the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 69 national categories, followed by the regional categories and our outstanding books of the year. Sbpra has published over 6500 authors from over fifty. Independent authors and publishers put a great deal of care into creating quality books for a global audience. Welcome to the 11th annual international awards, sponsored by american book fest. Sbpra publishes top authors and markets them around the world.
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Social icons and navigation watercolor by junik studio. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. The ippys accept applications in over 80 categories, including best regional fiction, best regional nonfiction, best first book, fine art, photography and many more. The foreword indies are judged by a panel of over 120 librarians and booksellers to bring attention to some of the most innovative, creative, and beautiful books from independent presses and authors. Cheers to the authors, illustrators, editors, designers, publishers, and everyone else who make these incredible books possible. All entries, regardless of categories chosen, are automatically considered for special outstanding medals view last years outstanding medalists here. An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are.
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