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The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is an awards program that recognizes and honors authors and publishers of exceptional independently published books in 60 different categories [1]. The not-for-profit [2] awards program was started in 2007 by Catherine Goulet and is presented by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group in cooperation with Marilyn Allen of Allen O’Shea Literary Agency. The panel of judges is comprised of professionals from the book publishing industry including literary agents, editors, publishing executives, book reviewers, writing teachers, and authors [3] [4].

Cash prizes and medals are awarded to winners and finalists ranging from $100 to $1,500 [5], grand prize winners are also awarded a trophy [6], and the top book 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 [7]. Winners and Finalists are honored at a reception during BookExpo held at the Plaza Hotel [8] [9]

Past winners and finalists include

Paco Ahlgren for Discipline

Janey Bennett for The Pale Surface of Things [10]

David Desmond for The Misadventures of Oliver Booth: Life in the Lap of Luxury

Peter Johnston for Negotiating with Giants.

Jim McCormick for The Power of Risk - How Intelligent Choices Will Make You More Successful

Kate Morton 2010 Texas State Poet Laureate [11]

The Wisconsin Historical Society has won several awards over the years [12]

References

  1. ^ "Minnesota Author Wins 2010 Indie Book Award". Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  2. ^ "2010 Indie Book Awards Announced". Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  3. ^ "Law School Expert's First Book Named One of the Top Tomes of 2010!". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  4. ^ "ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  5. ^ "ReadersRead.com article 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winners Announced". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  6. ^ "New Novel: Shaken Allegiances - October 2009". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  7. ^ "First-Time Novelist Amber Lehman Aces The Next Generation Indie Book Awards". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  8. ^ "Emily Murphy: Next Generation Indie Book Awards article". Retrieved 2010-04-04.
  9. ^ "The Predator Next Door" Book Wins Prestigious 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  10. ^ "ABC Book World profile on Janey Bennett". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  11. ^ "2010-2012 Texas Touring Roster". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  12. ^ "Wisconsin Historical Society Press Award Winners". Retrieved 2010-11-28.
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