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| Frederick Douglass Book Prize | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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Each year the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition presents the Frederick Douglass Book Prize, a $25,000 award for the most outstanding nonfiction book published in English on the subject of slavery and/or abolition and antislavery movements. Publishers and authors are invited to submit books that meet these criteria. We are interested in all geographical areas and time periods. Please note, however, that works related to the Civil War are acceptable only if their primary focus relates to slavery or emancipation. Nominations for books published in 2007 will be accepted beginning in January 2008. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2008. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book specifically: African-American |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American any length contest creative non-fiction ethnic history narrative nonfiction non-fiction politics writing | |
| The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Updated September 02nd, 2008 |
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The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognizes books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures. They are books that open and challenge our minds. Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is the only American book award designated specifically to recognize works addressing issues of racism and diversity. Past winners have presented the extraordinary art and culture of peoples around the world, explored human rights violations, exposed the effects of racism on children, reflected on growing up bi-racial and illuminated the dignity of people as they search for justice. The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is accepting entries through December 31, 2008. Awards are given for both fiction and non-fiction, with winners being announced in the spring. The awards are administered by The Cleveland Foundation. To be eligible, books must be written in English and published in 2008. Plays and screenplays are not eligible, nor are works in progress. Manuscripts and self-published works are not eligible. Upon receipt the books will be forwarded to the jury. All submitted materials become the property of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and will not be returned. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American biography contest creative non-fiction ethnic family history literary memoir narrative nonfiction no entry fee non-fiction politics religious/inspirational world literature | |
| Hurston/Wright Award for College Writers | Updated July 15th, 2008 |
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The Hurston/Richard Wright Award™ for College Writers has been established by novelist Marita Golden to honor excellence in fiction writing by students of African descent enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student in any college or university in the United States. The first place award of $1,000, and two finalist awards of $500 will be announced in April for the writers of the best previously unpublished short story or novel excerpt. At the time of submission, applicants must be enrolled in a college or university full time as an undergraduate or graduate student. Writers who have published a book in any genre are ineligible. Those applying for the Hurston/Wright Award should submit 2 copies of a double-spaced manuscript, of no more than 15 pages (of a novel) or 20-25 pages (of a short story) typed in a 12 pt. font, along with a $10 processing fee (MONEY ORDER ONLY). Please indicate on each of the two (2) copies of the manuscript whether it is a short story or novel excerpt. Only one story may be submitted per applicant. Manuscripts will not be returned. Your name, address, phone number, email address, and school in which you are enrolled should be enclosed on a separate sheet. Do not include your name on any manuscript page. send: Complete MS looking for: Short Story specifically: Literary |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American Fiction contest ethnic literary low entry fee short story | |
| William Sanders Scarborough Prize | Updated May 18th, 2008 |
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The Committee on Honors and Awards of the Modern Language Association is pleased to invite authors to compete for the seventh annual William Sanders Scarborough Prize. A distinguished man of letters and former university president, William Sanders Scarborough was the first African American member of the Modern Language Association. He exemplified the life of the mind combined with community service. Established in 2001, the prize is awarded annually for an outstanding scholarly study of African American literature or culture published the previous year. Books that are primarily translations will not be considered. The prize will be presented to the winning author at the association's annual convention in December 2008. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book specifically: African-American |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American adult any length contest creative non-fiction ethnic history literary narrative nonfiction no entry fee non-fiction writing | |
| PEN American Beyond Margins Awards | Updated August 05th, 2008 |
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Note: Open to submissions from publishers and agents only. The PEN/Beyond Margins Awards invites submissions of book-length writings by authors of color, published in the United States during the current calendar year. The Beyond Margins Awards were created by PEN American Center's Open Book Committee, a group committed to racial and ethnic diversity within the literary and publishing communities. The awards confer five $1,000 prizes upon authors of color who have not received wide media coverage. U.S. residency or citizenship is not required. Works of fiction, literary nonfiction, biography/memoir and other works of literary character are strongly preferred. Publishers and agents may submit three copies of book-length writings by an author of color published during the calendar year under consideration, with an official letter of recommendation. Nominations must be received between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Early submissions are strongly recommended. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Ethnic |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American Fiction contest ethnic literary novel restricted entry | |
| Passages North Waasmode Short Fiction Prizes | Updated August 03rd, 2008 |
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Passages North, Michigan University's literary magazine, gives $1000 and publication biannually for a short story of up to 7500 words. First Prize: $1000 Two Honorable Mentions 7500-word maximum Entry Fee: $10 per story Judge: Benjamin Percy All entrants receive contest issue. Send SASE for announcement of winners. Make checks payable to Northern Michigan University. send: Complete MS looking for: Short Story specifically: Literary |
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| tags: African-American Fiction contest literary literary magazine low entry fee magazine short story | |
| PEN American Beyond Margins Awards | Updated October 22nd, 2008 |
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Note: Open to submissions from publishers and agents only. The PEN/Beyond Margins Awards invites submissions of book-length writings by authors of color, published in the United States during the current calendar year. The Beyond Margins Awards were created by PEN American Center's Open Book Committee, a group committed to racial and ethnic diversity within the literary and publishing communities. The awards confer five $1,000 prizes upon authors of color who have not received wide media coverage. U.S. residency or citizenship is not required. Works of fiction, literary nonfiction, biography/memoir and other works of literary character are strongly preferred. Publishers and agents may submit three copies of book-length writings by an author of color published during the calendar year under consideration, with an official letter of recommendation. Nominations must be received between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Early submissions are strongly recommended. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book specifically: Ethnic |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American biography contest creative non-fiction ethnic history interview literary memoir narrative nonfiction news/current events non-fiction restricted entry | |
| Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award | Updated July 15th, 2008 |
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This competition is open to African American poets only. If you have already had a book published by Lotus Press, you are ineligible. However, inclusion in a Lotus Press anthology does not disqualify you. Any other serious African American poet, whether previously published or not, may submit a book length manuscript for consideration. Poems submitted by another person, anthologies, or collaborations by more than one poet are not eligible. The poems in the manuscript should total approximately 60‑90 pages, exclusive of a table of contents or other optional introductory material. Begin each poem on a new page, no matter how short it may be, and number the pages. Poems that have been published individually in periodicals or anthologies are acceptable, but we will not consider an entire collection that has been previously published, whether self‑published or not. Manuscripts entered in the Madgett competition may not be submitted to other publishers for general consideration but may be submitted to other competitions as long as you notify us that you have done so or plan to do so. If you are notified that your manuscript has won another competition, you MUST inform us of this immediately. Send two complete copies of your manuscript, typed or computer‑generated on white, letter‑size paper, with the pages consecutively numbered, to the address below. Do not include your name on any of the pages Include with each copy a cover sheet which contains the title of the collection only and no other information. On one separate sheet of paper, list: (1) the title of the manuscript; (2) your name, address, telephone number(s) and e‑mail address, if you have one; and (3) a brief statement signed with your legal name, indicating that (a) all the poems in the collection are original and uncollected (not appearing in a published volume of your work) and (b) you are an African American. Keep a copy of your manuscript. Entries will not be returned. After the winner has been selected, all other manuscripts will be destroyed. Enclose a stamped, self‑addressed post card so that we may acknowledge receipt of your material. Award entries must be received between January 2 and March 31, 2008. You will be notified of the winner's and the judges' names no later than June 1, 2008. The decision of the judges is final. The award winner will receive $500 in cash and publication of the manuscript by Lotus Press, Inc. later in 2008. send: Complete MS looking for: Poetry specifically: African-American |
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| tags: $100+ prize African-American contest poetry publisher science and nature travel/outdoors | |
| BCALA First Novelist Award | Updated August 04th, 2008 |
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The Literary Awards Committee of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) is now accepting submissions for the annual BCALA Literary Awards. The Committee will present three prizes of $500.00 each for adult books written by African American authors: a First Novelist Award, a Fiction Award and a Nonfiction Award. The First Novelist Awardis given to recognize an outstanding work by a first time African American fiction writer. Honor Book citations are also awarded in fiction and nonfiction without any accompanying monetary remuneration. Additionally, an Outstanding Contribution to Publishing citation is provided to an author and/or publishing company for unique books that offer a positive depiction of African Americans. Books from small, large and specialty publishers are welcome for review consideration. Titles forwarded for review must be published between January 2008 and December 2008. Sets or multi-volume works are eligible. New editions of previously published works are eligible only if more than 30% of the total content is new or revised material. Inspirational and self-help books are ineligible. Criteria: 1. Must portray some aspect of the African American experience past, present or future. 2. Must be written by an African American. 3. Must be published in the United States in the year preceding presentation of the award. 4. Must be an original work. Must submit via specific online instructions ONLY. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Literary |
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| BCALA First Novelist Award | Updated August 04th, 2008 |
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The Literary Awards Committee of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) is now accepting submissions for the annual BCALA Literary Awards. The Committee will present three prizes of $500.00 each for adult books written by African American authors: a First Novelist Award, a Fiction Award and a Nonfiction Award. The First Novelist Award is given to recognize an outstanding work by a first time African American fiction writer. Books from small, large and specialty publishers are welcome for review consideration. Titles forwarded for review must be published between January 2008 and December 2008. Sets or multi-volume works are eligible. New editions of previously published works are eligible only if more than 30% of the total content is new or revised material. Inspirational and self-help books are ineligible. Criteria: 1. Must portray some aspect of the African American experience past, present or future. 2. Must be written by an African American. 3. Must be published in the United States in the year preceding presentation of the award. 4. Must be an original work. Must submit via specific online instructions ONLY. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book specifically: Literary |
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