Final Call for Nominations for the 2012 Book of the Year Award

Nominations for the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award must be received by November 15, 2011.

2011-10-25

CHARLOTTE, NC, October 25, 2011 (Press-News.org) Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award honors books produced by small publishers each year for outstanding contribution to Christian life. This year, nominations are being accepted in 12 categories.

Any small publisher can nominate books for the award. Nominations are accepted in the following categories: General Fiction, Romance, Bible Study/Theology, Biography, Christian Living, Devotional, Relationships/Family, Children's Book 4-8 years, Children's Book 8-12 years, Young Adult (12+ years), Gift Books, and eBook Exclusive.

Books must be published in 2010 or 2011 by a publisher with annual revenues of $400,000 or less. Nominated books must be Christian in nature and intended for the Christian marketplace. All nominated books must be printed in English and for sale in the United States. Nominations must be received by November 15, 2011.

Christian retailers and book readers will be invited to vote on the nominated titles in February and March 2012. The winners of the award will be the books that receive the most votes. Christian retailers are encouraged to highlight the books they vote for in their stores during Small Press Month of March.

Complete guidelines, eligibility, and the nomination form can be found on the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award's website at http://www.christianbookaward.com.

Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award was established in 2007 by Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) to bring recognition to quality Christian books by small publishers. Publishers do not need to be a member of CSPA to nominate a title for the award.

About Christian Small Publishers Association
Christian Small Publishers Association exists to represent, promote, and strength publishers in the Christian marketplace. The association represents over 100 member publishers producing materials for the Christian marketplace and is a supplier member of CBA. Christian Small Publishers Association can be found online at http://www.christianpublishers.net.

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