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There are more self-published books published each year than come from publishing houses. That is a lot of books, and the need to stand out from the pack can be overwhelming. There are more than a few awards that you can submit your book for and thus gain some distinction. Unfortunately, most of these awards require entry fees. It is advised that you don't apply for any award which requires an entry fee. The Dragonpencil awards do not require an entry fee.

2009 DragonPencil Awards

We are now accepting nominations for the 2009 DragonPencil awards! This is the most prestigious award for self-published children's publishers in the industry. And we all know awards help sell books so step up and nominate yourself. Any children's picture book self-published or independently published after November 14th 2008 is eligible for the DragonPencil awards! Books published before November 14th 2008 are not eligible.

Winners receive a plaque and 2000 embossed, foil-printed seals to apply to their books. They may use the award and it's likeness to promote their book and they will be forever immortalized in the DragonPencil hall of fame!

To apply for the 2008 DragonPencil Awards simply send us one copy of your book. Be sure to include your contact information tucked inside the front cover. Your book will be considered for each of the awards. There is NO FEE to enter. The prizes are paid for by the good people at DragonPencil.

Books submitted as entries will not be returned, they become property of DragonPencil.

Scroll down to view this year's winners!

The DragonPencil Awards honor the very best in independently published children's books.

Send your book to:

DragonPencil
Attn: 2009 Awards
115 Bluebill Dr.
Savannah, GA 31419

Entry deadline November 14th 2009. Winners to be announced December 9th 2009. All rules and prizes are subject to change. Void where prohibited.

	Book of the Year Awarded for best overall book of 2006 The Adventures of The Littlest Lobsterboat by Roger F. Plouff illustrated by Shawna Malone Publisher: Roger F. Plouff Where to purchase this book.
	Gold Medal for Illustration Awarded for superior illustration Heavenly Skies & Lullabies by Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon & Frank Pellegrino illustrated by Becky Kelly Publisher: Heavenly Productions Foundation Where to purchase this book.
	Gold Medal for Literature Awarded for superior writing Willis the Warthog by Patsy Smith Roberts photographs by Patsy Smith Roberts Publisher: Savuti Muti Publishing Where to purchase this book.
	Silver Medal for Illustration Awarded for superior illustration Thank You God, For Onions by Mark Tenniswood illustrated by Mike Motz Publisher: Big Tent Books Where to purchase this book.
	Silver Medal for Literature Awarded for superior writing Wuffy the Wonder Dog by Margaret Morgan illustrated by Vanessa Knight Publisher: Wingspan Press Where to purchase this book.

	Book of the Year Awarded for best overall book of 2007 Grumpy Mr. Grady by Scott Stroud illustrated by Jim Hunt Publisher: Home's Cool Kids Where to purchase this book.
	Gold Medal for Illustration Awarded for superior illustration Long Neck by Michael Willert illustrated by Victor Guiza Publisher: Outskirts Press Where to purchase this book.
	Gold Medal for Literature Awarded for superior writing The Knot Fairy by Bobbie Hinman illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman Publisher: Best Fairy Books Where to purchase this book.
	Silver Medal for Illustration Awarded for superior illustration In My Own World by Michelle Weisen design by Paul & Tracy Mahoney Publisher: Words Of Mercy Where to purchase this book.
	Silver Medal for Literature Awarded for superior writing Tommie Turtle's Secret by Robert Z. Hicks illustrated by Ruthi Rolseth Publisher: R.Z. Enterprises of Florida Where to purchase this book.

	Book of the Year Awarded for best overall book of 2008 The Sock Fairy by Bobbie Hinman illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman Publisher: Best Fairy Books Where to purchase this book.
	Gold Medal for Illustration Awarded for superior illustration Bushky Bushybottom by Jeri Landers illustrated by Jeri Landers Publisher: Ochre Moon Press Where to purchase this book.
	Gold Medal for Literature Awarded for superior writing The Old Man And The Cat by Lance Smith illustrated by Manuel Conde Publisher: Big Tent Books Where to purchase this book.
	Silver Medal for Illustration Awarded for superior illustration A Happy Day by Louise Sheppa Lovett revised by Ellen Chong Publisher: Tish and Company, LLC Where to purchase this book.
	Silver Medal for Literature Awarded for superior writing Colonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley illustrated by Manuel Conde Publisher: Big Tent Books Where to purchase this book.

Contests

Announcing the 2008
DragonPencil
Award winners!

The 2006
DragonPencil
Award winners!

The 2007
DragonPencil
Award winners!

Contests

Announcing the 2008 DragonPencil Award winners!

The 2006 DragonPencil Award winners!

The 2007 DragonPencil Award winners!

Announcing the 2008
DragonPencil
Award winners!

The 2006
DragonPencil
Award winners!

The 2007
DragonPencil
Award winners!