Other Awards
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.


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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.

Entries were judged by an independent panel of expert judges.
Congratulations to the winners!
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Book
of the Year The
Adventures of The Littlest Lobsterboat |
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Gold
Medal for Illustration Heavenly
Skies & Lullabies |
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Gold
Medal for Literature Willis
the Warthog |
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Silver
Medal for Illustration Thank
You God, For Onions |
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Silver
Medal for Literature Wuffy
the Wonder Dog |
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Book
of the Year Grumpy
Mr. Grady |
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Gold
Medal for Illustration Long
Neck |
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Gold
Medal for Literature The
Knot Fairy |
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Silver
Medal for Illustration In
My Own World |
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Silver
Medal for Literature Tommie
Turtle's Secret |
Entries were judged by an independent panel of twelve expert judges during
National Book Week of 2006. Congratulations to the winners!
Entries were judged by an independent panel of twelve expert judges during
National Book Week of 2007. Congratulations to the winners!
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Book
of the Year The
Sock Fairy |
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Gold
Medal for Illustration Bushky Bushybottom |
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Gold
Medal for Literature The
Old Man And The Cat |
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Silver
Medal for Illustration A Happy Day |
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Silver
Medal for Literature Colonel Trash Truck |