Mission Statement
To promote and empower independent authors through
various events and workshops, thereby promoting literacy for all ages.
IABX Awards
IABX is excited to honor all the authors who put their heart and soul into writing. We want to say thank you for choosing the Independent Authors Book Expo and continuing to make this event one of the premier events in New Jersey.
ONLY IABX authors who are registered to exhibit at the Independent Authors Book Expo are automatically considered for the awards. Other authors do not need to apply. However, ALL BOOKS MUST TO BE SUBMITTED TO BE ENTERED.
How to Enter
ONLY REGISTERED AUTHORS should submit a copy of the book to be entered in the appropriate category (please see list). All books submitted become the physical property of IABX and will eventually be donated to local libraries or charities.
Judging will be based on content, originality and design. The books will be reviewed by a committee of literary professionals and the winner chosen in the various categories:
Mail Books to:
IABX
P.O. Box 7062
Roselle, NJ 07203
IABX Award Categories
Best Children's Book
Best Poetry Book
Best Non Fiction Book
Best Fiction Book
2018 IABX Award Winners
2018 Best Fiction Book
Author: Tesa Erven
Title:
2018 Best Children's Book
Author: Alessandro Reale
Title: Only One Samantha
2018 Best Non Fiction Book
Author: Rena Trefman Cobrinik
Title: A Different Mother
2017 IABX Award Winners
2017 Best Fiction Book
Author: Lisa Marie Latino
Title: Ten Years Later
2017 Best Poetry Book
Author: Giftus John
Title: Versus From Atop The Mountain
2017 Best Non Fiction Book
Author: SeQuince Aiken
Title: Life is A Journey
2017 Best Children's Book
Author: Yusuf Ali El
Title: Thank You and Please
