Grateful American Book Prize

The Grateful American Book Prize
Submission Form

We are looking for excellence in writing and storytelling.

We are looking for excellence in writing and storytelling of historically accurate children’s books of fiction or non-fiction depicting important events and personalities throughout the history of the United States. Books meeting those criteria, are eligible.

As of December 1, 2021: We will accept 2022 submissions, but books need to be published between August 1, 2021, and July 31, 2022..


Grateful American Book Prize 2022 Judging Criteria
Book Submission begins on December 1, 2021

The Prize is awarded to the authors of books for children 11 to 15 years of age dealing with important moments and people in America’s history. The books can be works of fiction or non-fiction and may include illustrations to enhance the author’s words. We are looking for excellence in writing and storytelling.

– Books published between August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022 are eligible; self-published books are ineligible

– The plot of the book must focus on historic American events and/or personalities

– Writing style needs to appeal to young learners in grades seven through nine (ages 11-15)

– Works of fiction and non-fiction are eligible

– They may include illustrations that appeal to children in the seventh through ninth grades and reflect the highest standards of artistic creativity

– Historic accuracy is very important. Non-fiction works must describe events and individuals in a manner that is well researched and documented. Fictional stories must accurately convey the times in which they are meant to occur.

– Prior editions can not be submitted

According to Arizona State University Professors Nilsen and Donelson (2001): “As with any literary form, there are standards for judging historical novels. They should be historically accurate and steeped in the sense of time and place. We should recognize totems and taboos, food, clothing, vocations, leisure activities, customs, smells, religions, literature, and all that goes into making one time and one place unique from another.”
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