1. Author or illustrator must live in the U.S. or maintain dual residency/citizenship.
2. Books must be published in the year preceding the year the award is given, evidenced
by the copyright date printed in the book. For example, books submitted for the 2025
BCBF Book Awards must have the copyright date of 2025. Any books printed before
2025 will not be considered.
3. Only finished copies will be accepted. Do not send advance reader copies, galleys,
etc. Digital copies will not be accepted.
4. The BCBF judging committee DOES NOT give reviews or critiques on books. This
includes books being submitted to the BCBF Awards.
5. Titles submitted for the BCBF Book Awards will not be returned. Titles received by
the BCBF will be donated to school libraries.
