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2019 Literary Awards

The NH Writers’ Project is hosting the 2019 New Hampshire Literary Awards on October 5 from  for the 13th year. These awards recognize the vast literary talent in the Granite State.

To be eligible, published works must be written by a NH native or resident and must have been published between April 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018. Books may be nominated in the following categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s picture books, middle grade/young adult books.

As the entries are being read and evaluated by a panel of judges assembled by the New Hampshire Writers’ Project, there will be a second opportunity for recognition through the Readers’ Choice Awards.

Beginning in August, anyone will be able to cast one vote online for their favorite nominee in each category.  To be eligible, books must have been published between April 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018.  Submit three print copies of the book, a $50 nomination fee, along with a completed nomination form to the NH Writers’ Project by March 31, 2019.

Complete rules and submission form can be found at https://nhwritersproject.org/new-hampshire-literary-awards/.