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Hi, writers and illustrators, agents and publishing companies, and creators of all sorts! The 2025 #SeasonsOfKidLit's Book Awards Contest has officially opened. Lynne Marie, my seasonal sister, and I are looking forward to reading books of all kinds and giving away awards for those voted the best reads for the season.
Want to know what the categories and requirements are, and how to enter your book? Read on...
Contest Details & Categories
Who can enter?
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Publishers, Publicists, Agents, Authors & Illustrators.
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Note: there is no publication year requirement, however your book must be available for purchase online and in print to enter.
Categories
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Best Winter Books
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Examples, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Winter Solstice.
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Best Spring Books
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Examples Valentines, Passover, Holi, Easter.
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Best Summer Books
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Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Summer Vacation, Back to School.
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Best Fall Books
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Halloween, Fall Festival, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day.
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Best Silly/All Other Holidays Books
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Polar Bear Plunge Day, Umbrella Day, Pi Day, Hamburger Day, Stick Out Your Tongue Day.
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Best Make Up Your Own Holiday Books
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You read that right! If your book could fit into any holiday that's not recognized, what would it be? Come up with a silly holiday and let us know.
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Promising Manuscripts
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Submit a first page for a WIP ($15).
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What book formats are accepted
Board Books, Picture Books, Early Readers, Chapter Books, & MG.
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A PDF copy of your book will need to be supplied for entry.
How many awards will you hand out?
We will select five winners, including one Grand Prize winner, for each book format, in each category.
We'll also be handing out Honorable Mentions and "My Book is Loved" stickers as we see fit.
Please note that we reserve the right to withhold any prize in the event the judges cannot determine a winner.
Can self-published authors apply?
Yes! We will offer an additional prize to a self-published book in each category. As before, we reserve the right to withhold any prize in the event the judges cannot determine a winner.
Cost:
Cost to enter. $30.00 per book, per category entered.
Why charge for entry?
This will help the co-hosts Heather Macht and Lynne Marie pay for the yearly fees and operating expenses for #SeasonsOfKidLit.com (i.e. domain, website, newsletters, graphics, etc.).
Why is it so affordable?
We want this contest to be affordable so anyone and everyone who desires can enter it. That's also why we are requesting PDF copies only of your book. (I mean, seriously, have you seen the price of eggs lately?).
When will the winners be announced?
To make the announcement extra sweet, the winners will be announced on or about February 14th, 2026 in a Valentine's Day Post!
What do I get if I win?
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A winner’s certificate and digital book seal for your book!
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A write-up of why you won (to post on social media sites, your personal webpage, etc).
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Note: Stickers can be purchased separately if desired.
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See the sample package below!
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Any disclaimers?
Heather and Lynne Marie have a passion for books (and fairness!). We will not be eligible for entry (obviously) and will bring in 3rd parties for judging if we believe there is a conflict of interest.
If we have a large number of entries, we will seek additional help. If you’re interested in assisting #SeasonsOfKidLit.com as a paid judge, email us via the Contact Page here, with the heading Contest Interest. Let us know your qualifications and why you think you’d be a great fit! Please note, we will only respond if we need assistance.
Entry into the #SeasonsOfKidLit Book Awards does not guarantee your book will win. Awards, like every part of publishing, are subjective (but we know we'll love all of your books, and this will be a tough choice!). Books/manuscripts will be judged by the quality of writing and illustrations, no matter the holiday, religion, and theme.
Any other questions?
Email us via the Contact Page here.
How to Enter
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