Book award programs for book authors and book publishers. The ibpa also awards a benjamin franklin digital award for the best. The autobiography of benjamin franklin is the traditional name for the unfinished record of his own life written by benjamin franklin from 1771 to 1790. Both finalists and winners may purchase foil seals for use in marketing efforts and will be featured in the midwest book awards gala program, in mipa press releases, and on the mipa website. Entry form ibpabfda the benjamin franklin digital awards. The ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing is regarded as one of the highest national honors for small and independent publishers. Benjamin franklin benjamin franklin award program for books with a date of 2020 will open in may 2020. Four imbrifex books titles win benjamin franklin book awards. These awards are administered by the independent book publishers association ibpa. Thank you for your interest in the ibpa benjamin franklin digital awards. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the copley medal was the equivalent of todays nobel prize.
The autobiography and other writings by benjamin franklin. Franklin was then placed in charge of converting the building to suitable form for the academy. Lorraine pangle, author of the political philosophy of benjamin franklin, offers a guide to the best books out there on ben franklin. The john hope franklin publication prize is distributed yearly and honors the most outstanding book published in american studies for the year preceding the annual meeting. The benjamin franklin awards are among the most respected book awards in the country. Awards benjamin franklin has been associated with the independencs hall, the franklin court, the franklin institute science museum, and the crist church and its birial ground. Apr 10, 2017 congratulations to the 29th annual ibpa benjamin franklin award winners for excellence in book publishing. The academy finally became the university of pennsylvania. The sum of his inventions, political influence and writings are incomparable. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the autobiography of benjamin franklin. Franklin was proud that many of her graduates had become ornaments to their. Benjamin franklin 17061790 was one of the most remarkable men of his time. Book publishers associations ibpa benjamin franklin awards program.
The nonprofit independent book publishers associations benjamin franklin. One entry form, one payment, two books, ten plus book awards spread out over. Finalists and award winners receive certificates and tickets to the midwest book awards gala. Franklin was in the middle of writing part 4 when he died, and at that point hes only just finished telling us about the french and indian war. He also made important contributions to science, especially in the understanding of technology.
I recommend the first american, the life and times of benjamin franklin by h. It is the opinion of the founders of that he embodied the best traits of a scientist, and we seek to honor those who share these virtues. This form collects your name, email and content so that we can keep track of the comments placed on the website. If you find out about others, please let me know and i will add them to this page. Wood was interviewed about his book, the americanization of benjamin franklin, published by the penguin press.
Houston had been working at the time on a book on franklin, benjamin franklin and the politics of improvement, published last year. Bookhaven press llc publisher of award winning books and. The autobiography of benjamin franklin analysis shmoop. Below is a list of academic affairs online forms, with relevant links, that can be accessed and completed for electronic submission. Entries usually open in marchso calendar it and come back for submission forms. However, ibpa is not taking submissions at this time as we look to revise our program. Congratulations to the 31st annual ibpa benjamin franklin award winners for excellence in book publishing. Conflict of commitment cocenter an outside professional activity in the outside activity tracking system oats. He had the leisure to do so because he took a partner, david hall, who managed his business for eighteen years.
Over the years, our authors have received dozens of awards including. Below are the 32nd annual ibpa benjamin franklin award program categories all entrants in the 32nd annual ibpa benjamin franklin award program must have a date of 2019. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. The ibpa benjamin franklin award program, which include fiftyfive categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers.
Benjamin franklin awards submission at outskirtspress self. Yes as a book publicist i can assure you they absolutely do matter. Books by benjamin franklin author of benjamin franklin. The autobiography of benjamin franklin kindle edition by franklin, benjamin, eliot, charles william. Ibpa benjamin franklin award book awards and literary. Place each entry in an envelope that can be opened and closed.
The independent book publishers associations annual benjamin franklin awards are among the most respected book awards in the country. The awards recognize excellence in both editorial and design. Categories all books entered into the current ibpa benjamin franklin award program must have a date of 2020. The franklin institute awards or benjamin franklin medal is a science and engineering award presented since 1824 by the franklin institute, of philadelphia, pennsylvania, us. You can ask trusted sources, and as i mentioned earlier, theres a link later on in this piece that looks at a variety of national and international book awards. Read the entry form carefully and be sure youre not signing away any of. Ben franklin book awards submission guidelines here. Congratulations to hilary sloin and jesse blackadder. Thank you for your interest in the benjamin franklin digital awards. Both have been nominated for benjamin franklin awards from the independent book publishers association ibpa. Over 160 volunteer librarians, booksellers, and design and editorial experts most with decades of book industry experience judged the 1,697 entries submitted in. The autobiography of benjamin franklin cliffsnotes. Hilary has been nominated for art on fire in the lgbt category, and jesse has been nominated for the ravens heart in the category of historical fiction. This manuscript copy of franklins famous epitaph incorrectly gives franklins birthday as june 6 instead of january 6 january 17 after the calendar reform of 1752.
For laureates of the seven former franklin institute awards, see benjamin franklin medal franklin institute laureates. Indie contest judge, beth bruno, lists book award contests that offer cash. The following table only lists laureates of the benjamin franklin medal including the bower prizewinners, from 1998 onwards. Benjamin franklin was quite possibly americas greatest citizen.
One of the foremost of the american founding fathers, he helped draft the declaration of independence. Provide a physical sample as it would have been presented to the end user. The benjamin franklin awards, administered by the independent book publishers association, are among the most respected book awards in the country. Congratulations to the 29th annual ibpa benjamin franklin award winners for excellence in book publishing. Heres where you might submit your alreadypublished book to be. The ibpa benjamin franklin digital award submission cycle is currently closed. Ibpa benjamin franklin awards home ibpa book award. Benjamin franklin books list of books by benjamin franklin.
The benjamin franklin digital awards honors innovation in electronic book publishing by individuals and organizations of all sizes, including publishers, software developers, designers, manufacturers, institutions, and technology leaders. Book award submissions 6 awards, one discounted price at. In the meantime, submissions for the ibpa benjamin franklin awards print book program are being accepted. Franklin invented the lightning rod, the franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and bifocals. By scott lorenz westwind communications do book awards matter. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Recipients are listed in a database on the franklin institute website. The ending of franklins autobiography is kind of a problem because, well, there isnt a proper one. One client won several awards and was contacted by two movie producers about her young adult scifi fantasy fiction novel. Click here to learn more about the 33rd annual call for entries. May 05, 2011 2011 benjamin franklin award finalists by joel friedlander on may 5, 2011 1 comment this week the indepedent book publishers association posted their list of finalists for the 2011 benjamin franklin awards, a keenlyanticipated event throughout the indie publishing world. I mentioned earlier about the benjamin franklin awards which ibpa has been running almost as long as ive been in business.
Book awards authors should enter westwind communications. Founded in 1983, it provides cooperative marketing programs, education and. Bookhaven press llc, a veteran owned company, founded in 1985, is an independent publishing house dedicated to producing award winning business and career books. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
Benjamin franklins most popular book is the autobiography of benjamin franklin. How to enter book award competitions by judith briles. Books with a date of 2021 will be held over for next years program. Lorraine pangle is a political science professor at the university of texas at austin and codirector of the thomas jefferson center. Although it had a tortuous publication history after franklins death, this work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an. Benjamin franklin, american printer and publisher, author, inventor and scientist, and diplomat. Brands, just a brilliant biography, i had first read brands andrew jackson, his life and times and i thought that was so well done i decided to read his ben book which again is the perfect follow up to this letter by ben franklin, a true american original. Dec 10, 2019 i mentioned earlier about the benjamin franklin awards which ibpa has been running almost as long as ive been in business. This week the indepedent book publishers association posted their list of finalists for the 2011 benjamin franklin awards, a keenlyanticipated event throughout the indie publishing world ibpa is the largest notforprofit trade association representing independent book publishers.
The nonprofit independent book publishers associations benjamin franklin awards are now in their third decade of awarding excellence in book publishing in 55 categories. Dec 22, 2011 just updated all content and added three new contests. Quotations of benjamin franklin by benjamin franklin. Interlude press effective april 1, 2020, we are currently. Isaacson argued that benjamin franklins innovation, networking methods.
Scientist, inventor, statesman, he freely and openly shared his ideas and refused to patent his inventions. Benjamin franklin 17061790 was one of americas most influential founding fathers. He hasnt even gotten to the revolutionary war, which was, as you know, pretty significant. The following are a few of the awards given out to books and authors every year. He was an author, printer, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Any independent or small press author can submit books in the categories of m. Walter isaacson talked about the life and legacy of founding father benjamin franklin. How book awards can help you sell more books author. How to enter and win book award contests book editing associates. Benjamin franklins epitaph, manuscript, before 1790.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing is. About the award ibpabfda the benjamin franklin digital awards. This autobiography and other writings gives a snapshot into his life, part selfhelp book, part history book, part philosophical, religious, and political treatise. Complete one official benny entry form for each entry. You can ask trusted sources, and as i mentioned earlier, theres a link later on in this piece that looks at. The independent book publishers association ibpa is excited to announce finalists in the 32nd annual ibpa benjamin franklin awards program. Books with a date of 2020 will be held over for next. The franklin institute awards comprises the benjamin franklin medals in seven areas of science and engineering, the bower awards and prize for achievement in science, and the bower award for. Apr 08, 2018 three novels by megan edwards, strings. A love story, getting off on frank sinatra, and full service blonde, received top honors at the 30th annual benjamin franklin book awards sponsored by the independent book publishers association ibpa in austin, texas on april 6, 2018. Highlyrespected among bookstores, readers, and authors alike, homebound publications has a proven devotion to quality, originality, and integrity. Discount prices on books by benjamin franklin, including titles like the papers of benjamin franklin. The ibpa benjamin franklin award program, which include over fifty categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers.
Categories ibpa book award ibpa benjamin franklin awards. Benjamin franklin has 821 books on goodreads with 225856 ratings. Enter book award contests and become an award winning author in 2018. Government jobs, now in its 11th edition, and post office jobs were awarded best career title by the benjamin franklin awards committee. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming.
The copley medal, established in 1736, is the highest award from the royal society of london. Ibpa is not taking digital award submissions at this time as we look to revise the program. Apr 25, 2009 forgotten franklin letters offer glimpse into u. Benjamin franklin awards selfpublishing news for self. Selfpublished book awards the writers union of canada. The independent book publishers association ibpa has announced the 2015 benjamin franklin awards, and outskirts press is proud to once again be represented in the winners circle. One entry form, one payment, two books, ten plus book awards spread out over a year. List of book awards contests updated 2019 tck publishing. Sdba appreciates contests like this because they too offer direct feedback on their submissions.