NH Literary Awards Update

 We received this announcement from the NH Writers' Project with an updated deadline for award submissions.

13th New Hampshire Literary Awards Submissions Accepted Until March 22, 2019
MANCHESTER, March 4, 2019 – The 13th New Hampshire Literary Awards are now open for submissions. These awards recognize literary talent in the Granite state in the following categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s picture books, and middle grade/young adult books. Submissions must be written by a NH native or resident and be postmarked by March 22, 2019.
“There is vast literary talent in our state,” said Masheri Chappelle, Board chair of the New Hampshire Writers’ Project, the organization tied to the Literary Awards. “These awards recognize talented New Hampshire authors and are the highest honor our organization bestows.”
Entries will be read and evaluated by a panel of judges assembled by the New Hampshire Writers’ Project. Winners will be announced October 5th at a reception at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. 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 22, 2019. Send submissions to NH Writers’ Project, Attn: Sara Lesley Warner, 2500 North River Rd., Manchester, NH 03106.
Complete rules and submission form can be found at www.nhwritersproject.org/new-hampshire-literary-awards/.