LET YOUR STORY FLY!®
FOUR WORLDWIDE CONTESTS THAT CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE IN BOOKS & MEDIA
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
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FEBRUARY 1, 2027
MEDIA AWARDS
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MARCH 1, 2027
MOST GENRES
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OCTOBER 3, 2026
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
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MAY 2, 2027
It all begins with a click. You wrote a book. Now it’s time to get some recognition for your hard work! Enter one of our book award contests today and get one step closer to literary-world domination, or maybe the $500 grand prize, or maybe just the opportunity to share your book with the planet.
Enter your book in 1, 2, or all 3 Book Awards contests or enter your media creation in our Media Awards contest– and let your story fly! Browse the site for all contest details, submission deadlines, past winners, testimonials, and most importantly, info on how to enter.
Note: We do not impose a limit on the year of publication for entries. So enter now and give your book renewed attention and appreciation by the industry professionals and readers alike.
In response to AI questions and concerns:
Team Story Monsters is currently developing a new policy to thoughtfully guide submissions that include AI-generated content of any kind.
Note: All entry forms will require a full disclosure of use of AI content of any kind.
2026 PURPLE DRAGONFLY AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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GRAND PRIZE WINNER
So You Want To Be A... series
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$100 DRAWING WINNER
Where’s Winnie?
by Beth Nicole Hynes, illustrated by Polya Bulba
Testimonials
“My book was awarded first place in Family Matters category of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. Winning the award gave my book exposure which resulted in an increase in sales, and gave me motivation to keep writing.”
— Sherry Ellis, author of That Mama Is a Grouch
2025 STORY MONSTERS APPROVED AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
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BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER
A Little Potato and Hard to Peel
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$100 DRAWING WINNER
At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride
by Freya Novak, illustrated by Anastasiya Halionka
Testimonials
“I had a very positive experience entering my work with Story Monsters and truly appreciate the values your organization represents. The submission process was smooth and welcoming, and the overall tone of the experience felt supportive and creator-focused. Thank you for the work you do to support and uplift creators.”
— Sincerely, James H. Esker Jr.
“These awards have helped give my books more credibility. It helps me in my marketing efforts when I can say that kids in a certain age range loved my book. Kids and parents are more inclined to purchase my books when others have enjoyed them.”
— Kathryn Andries, author of The Dream Doctor and The Big Desire
2025 ROYAL DRAGONFLY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
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GRAND PRIZE WINNER
The Summer Knows
by Sarah E. Pearsall
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$100 DRAWING WINNER
Charli’s Turtle Triumph: A Marine Biology Adventure
by Vicki Scott Burns, illustrated by Mel Schroeder
Testimonials
I have entered two books in The Purple Dragonfly Awards, The Royal Dragonfly Awards, and now the Story Monster Approved Awards in a total of 14 different categories. One can imagine, as new children's book author, entering any competition was quite daunting, but Cristy and Linda made it easy. They were an absolute delight to deal with. They were incredibly patient, understanding, and helpful in guiding me through the process every time I entered each book. They took the "scary" out of the process and made it fun . . . like working with a couple of my friends. Kudos, ladies, you are quite a pair!!!
— Suzan R
LET YOUR STORY FLY!®
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
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2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
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2025 Story Monsters Approved
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2025 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
