PURPLE RULES

Eligibility:

The Purple Dragonfly Book Award contest is open to children’s books, e-Books, and audiobooks published in any calendar year, in any country, as long as they are written in English and available for purchase. Provided they adhere to the above criteria, we accept books from authors, illustrators, publishers, and self-publishers.

Submission Guidelines:

Participants may submit a title to multiple categories but must complete a separate entry form for each book. You will receive a confirmation email once you've completed your order. Books will not be returned.

• Printed books: Mail one (1) copy of each book for each category in which it is entered. Along with the book, send one (1) printed copy of the email confirmation for each category entered. When submitting more than one book, all entries may be sent in the same envelope. Mail books to:

  Story Monsters LLC
  ATTN: PURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARDS
  4696 W. Tyson St.
  Chandler, AZ 85226

• e-Books and audiobooks: Email one (1) electronic copy (PDF or ePub file accepted) of the book and a copy of the email confirmation to contests@storymonsters.com with “Purple Dragonfly Book Awards” as the subject.

Entry Fees:

Contest entries accepted in 3 formats: printed book, audiobook, or ebook.

A printed entry that is submitted on or before March 1, 2024, is $70 per category.
After March 1, 2024, the printed entry fee is $75 per category.

An audiobook entry that is submitted on or before March 1, 2024, is $70 per category.
After March 1, 2024, the printed entry fee is $75 per category.

An eBook entry that is submitted on or before March 1, 2024, is $60 per category.
After March 1, 2024, the eBook entry fee is $65 per category.

We accept payment by credit card and PayPal. There are no refunds.

Judging Process:

Judging will be based on content, originality, and overall readability, with emphasis on innovation and creativity. Our judging panel consists of teachers, librarians, subject-specific industry experts, and professionals in editing, publishing, and marketing. Every entry will be read by the judges, whose decisions are final.

The contest coordinators reserve the right to switch the category for an entry, to cancel a category if the number of entries is insufficient, or to decide not to have a winner if the level of the best entries is not up to publishing industry standards. Any entry not conforming to the guidelines will be disqualified without author notification. There will be no refund for disqualified entries.

Winning an Award:

Not every book entered will win an award. To be eligible to win an award, a book must earn a minimum score of 60 out of 80 judge’s points, even if it is the ONLY entry in a category.

Deadlines:

• Early Bird Deadline: March 1, 2024.

• Final Deadline: May 2, 2024.

• Submission Postmark Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked no later than May 2, 2024. Any submission postmarked after May 2, 2024, will be entered into the following year’s contest.

• Announcement of Winners: Contest winners will be notified during the last week of June for each year’s contest.