WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS
3rd Quarter 2026 in Progress
July 1 – September 30, 2026
Winners Announced on or Before October 25, 2026
Your entry is tax-deductible and funds our shelter project.
ENTER THE FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS
VISIT EACH BOX FOR DETAILS
NEW CATEGORIES – PLUS QUIRKY CATEGORIES FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS
PREVIOUS WINNING BOOKS ALSO QUALIFY
The Firebird Frequent Flyer Award
The Firebird Frequent Flyer Award celebrates returning authors who have previously submitted their books to the Firebird Book Awards.
It’s our way of expressing gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication to excellence in storytelling.
COMPLIMENTARY CONTESTS
When you enter your book into 3 or more categories of your choice in the main Firebird Book Award contest, your book is automatically entered into the appropriate fiction or nonfiction contests with their own judging criteria and special awards.
EXTRA PRIZE for the grand prize winners in these categories:
Fiction Category
Nonfiction Category
One winner from each category will receive a complimentary
Behind the Words written author interview (a $75 value)
in addition to the rest of our prizes
Animals/Pets – All entry fees in this category will be used to purchase and send canned pet food to animal shelters, matching donated funds from Eleven Cats Radio dollar for dollar.
We make and send fun, colorful handmade pillowcases and children’s books to women and children experiencing homelessness, with your name listed as the donor.
Questions or Comments – please email Pat Rullo – pr@speakuptalkradio.com