Have You Written and Self-Published a Novel?

Have you written and self-published a novel? Get the recognition you deserve for writing a great book. Los Angeles Public Library is participating in The California Author Project, a statewide contest that seeks to find the best self-published adult or young adult fiction book written by a California resident.

Winners in each category will receive $500 as well as:

Inclusion in a full page spread in Library Journal, one of America’s oldest and most renowned trade publications for library news
Honors at the 2021 Indie Author Day reception
The opportunity to promote your book at California public libraries

We are excited to promote this opportunity to the local author community. Submissions are open through May 31, 2021, and a panel of California librarians will judge the work.

Submit Your Work

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