by Odile Sullivan-Tarazi
(Ed. Note: IPNE —the Independent Publishers of New England — is a sister organization of BAIPA. Odile Sullivan-Tarazi sits on the IPNE board as chair of the book awards program.)
The Book Awards at IPNE began about a decade ago, as an ambitious venture at a fledgling organization. From there it has grown and blossomed.
Who are we? We’re a modest program that believes in quality and strives to support authors. We are not a conglomerate. We are not a profit center. We don’t engage in upsell. The aim of the program is to celebrate fine books and to help readers connect with books they will love.
Submissions are open now for the 2025 cycle.
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Brief eligibility info:
- Books can be author-published, hybrid-published, or traditionally published via small press, university press, or independent press.
- Frontlist categories: books published 2024 or early 2025. Backlist categories: books published from 2010 to 2023.
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Full program info and submissions guidelines here.
Author
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.