Sarton Women’s Book Awards: Application
The Sarton Women’s Book Awards honors the best in women’s memoirs and contemporary and historical fiction. The award is named in honor of May Sarton, who is remembered for her memoirs, novels, and poetry, and is sponsored by Story Circle Network (SCN).
Eligibility. Works published in North America during the eligibility timeframe (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025) are eligible. Submissions may be bound books or ebooks. They must be in their finished, reader-ready form. Most of our jurors and judges prefer to read ebooks—they’re also easier for our coordinators to work with (and less costly for you). But print is certainly acceptable. See the complete guidelines for further information.
Selection and Award. The final selection of the winner is made by professional librarians in April of the following year. Winners and finalists will be announced on the Story Circle Network website and to its extensive email list.
Entry Fee. Early Bird Entry (through July 31 of the current year): $90. Regular Entry (August 1 through October 31 of the current year): $110. (All entries include a one-year membership in Story Circle Network).
This application form must be completed online, with entry fee paid online or a check for the entry fee mailed to the address below. If you cannot submit online, please email storycircle@storycircle.org for instructions. However, we would very much appreciate the online completion of the application form.
