Sarton Women’s Book Awards: Application
The Sarton Women’s Book Awards honors the best in women’s memoirs and contemporary and historical fiction published during 2017-2020 and selected from works entered. 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, 2017 – December 31, 2020) are eligible. All submissions must be bound books, in their finished, reader-ready form. See the complete guidelines for further information.
Selection and Award. The final selection of the winner is made by professional librarians in April 2021. Winners and finalists will be announced on the Story Circle Network website and to its extensive email list.
Entry Fee. Early Bird Entry (through August 1, 2020): $90. Regular Entry (through November 15, 2020): $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 sartonprize@storycircle.org for instructions. However, we would very much appreciate the online completion of the application form.
