What is the age range for applicants?

Applicants for the Young Authors Award must be Ontario residents between the ages of 18 to 30.

What is the definition of an Ontario resident?

Applicants must be Canadian citizens who reside in the Province of Ontario.

I am not an Ontario resident but my book meets the topic requirements. Can I still submit an entry?

​No, only Ontario residents are eligible.

How do I apply?

Prepare a brief synopsis, maximum 250 words, describing the book and how it is reflective of Ontario. Once this is completed, fill out the online application form before the submission deadline of September 30th, 2016. After submitting the application form online, send in three copies of the book to the following address:

Speaker’s Book Award
Parliamentary Protocol and Public Relations Branch
Room 191
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Queen’s Park
Toronto, ON
M7A 1A2

Are entries accepted only if they are submitted by publishers?

Submissions will be accepted from both authors and publishers, as long as they comply with the eligibility requirements. Please note that only one entry of each title will be permitted. All publishing companies must be based in Ontario.

Are there different categories for the award?

One winning book by a young Ontario author will be selected. Submissions are welcomed in either English or French. There are no separate categories for language.

Can an e-book be submitted?

At this time, the Selection Committee will only be accepting printed and bound copies of the book.

Can I submit a manuscript?

Manuscripts will not be accepted as entries for the Speaker’s Young Authors Award.

Can an anthology be submitted?

Anthologies will be accepted. Please note that if selected, the editor will be considered the recipient of the award.

How many copies of the book need to be submitted?

In order for entries to be considered complete, three copies of the book must be submitted prior to the deadline.

Will my books be returned?

Books are considered part of the official application, and will not be returned following the selection process.

What does the award consist of?

A monetary prize will be awarded to the recipient.
 

For more information, please contact bookaward@ola.org or (416) 325-0262.