PADIBA Awards 2026

SUBMISSION PERIOD: July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025

CRITERIA: 

The book must be traditionally published in 2025.

The main character must be intersectional. In other words, they identify with two or more marginalized and/or underrepresented identities, which may include their

• Race, Ethnicity, Skin Tone, Tribal Affiliation,
• Nationality, Language, Culture,
• Physical Appearance, Physical Ability, Neurodivergence,
• Gender Identity, Sexual Identity,
• Religion, Socioeconomics, Family Structure.

One physical copy of the final book must be sent to each of the six [6] judges.

The $1500 prizes will be shared equally with the authors, illustrators, and/or translators listed on the book cover.

Please be sure to submit your Picture Book|Graphic Novel or Middle Grade|Young Adult book into the correct form below: