Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding

The City of Leipzig awards the Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding (Leipziger Buchpreis zur Europäischen Verständigung) which has been given since 1994. The award is endowed with prize money of 20,000 euros and is presented every year during the official opening of the Leipzig Book Fair.

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Check the official rules of the Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.