Libris History Award

The Libris History Prize rewards history books originally written in Dutch, that appeal to a general audience. Originality, readability and historical soundness are the most important criteria. Established in 2007, it is awarded annually since 2009 by Libris, an association of independent Dutch booksellers, and amounts to €20,000 for the winner. All applications go through a selection process out of which a longlist of ten books are selected and announced. Subsequently, another selection round takes place which nominates a shortlist of the five best books. The author of each shortlisted book receives €1,500. Typically, the (independent) jury's selection is discussed and criticized in the Dutch press. The prize is an initiative of Historisch Nieuwsblad, Libris, the Netherlands Open Air Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the NPS/VPRO and de Volkskrant.

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Check the official rules of the Libris History Award 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.