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News May 18, 2016

2017 Books, Drama and Music Competitions are Open

We are accepting entries in the 2017 Books, Drama and Music competitions.

Books must be published in the United States in either hardcover or paperback form. In all categories except U.S. History, the author must be a U.S. citizen. Entry deadlines are June 15 (books published between January 1 and June 15) and October 1, 2016 (final). Books published in October, November and December must be submitted in galleys or page-proof form by October 1.

Drama entries must have a U.S. premiere during 2016. Playwrites must be U.S. citizens. Entry deadline is December 31, 2016.

Music entries must have had a U.S. premiere (either live or recorded) during 2016. All composers must be U.S. citizens. Entry deadline is December 31, 2016.

Please visit the How to Enter page for information and a link to the entry site.

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