2027 CANREADS Awards

Submit your
book.

Authors and publishers are invited to submit their work for the 2027 CANREADS Awards.

Your book is evaluated privately by the judging panel. Awards entry does not include a published review.

Submissions close November 27, 2026

Required fields are marked *. One entry per book.

Your book.

Your contact details.

Your manuscript.

An electronic copy is required for every delivery option. Manuscript instructions arrive by email after payment.

Choose your categories.

0 / 3 selected

C$89.00 per title. Additional categories: C$50.00 each. Choose up to 3 categories total.

Categories with too few entries may be merged or removed. CANREADS will reassign affected books to the most appropriate related category, and they remain fully eligible for consideration.

Award categories

23 categories shown. Select at least one category to continue.

C$89.00

One book per submission

Submission total

C$0.00

Before applicable taxes.

Unusually long manuscripts or unusually small formatting may incur an additional fee. CANREADS will discuss it with you and request your approval before starting work.

Manuscripts are not uploaded here. CANREADS emails manuscript instructions after payment.

Before you enter

Submission guidelines.

Eligibility
  • Self-published books and books from qualifying hybrid or traditional publishers are welcome.
  • The author must have lived in Canada for at least one year as a resident or citizen, or the submitted book must be published by a Canadian publisher.
  • Books must be written in English.
  • Publication dates must fall between January 2016 and April 2027.
  • A CANREADS editorial review is not required to enter.
Submission instructions
  • Enter and pay through the CANREADS submissions page. No account is required.
  • Manuscripts are not uploaded through the CANREADS website. After checkout, CANREADS sends a confirmation email within an hour with instructions for providing your manuscript.
  • An electronic copy in PDF or EPUB format is required. Physical copies are optional; request the mailing address from CANREADS.
  • Your submission is considered once payment is confirmed and your book is received.
Fees & important dates
First category
C$89.00 per title
Additional categories
C$50.00 each · up to 3 categories total
Submission deadline
November 27, 2026
Finalists notified
February 2027
Evaluation & literary merit
Storytelling
The strength of the story and its narrative.
Engagement
The author’s ability to engage the reader.
Transitions & hooks
How scenes and chapters connect.
Pacing
The pace and movement of the story.
Voice
The author’s skill with voice and expression.
Character
Character development and depth.
Dialogue
The craft of dialogue within the narrative.
Grammar & punctuation
The clarity and accuracy of the writing.

Questions about your submission?

info@canreads.ca