In order to be eligible for submission, the following criteria must be met.
- A primary contributor to the book must currently reside in Colorado and have a Colorado address.
- All submitted books must have a valid ISBN and a 2024 publication date. Exceptions are made for books with a publication date of November or December 2023.
Self-published books are accepted, provided that they meet all eligibility requirements, and we strongly recommend that books be professionally edited.
The following are NOT eligible:
- Submitted works MUST be human authored. We do not accept works that are generated fully or partially by A.I./LLM engines or services (i.e., ChatGPT, Jasper, Sudowrite,) including those translated into English by AI-driven tools. Submitted works found in violation of this policy will be withdrawn without refund.
- Reprinted editions or books containing previously published material UNLESS at least 50% of the book’s content is new (further documentation will be required)
- Advance reading copies and galleys. If a book’s release date is after the submission deadline, the author or publisher must contact Colorado Humanities prior to January 3, 2025 to discuss a submission plan.
- E-books
- Plays or screenplays
- Books written by staff or board members of Colorado Humanities
The final decision on a book’s eligibility is made by Colorado Humanities, and this decision will be binding.Please read eligibility requirements carefully. Refunds will not be processed for ineligible books.