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NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

March 18, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOUISIANA AUTHOR PROJECT CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIE-PUBLISHED AUTHORS

METAIRIE, LA - The Louisiana Author Project, a contest to recognize and help independently published novels from authors in Louisiana, is now accepting submissions in two categories – adult and young adult.

Local authors who have created works of adult and young adult fiction may submit them to the Louisiana Author Project Competition. The competition honors the top indie-published eBooks in the area.

Contest submissions are accepted from April 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022. Authors can submit at indieauthorproject.librariesshare.com/Louisiana.

Winners in each category will receive $500 as well as:

  • Inclusion in Indie Louisiana, a digital collection of local authors on BiblioBoard Library;
  • Honors at the 2022 spring Independent Author Project reception;
  • Opportunities to promote the winning title at Louisiana public libraries;
  • Inclusion in a full page spread in Library Journal, one of the nation’s oldest trade publications for library news; and
  • Opportunities to earn royalties through the IAP Select collection

Each book submitted to the contest must be:

  • Independently-published;
  • In the category of adult or young adult fiction;
  • Written by a Louisiana resident; and
  • Available in either PDF or ePUB format.

This is the third year of the competition. In 2019, Yvette Canoura submitted the winning novel in Louisiana, Mediterranean Sunset, through the Jefferson Parish Library. In 2020, Jennifer Comeaux submitted the winning young adult novel, Gold Rush, through the Jefferson Parish Library. In 2021, Leah Eskine submitted the winning young adult novel, CC’s Road Home, through the Jefferson Parish Library.

The Louisiana Author Project gives librarians a chance to engage with a growing group of fresh literary voices, and an opportunity to play an active role in the discovery and promotion of new works.

For indie-published authors, the contest is an opportunity to elevate their careers and expand their readership. Along with the accolade of the award and its perks, being recognized by librarians creates credibility and visibility in the growing marketplace of digital content and indie-published books. Winning authors will reach new readers via the library, and can also leverage being an award-winning indie author for additional marketing opportunities.

For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.

In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson Parish shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as practical. A 72-hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters. ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403, Elmwood, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net.

The Jefferson Parish Library system consists of 16 locations that stretch from the Lakeshore Branch on the edge of Lake Pontchartrain to the Grand Isle Branch just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. The library system consists of two large regional libraries and seven branches on each side of the Mississippi River. The East Bank Regional Library (4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie) serves as library headquarters. The Jefferson Parish Library is the second largest system in the state of Louisiana. More than 200 employees work for the Jefferson Parish Library including librarians, administration and support staff. For more information, contact the library at (504) 838-1100 or www.jefferson.lib.la.us.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov).

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office

1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002

Jefferson, LA 70123

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