Each year SCIBA awards books in the following categories; fiction, non fiction, mystery, art, architecture & photography, children’s novel and children’s picture book. SCIBA’s award recipients are the best in their category, loved by Southern California booksellers & represent the incredible literary talent in Southern California.
Nominations are now being accepted and must be received by July 15, 2013. SCIBA Bookstore employees vote first to select three finalists in each category and second to select a recipient.
Criteria:
Fiction, Nonfiction, T. Jefferson Mystery Award, children’s novel & children’s picture book:
- Open to authors and illustrators of all publishers
- Books must have been published between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013 preferably reflecting the Southern California culture or experience.
- Author and/or Illustrator must reside within the SCIBA region (geographically from Morro Bay south to Mexican border, east to the Arizona / Nevada borders).
- Nominations may be made by booksellers, publishers, authors and others in the bookselling industry.
Glenn Goldman Art, Architecture & Photography Award:Glenn had a love for and felt strongly about recognizing talent from all over the world. Therefore, to honor Glenn, for this category the author / artist does not need to reside within the SCIBA region to be recognized and honored.
- Open to authors / artists of all publishers
- Books must have been published between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013
- Nominations may be made by booksellers, publishers, authors and others in the bookselling industry.
To submit your nominations please click here including the following information:
Title, publisher, ISBN, publisher contact (email & phone number) and category
Deadline for nominations to be considered is July 15, 2013. Nominations received after July 15 will not be accepted.







