Calling for submissions for
The Jarul Book Awards
2026-2027

The Jarul Book Awards invite submissions from authors, publishers, and book distributors for books published in India by Indian authors and Indian illustrators.

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As this award celebrates the work of Indian authors, illustrators, and publishing houses, only books published by established publishing houses are eligible. Self-published titles are not eligible for consideration. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries regarding self-published submissions.

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Submission Window

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Books must have been published between April 2023 and April 2026.

All submissions must reach us by April 10, 2026.

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Submission Address

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SS iCommons Team
Jarul Book Awards
The American School of Bombay
SF2, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex Road
Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098

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For general enquiries, please contact: icommons@asbindia.org

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Eligibility Criteria

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The National Jarul Book Award recognises exceptional picture books that resonate with young readers and contribute meaningfully to Indian literary heritage.

Books must:

• Be published in India within the last three years

• Be written and illustrated by Indian citizens (Indian passport holders; OCI holders are not eligible)

• Feature artwork that supports and enhances the text

• Engage children aged 5–11 years

• Demonstrate strong literary elements or convey a meaningful life lesson

• Belong to fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, or nonfiction

• Be written in English (including translations from an Indian language)

• Be original works (retellings, abridgements, and compilations are not eligible)

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