SEPTEMBER SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN — The Prestigious International Hope Book Awards invites authors worldwide to enter their books for PIHBA consideration and join a growing international community devoted to literary excellence, resilience, purpose and hope.
Authors may begin by choosing the award category that best represents their work. After payment, each author receives a confirmation code that provides access to the official book submission form. September entrants whose books are selected through PIHBA’s judging and award process will have the opportunity to be recognized as part of the 2027 PIHBA celebration.
An Entire Weekend
Dedicated to Authors
From the first podcast conversation to the final awards celebration, PIHBA is creating a place where authors can be seen, heard, photographed, connected and celebrated.
The PIHBA 2027 International Author Weekend
From March 4 through March 6, 2027, Wyndham Bloomington Mall of America Hotel will welcome award-winning authors, emerging writers, readers, literary professionals and media representatives for a three-day international celebration.
Voices & Visibility
Live podcast recording opportunities and professional author photography designed to help writers share their stories and strengthen their public presence.
International Book Festival
A public BookFest with author tables, book sales, book signings, reader conversations, photo opportunities and meaningful connections around stories of hope.
Networking & Author Stage
Authors will connect with one another, meet literary professionals and receive opportunities to take the stage, share their message and introduce their work.
PIHBA Awards Celebration
PIHBA will recognize selected honorees and celebrate award-winning authors from around the world during an elegant international gala evening.
March 6: A Night of International Author Recognition
The evening of March 6, 2027 will bring the PIHBA community together for its Gala Awards Celebration. Authors selected through the PIHBA evaluation process will be recognized for books that demonstrate literary excellence and carry messages of hope, courage, healing, faith, resilience, transformation or meaningful change.
This is more than a ceremony. It is a worldwide celebration of the people behind the books and the powerful stories they have chosen to place into readers’ hands.
Authors deserve to be seen and heard
One weekend. A world of stories. An international stage for authors whose words carry hope.— The Prestigious International Hope Book Awards
Press and Media Are Invited
PIHBA warmly invites newspapers, television stations, radio programs, magazines, journalists, photographers, videographers, podcasters, book bloggers and digital media teams to be part of this extraordinary weekend. The program offers compelling opportunities for author interviews, literary features, photography, event coverage and human-interest stories from around the world.
Media representatives who would like to attend or arrange coverage must email PIHBA in advance. Please include your name, media outlet, role, contact information, coverage interest and any author interview requests. PIHBA typically responds within 24 hours.
Media Attendance & Interview Requests
Help Us Carry These Stories Farther
Join PIHBA in introducing readers and audiences to authors whose work inspires hope around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 PIHBA Book Festival and Awards Weekend?
The PIHBA International Author Weekend takes place March 4–6, 2027, with the public Book Festival on March 5 and the Gala Awards Celebration on the evening of March 6.
Where will the PIHBA author weekend be held?
The weekend will be held at Wyndham Bloomington Mall of America Hotel, 1901 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425.
How can authors enter PIHBA in September?
Authors can select and purchase their award category on the PIHBA Award Categories page, then use the confirmation code they receive to submit their book and cover.
Can members of the press attend the PIHBA weekend?
Yes. Journalists, television, radio, newspapers, magazines, photographers, podcasters, bloggers and other media representatives are invited to request coverage access by emailing hope@pihbawards.com.
Enter Your Book This September
If your book carries hope, creates understanding, encourages resilience or helps readers see what is possible, PIHBA invites you to take the next step. Explore the official categories, complete your entry and prepare to join authors from around the world.
Event, Author & Press Contact
The Prestigious International Hope Book Awards
Johanna Vendel
CEO & Founder