The Karnataka Janapada Academy has invited submissions for its Book Award 2024, calling on authors, editors, and publishers to submit outstanding works in the field of folklore.
Eligible entries must be first editions published between January 1 and December 31, 2024, with a minimum length of 150 pages. The works should fall under one of the recognised categories: folk prose, poetry, critical essays, research, or mixed genres.
Submissions can be delivered in person, by post, or courier to the Registrar, Karnataka Janapada Academy, 2nd Floor, Kannada Bhavana, J.C. Road, Bengaluru – 560002. The deadline for submission is June 30.
Following an initial expert screening, shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three additional copies for final evaluation by a jury panel. Notably, previous recipients of the award are not eligible to apply under this scheme.
For more details, interested participants can contact the academy directly.
Published – June 13, 2025 09:58 pm IST