Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Now Accepting Submissions

Rakuten Kobo announced it is now accepting submissions for its third annual Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. The prize identifies, and puts at the forefront of the competitive publishing industry, exceptional books written by first-time authors from three categories: Literary Fiction, Genre Fiction (this year Speculative Fiction; a different genre is showcased each year), and Non-Fiction. Each winning author will be awarded a $10,000 CAD cash prize as well as promotional, marketing, and communications support, with the winners announced in June.

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KOBO opens submissions for second annual Emerging Writer Prize

Self-publishing has exploded in popularity all around the world in every possible genre. With thousands of books published every year there are incredible opportunities to be discovered. Now, for the second year, Kobo has announced it is now accepting submissions for its Kobo Emerging Writer Prize.

The prize identifies and rewards exceptional debut authors in three categories: Literary Fiction, Genre Fiction (this year Romance, with a different genre showcased each year), and Non-Fiction. 

Each winning author will be awarded a $10,000 CAD cash prize as well as promotional, marketing, and communications support, with the winners announced in June.

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First Book Canada Partners With Author Neil Pasricha And Kobo To Launch "The Awesome Project"

 

By Sonya Davidson

You may have heard of the The Book of Awesome by Toronto-based writer Neil Pasricha. This book along with his "awesome" series has sold millions around the world landing him on the New York Times Bestselling list several times. Recently, Pasricha launched Awesome is Everywhere for kids a stunning interactive book (not what you think) but uses layers of hyper-photorealistic imagery and courages tapping and zooming. 

This week First Book Canada, in partnership with Rakuten Kobo and Penguin Random House Canada, announced "The Awesome Project", a literary initiative that will provide elementary school-aged children with their very own first book as well as educational resources to help foster the love of reading. 

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Kobo makes a splash with the new Aura H20

Text and photos by Sonya Davidson

Kobo is about to make waves with the newest addition to the eReader category. At a splashy pool party last night, the company unveiled KOBO AURA H20 - the world's first waterproof eReader. Available starting October 1, this new E Ink eReader will enable passionate readers to take their devices not only on the bus or in bed, but also to the pool and in the bath. 

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