Welcome to Life Book Awards!
Celebrating Books that Give Life!
Books have the power to shape the way we think, influence the way we live, and draw our hearts toward what truly matters.
Life Book Awards was created to recognize books that do more than tell a good story or communicate a meaningful idea. We celebrate books that point readers toward Christ, encourage Christian living, strengthen faith, and inspire lives that glorify God.
Whether through fiction, testimony, devotion, theology, children's literature, or Christian nonfiction, we believe books can become instruments of encouragement, reflection, conviction, hope, and spiritual growth.
As we begin our inaugural 2027 Life Book Awards, we warmly welcome Christian authors, independent writers, traditional and small publishers, ministries, and storytellers from around the world to share with us the books they have been called to write.
May the books we celebrate not simply be books worth reading, but books that give life.
Entry Fee --- $30 per category
Eligible Books --- Published Jan. 1, 2024–Dec. 31, 2026
Who May Enter --- Authors, publishers & authorized representatives
Publishing --- Traditional, indie, hybrid, small press & ministry
Reach --- Worldwide
Recognition --- 5 Finalists + 1 Winner per category
Top Honor --- 2027 Life Book of the Year
Categories --- 10 Christian book categories
2027 AWARDS AT A GLANCE
Be Part of Our Beginning!
The 2027 Inaugural Life Book Awards
Every meaningful tradition has a first year.
In 2026, Life Book Awards begins its journey of discovering, recognizing, and celebrating Christian books that demonstrate excellence in writing while remaining grounded in a message that honors Christ.
We invite authors and publishers to become part of our inaugural year and help us begin a community centered upon books that encourage faith, Christian living, and a deeper desire to know and glorify God.
2027 Eligible Publications: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026
Open Worldwide • Traditionally & Independently Published Books Welcome
More than awards . . .
Each category will recognize five finalists and one category winner. Category winners will also be considered for the 2027 Life Book of the Year, with no additional entry fee.
Recognition • Digital Award Seal • Certificate • Social Media Promotion • Book of the Year Consideration
What Could Your Book Earn?
What We Look For
At Life Book Awards, literary quality matters—but so does the life a book speaks into its reader.
We look for books that demonstrate thoughtful writing, creativity and care while presenting a Christian message consistent with biblical faith. Our judging considers writing quality, Christian message and biblical integrity, spiritual impact and Christian living, originality and creativity, and overall editing and presentation.