THE 2027 PEDRO AND DANIEL INTERSECTIONALITY BOOK AWARD [PADIBA] FOR MIDDLE GRADE NOVELS

Submit a 2026 Middle Grade Novel for this 2027 PADIBA.


Submit before August 31st.

Send books (Not ARCs) when they are available, but before October 31st.


Submissions Guidelines:

  • The book must be traditionally published between January 1-December 31, 2026.

  • The main character must be intersectional: They identify with two or more historically underrepresented identities, which may include their

                    Race, Ethnicity, Tribal Affiliation, Skin Tone, 
                    Nationality, Language, Culture, 
                    Gender Identity, Sexual Identity,
                    Physical Appearance, Physical Ability, Neurodivergence, 
                    Religion, Family Structure, Mental Health, Occupation, and Socioeconomics.

  • Authors, illustrators, translators, or publishers can submit a book for consideration during the submission period​ [July 1 - ​August 31, 2026].

  • ​One physical copy ​of the final version of the book will be required​ for each judge.*

  • The $750 prize will be shared equally with the co-creators listed on the cover​ of the book [authors, illustrators, and/or translators].


PLEASE NOTE:
Within a week after your submission here, you will receive an email with instructions for sending copies of the book to the judging committee members. 

There will be seven [7] judges this year. 


* We understand that books published in later months may not be available by August 31, 2025.

* Please send your books to the judges as soon as they are available, but before October 31st.


*PLEASE DO NOT SEND ARCS.


PLEASE ADD:     FJEbooks.contact@gmail.com     TO YOUR CONTACT LIST


Some of the data below will be shared with educators and librarians looking to add intersectional books to their library or curriculum.

Your Synopsis, Protagonist's identities, and other details you list below may be used to promote your book!

For the Author's Intersectionality Statement, you might consider:
     Why was it important for you to write about an intersectional character?
     Why is it important to have more books with intersectional characters?
     How would these books have made a difference in your youth?

PUBLISHERS: There is no limit in the number of books you submit, as long as they meet the requirements above.

AUTHORS: If you submit, we will ask your publisher to send in copies of your book. 

***PLEASE NOTE WORD LIMITS ON SOME OF YOUR RESPONSES!

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MIDDLE
GRADE
TITLE
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PUBLISHER *
PUBLICATION 
DATE
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MM
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DD
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YYYY
*MAX 25 WORDS

ELEVATOR PITCH

*MAX 25 WORDS
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*MAX 50 WORDS

SYNOPSIS

*MAX 50 WORDS
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Starred Reviews, JLG, 
or awards,
if applicable.
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MAIN CHARACTER'S
IDENTITIES
[Add details in "OTHER;"
i.e., which race, nationality, 
language, etc.]
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Required
*in 1 or 2 FULL SENTENCES
Describe your protagonist's identities
[e.g., She is a biracial [Black & Asian], 
Muslim, dyslexic teen from Cuba].
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*in 1 or 2 FULL SENTENCES
Describe other characters'
marginalized identities,
if applicable.
Societal issues addressed,
if applicable.
*MAX 100 WORDS

Author's Intersectionality Statement
about this book.

*MAX 100 WORDS
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My name.
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My email. *
Author's name. *
Author's email.
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Person who will
ship your books.
Their name. *
Person who will
ship your books.
Their email.
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Author, Illustrator, agents, and/or publisher's
INSTAGRAM handle for tagging.
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