2027 Timeline and Submission Details
CALIBA presents the 2027 Golden Poppy Awards in recognition of the most distinguished books written and illustrated by creators who have made California their home.
Committees for each category are made up of booksellers throughout the state tasked with developing a list of five finalists and one winner.
CALIBA presents the 2027 Golden Poppy Awards in recognition of the most distinguished books written and illustrated by creators who have made California their home.
Committees for each category are made up of booksellers throughout the state tasked with developing a list of five finalists and one winner.
2027 Timeline for Submissions:
Beginning in November, publishers are welcome to complete the submission form for eligible titles. Once the CALIBA office verifies eligibility, they will provide publishers with committee lists. Review copies should be submitted as early as possible upon receipt of committee lists.
Don’t wait! The earlier review copies are received, the more time committees have to review.
We suggest that publishers send review copies by the following dates:
February 26th - Winter/Spring titles
April 30th - Summer titles
June 13th - Fall titles (final deadline for ALL submissions)
Final submission forms must be submitted by June 13th, 2027. The office will not accept books submitted after this date. Judges are not obligated to consider review copies that arrive after July 6th, 2027.
In the event of a dispute regarding eligibility, CALIBA staff will decide whether a book is eligible, and its decision will be binding.
2027 Finalists and Winners Announcements:
The shortlist of titles for the ballot will be announced in late August 2027. Winners will be announced at CALIBA's Fall Fest on September 16th, 2027.