Regulations
on the "Best Book of the Year" Competition
of the VIII Eurasian International Book Fair
“Astana Eurasian Book Fair – 2025”
1.	General Provisions

1.1. The "Best Book of the Year" competition of the VIII Eurasian International Book Fair (hereinafter referred to as "the competition") is held to:
– Discover and support talented authors;
– Encourage creative initiatives among authors, publishers, journalists, publicists, writers, artists, scholars, and professionals;
– Foster cultural exchange of spiritual values between countries and nations;
– Promote literary culture and criticism.
1.2. The competition is open to publishers, editorial and publishing departments, printing houses, libraries, and cultural and educational institutions.
1.3. The competition is overseen by the Competition Commission (hereinafter referred to as "the Commission"), the composition of which is approved by the Executive Directorate of the fair.
2.	2. Categories
2.1. Book of the Year
2.1.1. Publications in the following categories are eligible for submission:
•	Fiction
•	Detective and crime literature
•	Science fiction
•	Historical literature

2.1.2. Evaluation criteria:
•	Literary quality
•	Theme and content
•	Artistic value
•	Commercial success

2.2. Best Debut
2.2.1. This category is open to authors who have published their first book in one of the following genres:
•	Novels
•	Novellas and short stories
•	Poetry collections
•	Short story or essay collections
•	Documentary works

2.2.2. Evaluation criteria:
•	Originality and innovation
•	Literary craftsmanship
•	Depth and significance of content

2.3. Best Fiction Book
2.3.1. The following types and categories of fiction books are eligible for submission:
•	Contemporary prose
•	Historical prose
•	Poetry
•	Experimental literature

2.3.2. Evaluation criteria:
•	Plot and structure
•	Social and cultural significance
•	Technical characteristics
•	Depth of content

2.4. Best Non-Fiction Book
2.4.1. The following types of non-fiction books are eligible for submission:
•	Popular science literature
•	Historical literature
•	Biographies and memoirs
•	Psychology

2.4.2. Evaluation criteria:
•	Topic and significance of content
•	Accuracy and sources
•	Style and accessibility
•	Originality of approach

2.5. Grand Prix by Turksoy (International Organization of Turkic Culture) (One Award)
2.5.1. Books of any genre and thematic direction are eligible for submission.
2.5.2. Evaluation criteria:
•	Uniqueness of the publication
•	Depth of textual and illustrative content
•	High quality of printing and design
•	Social and spiritual significance of the book

3. Competition Procedure and Conditions
3.1. Participants must submit one copy of each nominated publication along with a completed information form (form attached). Submitted publications will not be returned or reimbursed.
3.2. Only books published in 2024–2025 are eligible for the competition.
3.3. Reprinted editions are not eligible for participation.
3.4. A maximum of two titles may be submitted per nomination.
3.5. All book submissions along with the required documents must be sent by April 11, 2025, to the following address:
010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Shaken Aimanov St., 13
3.6. The Executive Directorate of the VIII Eurasian International Book Fair is responsible for:
•	Establishing and approving the Competition Commission to evaluate entries;
•	Receiving, registering, and maintaining records of competition applications;
•	Ensuring the security and safekeeping of submissions and accompanying materials;
•	Providing organizational and technical support for the Commission’s activities;
•	Arranging the awarding ceremony for competition winners.
3.7. If no applications are received for a particular nomination, or if only one participant applies, the competition for that category is considered void.

4. Awards for Competition Winners
4.1. Winners in all categories will be awarded with diplomas.

Application Form
Participating Country:
Type of Publication:
Author (Compiler):
Book Title:
Year of Publication:
Language of Publication:
Series:
ISBN:
Editor:
Illustrator:
Publisher:
Printing House:
Format:
Print Run:
Nominated Category:
Brief Annotation:
Recommendation & Justification: