PRINTED WORD REVIEWS
Printed Word
February 19, 2026
BookCAMP by Printed Word Reviews
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February 2026 - publisher/author edition
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IN THIS ISSUE
Distibutors List updated
Featured Book Review by Printed Word Reviews
Interviews
Sponsored
Coming Soon
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Book distribution matters. We'll be covering the distribution at BookCAMP 2026. BookBaby's Avery Bacchues will be presenting.
https://www.ipabookcamp.com/list-of-speakers
In the meantime, the site has been updated with a list:
https://www.printedwordreviews.com/distribution
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Featured FALCON book review:
Richard: The Dragon's Curse
In a battle for survival across dimensions, a king must confront ancient dragons and treacherous allies to protect his family and reclaim his throne in the Milky Way.
Read more at https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9798985477788
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Gab Talks Interviews
President of the NYC Big Book Award speaks with Ivona Olofsson, author of The Soul of War: Ukraine – Where Every Step Tells Their Story.
A profoundly moving account of the human face of conflict, told through the eyes of Ivona Olofsson – therapist, peace worker, and fellow human being. With roots in post-war Poland and a life shaped by the legacy of war, she travels to Ukraine in the midst of an unfolding conflict.
https://www.independentpressaward.com/thegabtalks/ivona-olofsson
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Printed Word Reviews Interview
Ted Olczak, Publisher of Printed Word Reviews, at ALA with Lauren Stead (Brookline Books), https://youtu.be/EV3DNm674gM
DON'T FORGET to join us at ALA Chicago, IL, June 26-29th - come sign your book and spend a day with the librarians!!
https://www.independentpressaward.com/author-signings
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Sponsored by the NYC Big Book Award
NYC Big Book Award includes the Big 5 Publishing Houses and deadlines August 15th, https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/. Winners announced October 20, 2025.
Receive recognition! The Independent Press Award is designed to recognize excellent books published by independent authors and publishers, self-published and traditional authors in 12 main categories (100 total subcategories). Next rolling deadline is March 31st, https://www.independentpressaward.com/, all books to be received by December 15, 2026. Winners announced every spring.
Be recognized and have your winning title published in Printed Word Reviews magazine.
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COMING SOON
Next round of Childrens BookwormAward submissions:
https://www.childrensbookwormaward.com/
JOIN US FOR BOOKCAMP 2026:
https://www.ipabookcamp.com/vendorapplication
Opening of the 2027 Independent Press Award excludes the Big 5, https://independentpressaward.com
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