The 2010 Writers' League of Texas Book Awards will recognize outstanding books published in the following categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry & Literary Prose, Children’s books (short works), Children’s books (long works). The 2010 contest is open to American authors of books published in 2009. (Note: The Book’s copyright page must show the 2009 date.) Authors are not required to be members of the Writers’ League of Texas. Winners in each category receive a $1000 cash prize, a commemorative award and an appearance at the 2010 Texas Book Festival.