The Karnataka Sahitya Academy has invited entries from Kannada book authors for awarding book prize for the year 2023. The books must have been first published between Jan. 1, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2023. The books may be of any type including novels, stories, poetry, humour, plays, autobiography, children literature, science literature, research etc. The entries must be sent along with four copies of the book to the Registrar, Karnataka Sahitya Academy, 2nd floor, Kannada Bhavan, J.C. Road, Bengaluru, in person, registered post or by courier by Aug. 31. For details, contact Ph: 080-22211730.