Your Story.|

A storytelling competition
where the heart behind the work
matters just as much as the story itself.

This winter, Reader Nation is invited to a discovery journey like no other. You’ll discover the top 10 works through short book teasers (like the one above) and experience the full story on Spoken’s YouTube channel.

A Fully Immersive Experience

Enjoy motion book covers and highly-personalized introductions where authors reveal the personal stories behind the story.

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Active Voice

Join the Movement.

When you register to vote, you aren’t just a spectator. You are becoming an active voice in a growing community that is bridging the gap between authors and readers.

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Choose the winner and define the standards of the work Reader Nation champions.

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Express why a story stood out to you and share that truth with the community.

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Participate in exclusive webinars with the authors you discover here.

We grow together as lovers of the written
— and spoken — word.

The Reader Experience

A multi-sensory journey through sound, motion, and human connection.

Premiering on YouTube

Discover the Top 10 finalists through cinematic book teasers. Then, experience the full stories on Spoken’s YouTube channel, brought to life with motion book covers.

Each story features personalized introductions from the authors, revealing the intimate "story behind the story" presented by the Top 10 creators themselves.

Competition Details

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