2025 Winners
PRINTED BOOKS
Grand Prize Winner
A Puppy’s Tale
by Grant Merritt
illustrated by Elena Ciolacu
$100 Drawing Winner
Smudges
by Lauren Emerson, illustrated by Kim Soderberg
Activity Books
1st Place: I’m Here for Your Summer Vacation by Amos Shelley
2nd Place: My Life Journal: Make Today Awesome, Plan a Better Tomorrow by Rayne Lacko, illustrated by Maddy Isbell
Honorable Mention:
The Christmas Tree That Changed the World by Cookie Claus
When Fred the Snake and Friends explore USA-West by Peter Cotton, illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire
Penguins Can Fly, Right? by Janice Lao-Noche, illustrated by Rhea Reburiano-Lajom and Louise Lao
I’m Here for You by Amos Shelley
JoJo Sing & Learn, Chinese Songs for Baby & Me, Book 2, First Words in Music: Bonding & Brain Building by Christine Barry, illustrated by Miao Zhang
Caretakers of the Planet: Pick A Perfect Party Series by Elaine Davida Sklar Davis and Jayne Brug Callahan
Animals/Pets
1st Place (tie): A Puppy’s Tale by Grant Merritt, illustrated by Elena Ciolacu
1st Place (tie): Foster’s Leash by Sarah Sommer, illustrated by Bulankina Ka
2nd Place: Lolly the Left Out Lobster by Allison Hill, illustrated by Sandie Sonke
Honorable Mention:
Lady Needed Space by Audrey Weatherstone, illustrated by Natalia Logvanova
Love, Pal by Amy Skala Tischmann
Once Upon Another Fairy Tail by Greg McGoon
Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers by Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier, illustrated by William H. Hinote
The Munching Marching Pig Band by Amanda Jane Lowles, illustrated by Mario Coelho
The Perfectly Beautiful Day by Dora Dillistone
The Pug Who Didn’t Belong by Janina Kelly, illustrated by Tommy Hardman
The Puppy That Wanted To Be A Flower by G.R. Foster, illustrated by Poelosophy
Who are we, really? by Nielle Marques
Big Farms, Little Farms by Chase Pagel, illustrated by Mariana Lopez Nunez
Sammie and Pumpkin: Based on a True Story by Alanna Albano, illustrated by JiaJia Hamner
Courageous Clooney by Christina Strassel, illustrated by Lucia Benito
Fiona Fox by Nancy Packes
Free Bird: Flaco the Owl’s Dreams Take Flight by Christine Mott
Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee, illustrated by Ben Askew
Rhyming Riley, The Dog That Rhymes all the Time by Tracy Markley
Ollie & Stella by Katherine Picarde, illustrated by Khalima Murzina
Rosco’s Sweet Treats by Chase Pagel, illustrated by Mariana Lopez Nunez
A Farm Animals’ Happy Birthday by Stephanie Matolyak and Deborah Bailey
A Kite for Melia by Samuel Narh and Freda Narh, illustrated by Valeria Suria
What’s in a Woof? by Julie Hundman, illustrated by Elizabeth Wright
Poppy and Daisy’s Big Adventure: Inspired by the True Story of Two Chincoteague Ponies by Martha McNiel, illustrated by Aleksandra Szymanska
Pepperoni Cookies: Fearful Fergus Learns To Try by Sarah Chaires, illustrated by Elizabeth Tortora
Christmas Cats by Amy Pulliam, illustrated by Vince Ortiz
Four Paws and a Tail by Camille Klump
Inside Dog, Outside Cat by Julie Hundman, illustrated by Elizabeth Wright
Some Dogs Eat Trees by Julie Hundman, illustrated by Elizabeth Wright
Tide Pool Menace by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
The Worm and the Noodle by Jessica Brown, illustrated by Milica Vasiljević
Howl by Erin O’Brien, illustrated by Clint Ours
Hugh the Cat by Nancy Packes
The Enchanted Kingdom of Cats by Karen Katz, illustrated by Franci Duperron
Hemi Bunny Finds a Mommy by Nicole Metas, illustrated by Nadia Ronquillo
The Old Man and the Bears by Joel Bennett, illustrated by Lue Isaac
Henrietta Hopper’s Big Secret by Cindy Shirley, illustrated by Cleoward Sy
Bobo and Pepo by Nancy Packes
Della the Rescue Dog by Bradley W. Harvey, illustrated by Jeffrey Lindsey
Little Todd Finds His Forever Home by Kimberly Artley, illustrated by Edurdo Paj
Piper the Papillon and Her Magical Bone by Emma and Lauren Wilson, illustrated by Marina Jaraya
Sydney, Bean, and the Missing Gloves by Janice E. Collins
The Tail of Morris by Gillian Wynne Grimm
Arts/Music
1st Place: A Tail of Twirls: Kittina and the Starlight Ballerina by Once Upon a Dance, illustrated by Stella Mongodi
2nd Place: A Visit to My Favorite Museum by Miselle Goffman and Andrew Goffman, illustrated by C. Santos, P. Yanque, D. Rizky, and N. Villamizar
Honorable Mention:
Island Moon by Ruth Amanda, illustrated by
Animals are Great by Latifa Kimberly Reeves, Mark Larson, Lisa Hart, illustrated by Ana Enache
Amelia’s Loose Part Art: A Day at the Beach by Angela Odusanya, illustrated by Dileema Medonza
The Recital by Naejh
Audiobook
1st Place: The Chalice of Fortune by Sarah L. Barnett
2nd Place: Rolo on the Planet of the Cats by Hans Ness, narrated by Charlie McGuire
Best Cover Design
1st Place (tie): The Secret of One-Eyed Cogburn, The Dreaded Pirate Captain by Diane Merrill-Wigginton, illustrated by Nestor Taylor
1st Place (tie): Would It Be Weird? by Edgar Garcia, illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum
2nd Place: Grandma’s Comfort Quilt by Debbie Hepner, illustrated by Richard Hoit
Honorable Mention:
Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
The Munching Marching Pig Band by Amanda Jane Lowles, illustrated by Mario Coelho
Ollie & Stella by Katherine Picarde, illustrated by Khalima Murzina
A Farm Animals’ Happy Birthday by Stephanie Matolyak and Deborah Bailey
Bug in the Brain by Aiden Woosol Lee
Emily Swan and the Dream Pillow by Mary L. Peers
¿Quién muerde en la página verde? by Mar Romera, illustrated by Maria Konstantinova
Christmas Cats by Amy Pulliam, illustrated by Vince Ortiz
The Old Man and the Bears by Joel Bennett, illustrated by Lue Isaac
The Rabbit Princess: The Dragon King by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
More Than Just a Clear Sky: A collection of poems by Arjun Nair
Best Illustrations
1st Place: Would It Be Weird? by Edgar Garcia, illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum
2nd Place: Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie’s Baby Brother by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Alex Nimurad
Honorable Mention:
Kusa Speaks Up! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Kusa Wants to Play! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
More Than Just a Clear Sky: A collection of poems by Arjun Nair
Rolo on the Planet of the Cats by Hans Ness, illustrated by Sofia Komarenko
Twinkle, Twinkle, Litter Sea Star by Kathleen Welton, illustrated by Chau Pham
Big Farms, Little Farms by Chase Pagel, illustrated by Mariana Lopez Nunez
Finley Finds Her Way by Sharon R. Miller, illustrated by Ashleigh Heyns
Tales For Tra-La-La Day by Steve Reedy, illustrated by Tom Fee
Alpacas in the Attic by Kristina Schoettle
JoJo Sing & Learn, Chinese Songs for Baby & Me, Book 1, First Words in Music: Bonding & Brain Building by Christine Barry, illustrated by Miao Zhang
Kusa’s Big Surprise! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
When Fred the Snake and Friends explore USA-West by Peter Cotton, illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire
Who are we, really? by Nielle Marques
Ten Fluffy Bunnies by Diane Nolan, illustrated by Jessica Daigle
Hey Joe, It’s Snow by Brenda Nelson
Kusa Gets Her Mad Out! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Mason the Magnificent by Anne Polli, illustrated by Ryan Polli
¿Quién muerde en la página verde? by Mar Romera, illustrated by Maria Konstantinova
Christmas Cats by Amy Pulliam, illustrated by Vince Ortiz
Percy the Rockhopper Penguin & Friends by Walter Cherkas, illustrated by Joseph Mead
The Christmas Eve Blizzard: Cane & Friends Save Santa by Scott Withers, illustrated by Juliet Frost
Tide Pool Menace by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
Claiming Her Crown (Butterfly Princess Book 4) by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
Della the Rescue Dog by Bradley W. Harvey, illustrated by Jeffrey Lindsey
Missy Moo the Highland Coo by Kelsey Marshalsey
Oto Astro: Sky to Space by Angelin Z Ma
Best Interior Design
1st Place: Mason the Magnificent by Anne Polli, illustrated by Ryan Polli
2nd Place: ¿Quién muerde en la página verde? by Mar Romera, illustrated by Maria Konstantinova
Best Photography
1st Place: On Safari to See the Animals and the Birds by Sandy Hill
Biography/Memoir
1st Place: Mighty Joe Mui by Jeremy Durgana
Board Books
1st Place: Missy Moo the Highland Coo by Kelsey Marshalsey
2nd Place: Gigglet the Happy Little Piglet Goes to School by A.M. Berkowitz
Honorable Mention:
Did You Hear That? by Miguel Ordóñez, illustrated by Antonio Vicente
JoJo Sing & Learn, Chinese Songs for Baby & Me, Book 1, First Words in Music: Bonding & Brain Building by Christine Barry, illustrated by Miao Zhang
Chapter Books
1st Place: The Last Ayer by J.E. Rogers
2nd Place: Once Upon Another Fairy Tail by Greg McGoon
Honorable Mention:
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Oh, My! It’s a Dragonfly! by Carla Burke, illustrated by Pratyush Chaterjee
The Rabbit Princess: The Dragon King by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
Lorelei the Lorelei: The First of Many Firsts by Kristen J. Anderson, illustrated by Audrey Suau
Grammy’s Treasure Hunt: Julia’s Judging by Joan Marie Voeltz
Lorelei the Lorelei: The Problem with Science Fairs, Cicadas and Sewers by Kristen J. Anderson, illustrated by Audrey Suau
Grammy’s Treasure Hunt: Luca’s Lessons by Joan Marie Voeltz
Charity/Making a Difference
1st Place (tie): One Lawn at a Time by Rodney A. Smith Jr., illustrated by Valeria Kornus
1st Place (tie): Foster’s Leash by Sarah Sommer, illustrated by Bulankina Ka
2nd Place: Leaves, Litter & Leadership by Rodney Smith Jr., illustrated by Valeria Kornus
Honorable Mention:
Path to Purpose: Making a Difference by Jack Byrd Jr. and Stephanie Cooper
The Christmas Tree That Changed the World by Cookie Claus
My Dad Is A Real Superhero by Yuri Williams, illustrated by Nadia Ronquillo
Fragrant Soup (Siu-Yin and the Dragons Book 1) by Reena Bhojwani, illustrated by Funti Studios
Freedom Pancakes for Ukraine by Janice Cohn, illustrated by Yana Holubiatnikova
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Live Big by Kat Kronenberg
The Secret of One-Eyed Cogburn, The Dreaded Pirate Captain by Diane Merrill-Wigginton, illustrated by Nestor Taylor
Hay by Gail Boe, illustrated by Juniardi Satyanagara
Leyni’s God Adventure by Sandy Hill
Stash! Little Horse, Big City by Rhiya Armogan and Aarya Armogan, illustrated by Rokolana Panchyshyn
Mary the Missionary, A Kenyan Adventure by Yvonne M Morgan, illustrated by Jack Foster
Can-Do Girls by Julie Hundman, illustrated by Elizabeth Wright
Let’s Talk About Stigma by Elisabeth Ryu, illustrated by Justin Kim
Jacob’s Magic Vegetables: How Loving Kindness Grows by Ida Ra Nalbandian, illustrated by Al Jon & Nova Inertia
The Principal’s Principles by Meredith Davison , Jr.
Mia and the Magic Basketball by Tonia Witt, illustrated by Abby Hughes
Children’s Nonfiction
1st Place: Rudy 3 Change Can Be Good by Diane Jones, illustrated by Karen Busch Holman
2nd Place: The Perfectly Beautiful Day by Dora Dillistone
Honorable Mention:
Baby Cakes: New Year’s Confetti Fun Cake by Lisa Renee Hutchins, illustrated by Rob Rice
A Purposeful Pup by Patric Rayburn
Big Farms, Little Farms by Chase Pagel, illustrated by Mariana Lopez Nunez
Rhyming Riley, The Dog That Rhymes All the Time by Tracy Markley
Poppy and Daisy’s Big Adventure: Inspired by the True Story of Two Chincoteague Ponies by Martha McNiel, illustrated by Aleksandra Szymanska
You Are SO Loved by Natalie James, illustrated by Noor Zaki
Billie the Brain by John Hutton, illustrated by Gabriella Vagnoli
My Brother in Heaven by A.C. Babbitt, illustrated by Tanya Matiikiv
Mrs. V and the Misplaced Planet by Sarah Villarreal, illustrated by Jenna Lumb
The Old Man and the Bears by Joel Bennett, illustrated by Lue Isaac
Aprende ABC con los alimentos de Puerto Rico by Yeseira Caro
Oto Astro: Sky to Space by Angelin Z Ma
Sticky Pineapple and The Little Precious Gems: How I Came Into This World by Stephanie Boag, illustrated by Jupiters Muse
Collection of Short Stories
1st Place: Tales For Tra-La-La Day by Steve Reedy, illustrated by Tom Fee
2nd Place: Caribbean Tales: A Collection from Amy’s Storytime & Classics Podcast by Berdine Trish Japsi
Honorable Mention:
Percy the Rockhopper Penguin & Friends by Walter Cherkas, illustrated by Joseph Mead
Beware of the Jornsnout by Sarah Carpenter
Cookbooks
1st Place: Stellar Recipes by Stella Lesage
Cultural Diversity
1st Place (tie): Armando and the Amazing Animal Race by Diana Schaffter
1st Place (tie): Bugzee and the Bees by Nocola Williams, illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
2nd Place: Our Very Greek Traditions and a Few Superstitions by Kassi Psifogeorgou, illustrated by Laura Mocelin
Honorable Mention:
Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl by Chelsea Chong Kim, illustrated by Michelle Simpson
Lola Reyes Is So Not Worried by Cindy Rodriguez
My Beads and Me by Amber Bogan, illustrated by Karla Bivens
Are YOU a Princess? by Heidi Zhang, illustrated by Gin Tran
Lolly the Left Out Lobster by Allison Hill, illustrated by Sandie Sonke
A Kids Book About Diwali by Chhavi Arya Bhargava
Shine a Light on Diwali: An American-born, Indian-Heritage Family Celebrates the Festival of Lights by Parul Bhandari, illustrated by Ali Cardenas
Oh No! Chinese School! by Crystal Murakami, illustrated by Jon Kenzo Okeya
Aprende ABC con los alimentos de Puerto Rico by Yeseira Caro
Why Are You That Color? Questions from Kids to God by Morgan Irby
Early Readers
1st Place: The Gift by Laura-Lee Blackmore, illustrated by Paul Schultz
2nd Place: I Read the Book by Meggy Finn
Honorable Mention:
Raccoon to the Moon by Billie Holladay Skelley, illustrated by James Skelley
Kusa Speaks Up! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Kusa Wants to Play! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Kusa’s Big Surprise! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Kusa Gets Her Mad Out! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
The Christmas Tree That Changed the World by Cookie Claus
Eva’s Little Lesson by Daenya Garcia
Little z and the Letter-Lifters by Diane Disque Kurz, illustrated by Sara Kuba
Ooops! by Jennifer Kurani
Prince Henry and the Green Mountain Up North by Nancy Packes
Ali’s Big Adventure by Roxie Fiste
Mary the Missionary, A Kenyan Adventure by Yvonne M Morgan, illustrated by Jack Foster
Educational/Instructional
1st Place: Hiccup’s Safe Splash Spectacular: Safe Waters, Happy Hoppers: A Toddler’s Guide to Pool Play by Dave W. Ball
2nd Place: The Phone Book: Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand by Jessica Speer, illustrated by Lesley Imgart
Honorable Mention:
Windy Acres Workshop: Art, Nature & Literature Edition by Sarah Uren
What Is the Shape of My Ears? by Lisa Weckbacher, illustrated by Gabriela Vega
Baxter Learns to Save by Italia Tornabene and Sheila Marie
Let’s Talk About Stigma by Elisabeth Ryu, illustrated by Justin Kim
Oto Astro: Sky to Space by Angelin Z Ma
There are Ladybugs in my Room by Vontavia J. Heard
Flynn and his Flies: a Credit Worthy Story by V.A. Halliday
The Clover Counter by Derrick Boyle
The Reader: A Basic Teaching Tool for Parents by Naejh
Exercise/Fitness
1st Place: It’s Not Pilates by Desislava Chevallier, illustrated by Stefana Argirova
2nd Place: Kusa Wants to Play! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Family Matters
1st Place (tie): The Gift by Laura-Lee Blackmore, illustrated by Paul Schultz
1st Place (tie): The Peppered Sky by Sarah Doran, illustrated by Beth Snider
2nd Place: One Trunk Away by Nada Fardan, illustrated by Malihe Ahmadi
Honorable Mention:
Little Miss Linda Speaks About Death by Linda Holloway, illustrated by Cameron Wilson
When Uncle Left by Robyn Spink
Your Family Is Beautiful by Anngri Arts
Lola Reyes Is So Not Worried by Cindy Rodriguez
Emily Swan and the Dream Pillow by Mary L. Peers
Petunia Moves Again by Miranda Montoya, illustrated by Sarah Hashmi
Milko by Samuel Narh, illustrated by Alisa Knatko
Dinosaur Land by Diane Green
Four Paws and a Tail by Camille Klump
My Brother in Heaven by A.C. Babbitt, illustrated by Tanya Matiikiv
Pieces in Heaven by Kimberly Artley, illustrated by Anna Pomelova
Story Swapping A Keepsake to Remember by Vassi Rombis, illustrated by Frances Rose Espanol
A Story About a Mother & Son by Brendyn Zachary and Sachiko Otohata
I’ll Be With You Wherever You Are by Michael Finn, illustrated by Agus Prajogo and Yohanes Bastian
All Kinds of Families by David ZM Allison
Blended Family Love by Chrishana Greer
Sticky Pineapple and The Little Precious Gems: How I Came Into This World by Stephanie Boag, illustrated by Jupiters Muse
Brianna’s Brave Day by Francine Apy, illustrated by Marta Maszkiewicz
General
1st Place: Just Be You! by Valerie Whetstone, illustrated by Mel Schroeder
2nd Place: Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town by Ben St. James
Honorable Mention:
When Uncle Left by Robyn Spink
Penguins Can Fly, Right? by Janice Lao-Noche, illustrated by Rhea Reburiano-Lajom and Louise Lao
It’s Okay To Be Mehhh by Gabriel Park
Global & Social Issues
1st Place: Malaria Menace: Adiratna and Harto’s Quest for Protection by Susan Neuhaus
2nd Place: Foster’s Leash by Sarah Sommer, illustrated by Bulankina Ka
Graphic Novel
1st Place: Amazing Adventures with Glurr and Blurr Through Space and Slime by Cody Howard
2nd Place: How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andriansyah
Green Books/Environmental
1st Place (tie): Armando and the Amazing Animal Race by Diana Schaffter
1st Place (tie): Frogs on the Mountain: The Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs in Yosemite by Adalgisa Nico
2nd Place: Legend Keepers: The Promise by Bruce Smith
Honorable Mention:
Polar Post: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Arnold Cherry
The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant by Nocola Williams, illustrated by Henry Ezeokeke
Twinkle, Twinkle, Litter Sea Star by Kathleen Welton, illustrated by Chau Pham
A Simple Seagrass by Camille Klump, illustrated by Mike Roberts
Emma and the Reindeer by Emma Gallagher and Linda Mansfield
Kate the Earthling by Kate Shooltz, illustrated by Winona Kieslich
SustainaBuds: Why the Planet Needs You! by Barbara Cutajar
The Miracle Forest by Ellen Dee Davidson, illustrated by Carolan Raleigh-Halsing
The Girl Who Cried for the Earth: A Story of Hope, Healing & Possibilities by Bodhi Simpson
Just a Jam Jar by Dylan Turzak and Erica Turzak
Clara’s Curiosity & Her Foxy Friends by Karen Belanger-Richmond, illustrated by Paul Mathews
Growing Pains
1st Place (tie): Kusa Speaks Up! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
1st Place (tie): Kusa’s Big Surprise! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
1st Place (tie): Kusa Gets Her Mad Out! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
2nd Place: Lola Reyes Is So Not Worried by Cindy Rodriguez
Honorable Mention:
Giggly, Jiggly, Wiggly by Jenifer Owenson, illustrated by Anna Owenson
Choose Your Reaction: A Trip to the Zoo by Jonathan Reule
Dax to the MAX: Blah Blah Blobs vs. Power Pods by Scott Feld, illustrated by Kezzia Crossley
Percy The Rockhopper Penguin & Friends by Walter Cherkas, illustrated by Joseph Mead
Bridget Kimble Learns Self Control by Brandon Moore, illustrated by Mick Edrick M Marcellana
Emily Swan and the Dream Pillow by Mary L. Peers
Health
1st Place: Malaria Menace: Adiratna and Harto’s Quest for Protection by Susan Neuhaus
2nd Place: Giggly, Jiggly, Wiggly by Jenifer Owenson, illustrated by Anna Owenson
Honorable Mention:
Kusa Speaks Up! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Kusa Wants to Play! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Kusa Gets Her Mad Out! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Bridget Kimble Learns Self Control by Brandon Moore, illustrated by Mick Edrick M Marcellana
It’s Okay To Be Mehhh by Gabriel Park
Historical Fiction
1st Place: The Orator and the Wonder Maker by Sarah Shehata, illustrated by Mariam Fadel
Holiday
1st Place (tie): Holidays All Year with Pomp, Snow, and Cirqueumstance by Neil Goldberg and Niko Nickolaou, illustrated by John Kelly
1st Place (tie): The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Holiday Fantasy by Todd Lockwood
2nd Place (tie): Christmas Cardinal by James Esker
2nd Place (tie): The Christmas Eve Blizzard: Cane & Friends Save Santa by Scott Withers, illustrated by Juliet Frost
Honorable Mention:
Santa’s Simon by Terri Lilga, illustrated by Chau Pham
The Christmas Tree That Changed the World by Cookie Claus
Toys Come Alive by Evelyn Wong
Christmas Cats by Amy Pulliam, illustrated by Vince Ortiz
Halloween Magic!! A Little Pumpkin’s Adventure by Julie DeLeo, illustrated by Susan Brewer
The Clover Counter by Derrick Boyle
Baby Cakes: Valentine Sprinkles of Love Cupcakes by Lisa Renee Hutchins, illustrated by Rob Rice
Humor
1st Place (tie): WARNING: Short Stories for Middle School Boys Only, Because Girls Have Cooties! by Gene Miller
1st Place (tie): Five Minutes from a Meltdown: A Comedic Poetry Collection by David Meyer
2nd Place (tie): Guinea Pig Power by Ben St. James
2nd Place (tie): When Will I Ever Learn by Lynn Marceau, illustrated by Agostina Manzone
Honorable Mention:
Its Okay To Be Mehhh by Gabriel Park
Beware of the Jornsnout by Sarah Carpenter
Letters, Journals
1st Place: My Life Journal: Make Today Awesome, Plan a Better Tomorrow by Rayne Lacko, illustrated by Maddy Isbell
2nd Place: I’m Here For You by Amos Shelley
LGBT
1st Place: Silas on Sundays by Joel Shoemaker, illustrated by Lintang Pandu Pratiwi
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place (tie): Armando and the Amazing Animal Race by Diana Schaffter
1st Place (tie): Beyond Mulberry Glen by Millie Florence, illustrated by Astrid Sheckels
1st Place (tie): Brave Falls by AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia
1st Place (tie): Dylan Dover: Orion’s Quest by Lynne Howard
1st Place (tie): Haven by Valerie Biel
1st Place (tie): Kat’s Greek Summer by Mima Tipper
2nd Place: Plain Princess Jane by Jennifer Milne
Honorable Mention:
Miscommunicamp! by Steph Katzovi
Polar Post: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Arnold Cherry
Rolo on the Planet of the Cats by Hans Ness, illustrated by Sofia Komarenko
Snoopers & Sneakers by Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman
The Night Sky Lined with Silver by Yvonne David, illustrated by Robert Sauber
The Rabbit Princess: The Dragon King by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
Escape From Heart Stone Cave by Lyndal Michele
Buried Secrets of the Copper Locket by D.L. Bush
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Lola Reyes Is So Not Worried by Cindy Rodriguez
The Legend of the Serpent Witch by F.P. LaRue
Cried the Raven by Ruth Amanda
Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained, Volume 4 by Patricia Miller
Grammy’s Treasure Hunt: Julia’s Judging by Joan Marie Voeltz
The Brothers Dragon: Beyond Land’s End by JF Baker
A Nose Apart: The Fourth Adventure by Deborah Edmisten
Breakfast of Superheroes by Steve Frederick, illustrated by Milena Vitorovic
Yowie Dreaming: A Tale of Friendship and Adventure by Margaretta James
The Secret of the Kelimutu Volcano: The Rise of Golden Garuda by Hamsa Buvaraghan
Living at the Edge of the World - Spring by S. J. Barratt
How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andriansyah
The Hole In My Haiku by Susan Beth Furst, illustrated by Jiliane Vilches
Bill’s Magic Box - Stories For Children by R.C. Hammond
Careful What You Hear by Helen Dunlap Newton
Mystery
1st Place: Beyond the Cemetery Gate: The Secret Keeper’s Daughter by Valerie Biel
2nd Place: The Legend of the Serpent Witch by F.P. LaRue
Honorable Mention:
Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained, Volume 4 by Patricia Miller
New Author: Fiction
1st Place (tie): Brunt and Eggbert by Jeff Dorrill, illustrated by Angeles Peinador
1st Place (tie): The Gift by Laura-Lee Blackmore, illustrated by Paul Schultz
1st Place (tie): The Secret of One-Eyed Cogburn, The Dreaded Pirated Captain by Diane Merrill-Wigginton, illustrated by Nestor Taylor
1st Place (tie): When Will I Ever Learn by Lynn Marceau, illustrated by Agostina Manzone
2nd Place (tie): Iccup Has the Hiccups by Maria E. Coccodrilli
2nd Place (tie): Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs by P.E. Shadrick, illustrated by Maya Penzlik
Honorable Mention:
Lady Needed Space by Audrey Weatherstone, illustrated by Natalia Logvanova
Luciana’s Finest Hour by James Reum
More Than Just a Clear Sky: A collection of poems by Arjun Nair
Escape From Heart Stone Cave by Lyndal Michele
Finley Finds Her Way by Sharon R. Miller, illustrated by Ashleigh Heyns
Are YOU a Princess? by Heidi Zhang, illustrated by Gin Tran
Dinky Donkey Doo: A Brave Boy, His Loyal Protector, and a Journey of Hope by David P. Kavanaugh, illustrated by Albert Arrayás
Flamin-Go Bob by Cheryl Spears Waugh
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Sniffle, Snuffle ... Blow! by Barbara Ann Elder, illustrated by Sally Garland
Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
I Know I’m A Big Kid When - Je sais que je suis grand parce que... by Nathalie Gallant-Fraser
Sophia’s Sunstar by Laurie Mandel, illustrated by Mehtab Jamil
Cool Kids with Color by Kimberly Taylor
Kate the Earthling by Kate Shooltz, illustrated by Winona Kieslich
Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar
Percy The Rockhopper Penguin & Friends by Walter Cherkas, illustrated by Joseph Mead
Breakfast of Superheroes by Steve Frederick, illustrated by Milena Vitorovic
Milden and the Vanishing Numbers by Nabila Nawaz, illustrated by Maja Ranisavljev
The Christmas Eve Blizzard: Cane & Friends Save Santa by Scott Withers, illustrated by Juliet Frost
It was Saturday Morning by Nancy Packes
Christopher Finds a Castle by Caleb Lee, illustrated by Anastasia Shakh
I’ll Be With You Wherever You Are by Michael Finn, illustrated by Agus Prajogo and Yohanes Bastian
Its Okay To Be Mehhh by Gabriel Park
Bug Kid by Skyler Sulby
Liz by Prescilla Goraya, illustrated by Jupiters Muse
Switched Roles: Mom as My Little Girl by Marco Chan
Take a Look by DotDot
The Perfect Prank by Raina Panda
Why Are You That Color? Questions from Kids to God by Morgan Irby
New Author: Nonfiction
1st Place: A Purposeful Pup by Patric Rayburn
2nd Place: Oto Astro: Sky to Space by Angelin Z Ma
Honorable Mention:
Sticky Pineapple and The Little Precious Gems: How I Came Into This World by Stephanie Boag, illustrated by Jupiters Muse
Outdoor Recreation
1st Place: I’m Here For your Summer Vacation by Amos Shelley
2nd Place: When Fred the Snake and friends go camping by Peter Cotton, illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire
Honorable Mention:
Strong Girls Travel: AJ’s Steps at Great Smoky Mountains by Amy Friedl, illustrated by Drew Clark
Kate the Earthling by Kate Shooltz, illustrated by Winona Kieslich
Quigley Chooses the Trail Less Traveled by Claudine Norden and Maddie Norden, illustrated by Bonnie Wiegand
Bobby the Bear and the Great Race by Ryan O’Connor
Hot Cocoa and Courage by George Neeb
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place (tie): Anger Is My Monster by Clara Harper
1st Place (tie): Dear Duck, Please Come! by Sarah Mackenzie, illustrated by Charles Santoso
1st Place (tie): Ezarah & Elyse: Starlit Ballet by Essence Neely
1st Place (tie): The Roll-Away Snowman by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Daniela Volpari
2nd Place (tie): Iccup Has the Hiccups by Maria E. Coccodrilli
2nd Place (tie): It’s Not Pilates by Desislava Chevallier, illustrated by Stefana Argirova
2nd Place (tie): Lolly the Left Out Lobster by Allison Hill, illustrated by Sandie Sonke
Honorable Mention:
Lady Needed Space by Audrey Weatherstone, illustrated by Natalia Logvanova
Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play? by Michael Sampson and Bill Martin Jr., illustrated by Marilyn Janovitz
Quack Along with Zack, Mack, and Jack by Jane Francis
The Lady with Two Different Socks by Courtney Bednyak, illustrated by Arthur Lin
The Little Seed by Adele Lamothe, illustrated by Steven Tu
The Pesky Problem by Cristina Garcia, illustrated by Lenka Knoetze and Amy de Vries
The Puppy That Wanted To Be A Flower by G.R. Foster
Otter and Fox: The Rainy Day Picnic by Donna Marie Tyree and Matt Tyree
Who are we, really? by Nielle Marques
Take Me Back to Oklahoma by Cody Burke, illustrated by Camilla Crittenden
Oh, Tal! Not Today. by Tal Anderson, illustrated by Michael Richey White
I Know I’m A Big Kid When - Je sais que je suis grand parce que... by Nathalie Gallant-Fraser
Moon Choo-Choo: A Tale of Imagination and Sibling Adventure by Mona Voelkel, illustrated by Nancy Kincade
Ollie & Stella by Katherine Picarde, illustrated by Khalima Murzina
Who Drank My Chocolate Milk? by Diane Disque Kurz, illustrated by Sara Kurz
A Farm Animals’ Happy Birthday by Stephanie Matolyak and Deborah Bailey
Cool Kids with Color by Kimberly Taylor
The Puzzle Piece by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, illustrated by Rita Nilson
The Journey to You by Payton Lynch, illustrated by Siski Kalla
Poppy and Daisy’s Big Adventure: Inspired by the True Story of Two Chincoteague Ponies by Martha McNiel, illustrated by Aleksandra Szymanska
The Dog in Shoes: The Quest for Pizza by Anngri Arts
There’s a Pigeon in St. Pancras by Ruth Amanda
A Day on the Brine by Susea Spray, illustrated by Emma Stuart
Breathe, Little One by Sissel Waage, illustrated by Ana-Maria Cosma
Jack’s Noisy Day: A raucous romp through the alphabet by Sarah Tinney, illustrated by Ricky Audi
Mason the Magnificent by Anne Polli, illustrated by Ryan Polli
Quieting Hazel’s Heart by Kirsten Henry, illustrated by Cennet Kapkaç
Raccoon to the Moon by Billie Holladay Skelley, illustrated by James Skelley
Rainbow Bear by Michael Sampson and Bill Martin Jr., illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois
Thomas and the Butterfly by Jessica Azenberg, illustrated by Li Liu
The First Carousel King /Carous’s Gift to Children by Papa G Smith
The Story of Neeps and Tattie by Amy Johnson and Diane Madden, illustrated by Abigail Gray Swartz
Christmas Cats by Amy Pulliam, illustrated by Vince Ortiz
Milden and the Vanishing Numbers by Nabila Nawaz, illustrated by Maja Ranisavljev
Zee Zee The Humble Bee by Michael Obiora
A Great Bear Hug for Two, from Mama by Cynthia Carla, illustrated by Saavi K
Joey’s Preschool Jitters by Susan Cueto, illustrated by Thomas Brooks
The Worm and the Noodle by Jessica Brown, illustrated by Milica Vasiljević
I Read the Book by Meggy Finn
Sammy Sparrow’s First Flight by Tracy Ahrens
The Enchanted Kingdom of Cats by Karen Katz, illustrated by Franci Duperron
You Need Your Ears to Hear by William R. Bergan
Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie’s Baby Brother by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Alex Nimurad
All Kinds of Families by David ZM Allison
Choo Choo Dino Crew by Bethann Pate, illustrated by Adrienn Schonberg
Quinsigamond Saves the Day! by Owen Baker-Flynn
Switched Roles: Mom as My Little Girl by Marco Chan
The Clover Counter by Derrick Boyle
Adventures Await, Little One by Ashlee Ridlon, illustrated by Tharushi Nanayakkara
The Noisy Cricket by Saundra Cathey
Where Do All the Witches Go When It’s Spring, Summer and Falling Snow? by Saundra Cathey
Earthly Angel: Michael’s First Trip to the Dentist by Carolyn Benjamin
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place (tie): A Puppy’s Tale by Grant Merritt, illustrated by Elena Ciolacu
1st Place (tie): Brunt and Eggbert by Jeff Dorrill, illustrated by Angeles Peinador
1st Place (tie): Horatio in the Wind by Jose Oldenburg, illustrated by Robert Nailon
1st Place (tie): Luciana’s Finest Hour by James Reum
1st Place (tie): Would It Be Weird? by Edgar Garcia, illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum
1st Place (tie): The Dachshund Dash by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ana Sebastien
2nd Place (tie): Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Kathleen Welton, illustrated by Chau Pham
2nd Place (tie): The Munching Marching Pig Band by Amanda Jane Lowles, illustrated by Mario Coelho
2nd Place (tie): A Halloween Farty Party by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Clarissa Corradin
Honorable Mention:
Kusa Speaks Up! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Kusa Wants to Play! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Lady Needed Space by Audrey Weatherstone, illustrated by Natalia Logvanova
Money Moves A Nation: A Civil Rights Lesson for Children by Hazell Thomas, illustrated by Wayne Thomas and Fritz Hartman
My Day with Mama by Amber Bogan, illustrated by Karla Bivens
Shemmy’s Wild Ride by Dr. Donna Housman, illustrated by Renée Andriani
The Gift by Laura-Lee Blackmore, illustrated by Paul Schultz
The Last Words of Albion by Joshua Ferdinand, illustrated by Arwa Ali
The Little Seed by Adele Lamothe, illustrated by Steven Tu
The Masterful Mallard by Doreen Pullo-Fleisch
The Puppy That Wanted To Be A Flower by G.R. Foster, illustrated by Poelosophy
When Fred the Snake and Friends explore USA-West by Peter Cotton, illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire
When You Know What You Don’t Want by Ann Fleming, illustrated by Stefanie Geyer
Willie’s Gift by Clairmarie H. Field
Penguins Can Fly, Right? by Janice Lao-Noche, illustrated by Rhea Reburiano-Lajom and Louise Lao
Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey by Tammy Cranston
Sammie and Pumpkin: Based on a True Story by Alanna Albano, illustrated by JiaJia Hamner
Are YOU a Princess? by Heidi Zhang, illustrated by Gin Tran
Just Be You! by Valerie Whetstone, illustrated by Mel Schroeder
Kusa’s Big Surprise! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Ms. Grumplemeyer by Lisa Brown, illustrated Ken Nunes
Peppermint by Cassie Sano
Sniffle, Snuffle ... Blow! by Barbara Ann Elder, illustrated Sally Garland
Ollie & Stella by Katherine Picarde, illustrated by Khalima Murzina
Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires by Jose Oldenburg, illustrated by Gregorio Utrera Medina
Toys Come Alive by Evelyn Wong
The Adventures of Clive & Sydney, the Dancing Armadillos: Wet, Slimy, and Green! (Book Two) by Mallory J. Stevens, illustrated by Lauera VanderHeart and Jesús García
The Butterfly Dance at Lavender Field by Julianne Dumas, illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations
Bug in the Brain by Aiden Woosol Lee
Kusa Gets Her Mad Out! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
One Grain of Sand by Ruthie Godfrey
Poppy and Daisy’s Big Adventure: Inspired by the True Story of Two Chincoteague Ponies by Martha McNiel, illustrated by Aleksandra Szymanska
There’s a Pigeon in St. Pancras by Ruth Amanda
Kevin Noodle Explores the Red Rock City by J.M. Chrismer, illustrated by Jessica Chrismer
Lettuce Gail Boe by Juniardi Satyanagara
Mason the Magnificent by Anne Polli, illustrated by Ryan Polli
The Brightest Bulb by Stephanie Smith, illustrated by Damla Ozturk
The Crocodile Choir by Nico Altamirano, illustrated by Veeona Man
The Story of Neeps and Tattie by Amy Johnson and Diane Madden, illustrated by Abigail Gray Swartz
Christmas Cats by Amy Pulliam, illustrated by Vince Ortiz
Milden and the Vanishing Numbers by Nabila Nawaz, illustrated by Maja Ranisavljev
Shipmate by Eileen Clancy Biegel
Stuck by Eva Chang
The Little Wind by Natalie Astra
The Miracle Forest by Ellen Dee Davidson, illustrated by Carolan Raleigh-Halsing
The Sons & The Stars by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Joe L. Hernandez
Tide Pool Menace by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
Halloween Magic!! A Little Pumpkin’s Adventure by Julie DeLeo, illustrated by Susan Brewer
The Worm and the Noodle by Jessica Brown, illustrated by Milica Vasiljević
Tomás Returns To School by Xiomara Gallego-Bernard, illustrated by Irina Chasov
Fighting Words by Leonarda Carranza, illustrated by Erika Medina
Parker Discover the Blues by Marybeth Wishart, illustrated by Marianella Aguirre
Daddy, Are You a Duck? by Lisa Corduan, illustrated by Kirk Charlton
Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie’s Baby Brother by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Alex Nimurad
Ali’s Big Adventure by Roxie Fiste
Oh No! Chinese School! by Crystal Murakami, illustrated by Jon Kenzo Okeya
The Hole In My Haiku by Susan Beth Furst, illustrated by Jiliane Vilches
Christopher Finds a Castle by Caleb Lee, illustrated by Anastasia Shakh
Henrietta Hopper’s Big Secret by Cindy Shirley, illustrated by Cleoward Sy
I’ll Be With You Wherever You Are by Michael Finn, illustrated by Agus Prajogo and Yohanes Bastian
Its Okay To Be Mehhh by Gabriel Park
Sunflowers Rise in a Midnight Sky by Avery Davis, illustrated by Tang Wei
Della the Rescue Dog by Bradley W. Harvey, illustrated by Jeffrey Lindsey
Flower in the Storm by Dylan Kim
Grandma’s Comfort Quilt by Debbie Hepner, illustrated by Richard Hoit
Oto Astro: Sky to Space by Angelin Z Ma
Rip Rip Wesley by Irizarry Mendoza
SuperMom by Brooklyn Davis and Chrishana Greer
The House Wisdom Built by Londa Hayden, illustrated by Bonnie Manning
The Perfect Prank by Raina Panda
Wake Up, Daddy! A Coloring Storybook with Affirmations and Chores by Tac and Eden, illustrated by Kaitlyn Taylor
Something To Sing About by Karen Richards Toothaker, illustrated by Heather Lynn Harris
Ed’s Journal: Honesty by Jordan Crowl
The Way Things Change by Lauren Kim
Claudine’s Tale: Chloe and Ernie’s Tropical Adventures by Claudine Dunnigan, illustrated by Ray Eaton
Poetry
1st Place: When Will I Ever Learn by Lynn Marceau, illustrated by Agostina Manzone
2nd Place: Island Moon by Ruth Amanda
Honorable Mention:
More Than Just a Clear Sky: A collection of poems by Arjun Nair
Cried the Raven by Ruth Amanda
The Hole In My Haiku by Susan Beth Furst, illustrated by Jiliane Vilches
Beware of the Jornsnout by Sarah Carpenter
Claiming Her Crown (Butterfly Princess Book 4) by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
Why Are You That Color? Questions from Kids to God by Morgan Irby
School Issues
1st Place (tie): Smudges by Lauren Emerson, illustrated by Kim Soderberg
1st Place (tie): The Puzzle Piece by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, illustrated by Rita Nilson
2nd Place (tie): Kusa Speaks Up! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
2nd Place (tie): Kusa Gets Her Mad Out! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
2nd Place (tie): Kusa’s Big Surprise! by Kathy Iorio Snow, illustrated by Chris Schroeder
Honorable Mention:
Oliver’s Journey to friendship by Robyn Spink
When Uncle Left by Robyn Spink
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Peppermint by Cassie Sano
Lorelei the Lorelei: The First of Many Firsts by Kristen J. Anderson, illustrated by Audrey Suau
The Dachshund Dash by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ana Sebastien
Bridget Kimble Learns Self Control by Brandon Moore, illustrated by Mick Edrick M Marcellana
Quieting Hazel’s Heart by Kirsten Henry, illustrated by Cennet Kapkaç
Bobby the Bear and the Great Race by Ryan O’Connor
Milden and the Vanishing Numbers by Nabila Nawaz, illustrated by Maja Ranisavljev
Can-Do Girls by Julie Hundman, illustrated by Elizabeth Wright
Harry the High Versus Larry the Low by Alan Champlin
Let’s Talk About Stigma by Elisabeth Ryu, illustrated by Justin Kim
One Arctic Night by Donald Whibley
Do I Belong? by Shani Night
Happy Tunes by Sarah Shehata Mona Ali
The Principal’s Principles by Meredith Davison , Jr.
Brianna’s Brave Day by Francine Apy, illustrated by Marta Maszkiewicz
Raphael Raccoon Learns Everyone Is Different by Chris Stuart, illustrated by Kiran Akram
Ed’s Journal: Honesty by Jordan Crowl
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place (tie): Brave Falls by AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia
1st Place (tie): Journey to Superhero School: An Oliver and Jessica Prequel to The Vork Chronicles by Gracie Dix
2nd Place: Dylan Dover: Orion’s Quest by Lynne Howard
Honorable Mention:
Rolo on the Planet of the Cats by Hans Ness, illustrated by Sofia Komarenko
The Dream by Rox Burkey and Charles Breakfield
The Rabbit Princess: The Dragon King by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar
Special Needs/Disability Awareness
1st Place (tie): Oh, Tal! Not Today. by Tal Anderson, illustrated by Michael Richey White
1st Place (tie): The Mouse Who Couldn’t Eat Cheese by M.B. Mooney, illustrated by Ekaterina Miranova
2nd Place: The BIG Book of Hearing Our Way by Melanie Paticoff Grossman
Honorable Mention:
The Bounce Out the Stigma Buddies Present: Never Give Up! by Mike Simmel
Soaring Together: A Butterfly Family’s Story of Discovery, Love, and Resilience by Jillian Arnold, illustrated by Snezhana Mommsen
Shining As I Am by Makida Arshi, illustrated by Siddhant Jumde
How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andriansyah
Raphael Raccoon Learns Everyone Is Different by Chris Stuart, illustrated by Kiran Akram
Spiritual/Religious
1st Place: Letters To Heaven by Kaitlyn Macek, illustrated by April Hartmann
2nd Place (tie): Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers by Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier, illustrated by William H. Hinote
2nd Place (tie): Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey by Tammy Cranston
Honorable Mention:
My Brother in Heaven by A.C. Babbitt, illustrated by Tanya Matiikiv
You Are SO Loved by Natalie James, illustrated by Noor Zaki
Above the Clouds by Kris Nulf, illustrated by Carrie Knox
Awesome Facts About Space by Mark Wainwright and Dr. Danny Faulkner
Heaven, Just Believe by Sandy Hill, illustrated by Jason Hutton
Light of Life by Annya Lott, illustrated by Amelina Jones
I’ll Be With You Wherever You Are by Michael Finn, illustrated by Agus Prajogo and Yohanes Bastian
Heaven’s Golden Book (Libro De Oro Del Cielo) by Mary Miché
Kids Pray in Many Ways (Las Muchas Maneras en que Los Ninos Oran) by Mary Miché
Why Are You That Color? Questions from Kids to God by Morgan Irby
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps
Come Beloved Guide: Ven Amado Guia by Mary Miché
Sports
1st Place: A is for Athlete by Michael Sampson and Bill Martin Jr., illustrated by Dawn Davidson
2nd Place: Don’t Make Noise Lose With Poise by David Farkas, illustrated by Brittany Farkas
Honorable Mention:
It’s Not Pilates by Desislava Chevallier, illustrated by Stefana Argirova
‘Twas the Year of the World Series by Debbie Clark, illustrated by Walter Policelli
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
1st Place: The Little Seed by Adele Lamothe, illustrated by Steven Tu
2nd Place (tie): Umi Rainbow River’s Great Inventor by Cesili Williams, illustrated by Nadia Ronquillo
2nd Place (tie): Under the Umbrella Tree by Cheryl Spears Waugh, illustrated by Libby Martin
Honorable Mention:
Oto Astro: Sky to Space by Angelin Z Ma
SustainaBuds: Why the Planet Needs You! by Barbara Cutajar
What Is the Shape of My Ears? by Lisa Weckbacher, illustrated by Gabriela Vega
Amelia’s Loose Part Art: A Day at the Beach by Angela Odusanya, illustrated by Dileema Medonza
Website
1st Place: bilingualbooks4kids.com by Elaine Davida Sklar Davis and Jayne Brug Callahan
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place (tie): Berticus: How I Survived School! and Bullies! and Farley Finnigan! by Brian Silbert
1st Place (tie): Beyond the Cemetery Gate: The Secret Keeper’s Daughter by Valerie Biel
2nd Place: Dylan Dover: Orion’s Quest by Lynne Howard
Honorable Mention:
Whisper of Fate by Molly Crowe
The Rabbit Princess: The Dragon King by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
Zoya by Alexandra Pugachevsky
Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
Jasmine in Bloom by Londa Hayden
The Whispers of Destiny: Guided by the Spirit Within by Shani Night
Young Adult Nonfiction
1st Place: Oto Astro: Sky to Space by Angelin Z Ma
Youth Author Fiction
1st Place: How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andriansyah
2nd Place: Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar
Honorable Mention:
Bug in the Brain by Aiden Woosol Lee
The Time of Hana by Nathan Lee
Christopher Finds a Castle by Caleb Lee, illustrated by Anastasia Shakh
One Arctic Night by Donald Whibley
Sedna Of Hanaway by Janani Prakash
The Perfect Prank by Raina Panda
Brooklyn and the Giant Strawberry Seed by Brooklyn Davis, illustrated by Chrishana Greer
Youth Author Nonfiction
1st Place: Let’s Talk About Stigma by Elisabeth Ryu, illustrated by Justin Kim