2022 Winners
PRINTED BOOKS
Grand Prize Winner:
The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus
$100 Drawing Winner:
The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life by D. Terrence Foster, MD
Aging/Senior Living
1st Place:
More Dammit ... It IS Menopause! Meditations for Women to Achieve Clarity and Confidence Beyond Their Wildest Dreams, Volume 2 by Sally Bartlett
Animals/Pets
1st Place (tie):
Pawprints On Our Hearts: How A Few Incredible Dogs Changed One Life Forever by Kerk Murray
Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday by Alysson Foti Bourque, illustrated by Chiara Civati
2nd Place:
The Ick Erros: Zoom Barrier Reef by Cal Devney, illustrated by Veronika Hipolito
Honorable Mention:
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe’s Story by Denise Lee Branco
Max the Potato Beetle by Charlie Golding, illustrated by Adriana DelCarlo and Marie Lilles
My Furry Little Brother Weathers His Fears by Nikisha Rabess
Audiobooks
1st Place:
Spacemaker: how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
2nd Place:
Icky Berg, An Iceberg Tale by Tracy Detz
Honorable Mention:
Crop Burner: The Tale of Fearn & The Deamhon by Gavin Black
Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success by Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Best Cover Design
1st Place:
Bravo Anjali by Sheetal Sheth, illustrated by Lucia Soto
2nd Place:
Zen (and Rage) and the Art of a Never-Ending Home Renovation by Marcia Formica
Honorable Mention:
Bentley’s Dream by Sandra Harry and Catherine Lawson, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
Roku & Tanza by Whitney L. Anderson
The Big Day by Terry Lee Caruthers, illustrated by Robert Casilla
The Gingerbread Twins by Renee Hayes, illustrated by Darby Scebold
You Finished Treatment Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors by Dr. Amy Rothenberg
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Star’s Purpose: An Air Force Mission by Krista Betcher, illustrated by Brian Schmidt
Best Illustrations/Photography
1st Place (tie):
Blueberry Blue Bubble by Carrie Sharkey Asner, illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski
Bravo Anjali by Sheetal Sheth, illustrated by Lucia Soto
2nd Place:
Bentley’s Dream by Sandra Harry and Catherine Lawson, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
Honorable Mention:
A Sense of You by Luc Midnight, illustrated by John Reid
Gaining Her Strength: Butterfly Princess Book 3 by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
Roku & Tanza by Whitney L. Anderson
The Gingerbread Twins by Renee Hayes, illustrated by Darby Scebold
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Bias Is All Around You: A Handbook for Inspecting Social Media & News Stories by Erik Bean, illustrated by Gail Gorske
Papalote: The Butterfly Goddess by F. M. Barrera
Tex the Explorer Journey to the Oceans by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
Sincerely, Little Fox by Mr. Noun
Star’s Purpose: An Air Force Mission by Krista Betcher, illustrated by Brian Schmidt
My Quiet Friends by John Reid
The Magic Toothbrush by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Inhabiting Bliss by Kathleen Kinkopf
Best Interior Design
1st Place:
The Big Day by Terry Lee Caruthers, illustrated by Robert Casilla
2nd Place:
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Honorable Mention:
Inhabiting Bliss by Kathleen Kinkopf
Biography/Autobiography/Memoir
1st Place (tie):
Black, White, And Gray All Over; A Black Man’s Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement by Frederick Reynolds
Pawprints on Our Hearts: How A Few Incredible Dogs Changed One Life Forever by Kerk Murray
Rue’s Butterfly by Donna McCart Welser
The Angle of Flickering Light by Gina Troisi
The Home for Friendless Children by C.L. Olsen
Honorable Mention:
Off Our Chests: A Candid Tour Through the World of Cancer by John Marshall and Liza Marshall
Zen (and Rage) and the Art of a Never-Ending Home Renovation by Marcia Formica
Opening the Door: My Journey Through Anorexia to Full Recovery by Meredith O’Brien
Slow Dancing with Fire: a memoir of resilience by Brahna Yassky
Ever Vigilant: Tales of the Vietnam War by Michael J. Hebert
Groove Found, Susan’s Business Journey by Susan P. Butler
Truth is Indestructible by Stuart Nagero
I, Quirky Girl by Autumn Simmons
Business & Finance
1st Place (tie):
Metronomics: One United System to Grow up Your Team, Company, and Life by Shannon Susko
Non-Obvious Megatrends: How to See What Others Miss and Predict the Future by Rohit Bhargava
RetireSmart ll-The Gig Economy by Mark Anthony Grimaldi
2nd Place:
Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action by Heather Hansen
Honorable Mention:
The Transparent Sales Leader: How the Power of Sincerity, Science & Structure Can Transform Your Sales Team’s Results by Todd Caponi
Skills: The Common Denominator by Asha Aravindakshan
Smell the Bacon, Charlie! A CEO’s Guide to Implementing Organizational Change by Robert J. Haworth
Children’s Activity Books
1st Place:
My Little Angel Coloring Book by Sherrill Cannon, illustrated by KJ Kalpart
2nd Place:
Kara Koala and Her Kaleidoscope of Feelings Activity Book by Kara Marziali
Children’s Chapter Books
1st Place (tie):
Time Wheel by Rosemary DeTrolio
Turning the Corner by Ruozhen Ma
2nd Place (tie):
An Instrument for Florenda by Tomeko Brown and Christopher Smallwood
The Ick Erros: Zoom Barrier Reef by Cal Devney, illustrated by Veronika Hipolito
Honorable Mention:
Koko and Friends: The Long Shots by Clara West
Becky Chalmers Beautified by Diane Campbell Green
The Hoop Troop by Sasha Forman and Dana Mason Forman, illustrated by Samantha Caponera
Enchanted Menehune Tales: Of Gods and Little People by F. M. Barrera
Julie’s Big Day by Pauli Libsohn
Penelope Causes an Uproar by Pauli Libsohn
Penelope’s New Bed by Pauli Libsohn
I’d Rather Be a Kid, signed Becky Chalmers by Diane Campbell Green
Betty Ann by Rachel Woolsey
How Penelope Learned There Really Is a Santa Claus by Pauli Libsohn
Children’s Nonfiction
1st Place:
I Love You to the Sun and Beyond by Michelle Medlock Adams and Cecil Stokes, illustrated by Jonathan Bouw
2nd Place:
Second Chance by Beverly Barad, illustrated by Kathrina Iris
Honorable Mention:
Carlito Pizarras: Hero of the Tarsiers by Christine L. Villa, illustrated by Nonisel Sipalay
Ready to Dance!! by Tara Rao, illustrated by Priya Krishnan Das
When We All Get Together by Heather Bradley
My Travel Alphabet: 26 Magical Places on Earth by AK Ratti, illustrated by Claudie C. Bergeron
Big Love by Louie Flores
Children’s Poetry Books
1st Place:
Is a Smile Just a Smile by Jenny Lichty, illustrated by Veronika Hipolito
2nd Place:
Gaining Her Strength: Butterfly Princess Book 3 by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
Honorable Mention:
The Amazing Glass House by Susan Beth Furst, illustrated by Jiliane Vilches
Thinking of Nature: a mindfulness book for kids by Amy Mucci
Searching for Gold by M. Doshi, illustrated by Rachelle Holloway
All Life Matters by Mary Lynne Zahler
The Crink by M. Doshi, illustrated by Lara Calleja
The Whale and the Star by Lexi DeSollar
Coffee Table & Gift Books
1st Place:
Larry’s Words of Wisdom by Barbara Renner
2nd Place:
Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe’s Story by Denise Lee Branco
Honorable Mention:
Star’s Purpose: An Air Force Mission by Krista Betcher, illustrated by Brian Schmidt
Collection of Short Stories
1st Place:
Stumbling Through Adulthood: Linked Stories by John Sheirer
2nd Place:
Forgotten Fables and Legends of Ancient Earth by F. M. Barrera
Honorable Mention:
Music Notes: Tales from an American Singer by J.J. Maze, illustrated by Ryan PrakosoCultural Diversity
1st Place: Moment by Robert Abad
2nd Place: Two Times Removed: An Anthology of Indo-Caribbean Fiction by Tiara Chutkhan, illustrated by Chelsi Bhagan
Honorable Mention:
Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846 by Laurel Anne Hill
Yep, That's My Mommy by Jean Mountain, illustrated by Ashley Finch
Cultural Diversity
1st Place:
Maria and the Magic of the Rainbow by Suzanna Royse
2nd Place (tie):
Unbelonging by Gayatri Sethi
Dragonfly Escaping by Raya Khedker
Honorable Mention:
Humo the Tortilla Making Dragon by F. M. Barrera
Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil by Danette Vigilante
Finding Socksville by Jan Boydstun and Jim Brackman
Mama Cheva and the Dragon’s Egg by F. M. Barrera
Ready to Dance!! by Tara Rao, illustrated by Priya Krishnan Das
Beyond Diversity: 12 Non-Obvious Ways to Build A More Inclusive World by Rohit Bhargava and Jennifer Brown
Danielle: Chronicles of a Superhero by Raymond Kurzweil, illustrated by Amy Kurzweil
Maral & Lupita: A Celebration of Friendship by Judith A. Verduzco and Maral Pushian Sultanian
Education
1st Place:
Plan Like a Pirate by Dawn Harris
2nd Place:
Reexamining the Federal Role in Higher Education: Politics and Policymaking in the Postsecondary Sector by Rebecca Natow
Honorable Mention:
Let’s Believe in Mr. NA by Timothy Guan, illustrated by Angela Tsai
Bias Is All Around You: A Handbook for Inspecting Social Media & News Stories by Erik Bean, illustrated by Gail Gorske
One School’s Journey: Further Down the Path by Eleanor K. Smith and Margaret Pastor
Addison Braves Brazil by Laura James, illustrated by Jasmine Smith
Addison’s Abrupt Adventures by Laura James, illustrated by Marilyn Jacobson
Fiction: Novel
1st Place:
To Pay Paul by Michael Scott Curnes
2nd Place:
Burning Bright: Book Two of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart series by Michele Kwasniewski
Honorable Mention:
Gemini Divided by Lauren Roberts
Lightning Butterflies by Jim H. Darnell, Jr.
Rising Star: Book One of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart series by Michele Kwasniewski
Dragonfly Escaping by Raya Khedker
Food-Related
1st Place:
Modern Cast Iron: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Seasoning, Cooking, & More by Ashley L. Jones
General
1st Place (tie):
Burning Bright: Book Two of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart series by Michele Kwasniewski
Dragonfly Escaping by Raya Khedker
2nd Place:
Rising Star: Book One of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart series by Michele Kwasniewski
Honorable Mention:
Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action by Heather Hansen
In Black and White by Cary Hendrix, Jr.
Graphic Novel
Honorable Mention:
Max the Potato Beetle by Charlie Golding, illustrated by Adriana DelCarlo and Marie Lilles
Green Books/Environmental
1st Place:
To Pay Paul by Michael Scott Curnes
2nd Place:
THE S.O.U.R.C.E. by Suzanna Royse, illustrated by Jo Gershman and Tara Larsen Chang
Honorable Mention:
Sakari’s Adventure Under The Sea by Ashley Nevison
Papalote: The Butterfly Goddess by F. M. Barrera
Health, Diet, Nutrition
1st Place:
My Unexpected Life: An International Memoir of Two Pandemics, HIV and COVID-19 by Martina Clark
2nd Place:
You Finished Treatment Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors by Dr. Amy Rothenberg
Honorable Mention:
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova
More Dammit ... It IS Menopause! Meditations for Women to Achieve Clarity and Confidence Beyond Their Wildest Dreams, Volume 2 by Sally Bartlett
Choose Life by Christine Thomas Doran, illustrated by Bob O’Brien
Maddie’s Choice by Christine Thomas Doran, illustrated by
Nancy Van Buren
Historical Fiction
1st Place:
Journey of the Cheyenne Warrior by Kathleen Gibbs
2nd Place:
Orkney: a Novel by Maggie Toner
Honorable Mention:
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Ernie’s Bleachers by Tim Pareti
Last Real Cowboy by Kathleen Gibbs
Holiday
1st Place:
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance by Neil Goldberg and Niko Nickolaou, illustrated by John Kelly
2nd Place:
Rosie Finds Her Shine by Megan Rogers, illustrated by Megan Wilson
Honorable Mention:
Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw by Josie Siler, illustrated by Sebastien Braun
Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe’s Story by Denise Lee Branco
Christmas Begins with Christ by Gina Kirkland, illustrated by Marissa Napolitano
How-To
1st Place:
E Non-Obvious Guide to Marketing & Branding (Without a Big Budget) by Rohit Bhargava
2nd Place:
The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life by D. Terrence Foster, MD
Humor
1st Place:
Zen (and Rage) and the Art of a Never-Ending Home Renovation by Marcia Formica
2nd Place:
Ready Steady SAIL! by J. C. Perry
Honorable Mention:
I, Quirky Girl by Autumn Simmons
My Very Punny Dad by Ryan Milligan, illustrated by Justin Castaneda
Letters, Journals, Diaries
1st Place:
Dammit ... It IS Menopause! Meditations for Women to Achieve Clarity and Confidence Beyond Their Wildest Dreams Volume 1 by Sally Bartlett
LGBTQ+
1st Place (tie):
To Pay Paul by Michael Scott Curnes
Dragonfly Escaping by Raya Khedker
2nd Place:
The Diary of Baby Chulo by Frankie Barrera
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place (tie):
ALT/ ESC/ F13 by Dane Myers
Danielle: Chronicles of a Superhero by Raymond Kurzweil, illustrated by Amy Kurzweil
I Am Andi by J.R. Balthazar
Maria and the Magic of the Rainbow by Suzanna Royse
Paws in Paris: The Adventures of Tenny and Bella by Elizabeth Grieco
The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus
2nd Place (tie):
The Faithful Dog by Terry Lee Caruthers
Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil by Danette Vigilante
Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon by Mark Wainwright
Turning the Corner by Ruozhen Ma
Honorable Mention:
Flower Power 2: Friendship Rules by Judy Lindquist
THE S.O.U.R.C.E. by Suzanna Royse, illustrated by Jo Gershman and Tara Larsen Chang
A Nose Apart by Deborah Edmisten
A Nose Apart: The Second Adventure by Deborah Edmisten
The Hoop Troop by Sasha Forman and Dana Mason Forman, illustrated by Samantha Caponera
Arctic Dinosaurs of Alaska by Bonnye Matthews, illustrated by Jacques Polome
Military
1st Place:
Star’s Purpose: An Air Force Mission by Krista Betcher, illustrated by Brian Schmidt
Mystery
1st Place:
Life and Death at Zoo Arroyo by Betty Jean Craige
2nd Place:
By the Water: A Collage of Short Murders by Kelly Artieri
Honorable Mention:
Gemini Divided by Lauren Roberts
New Author: Fiction
1st Place (tie):
Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith
The Younglings: Shadows & Magic by Helena M. Craggs
Turning the Corner by Ruozhen Ma
2nd Place (tie):
Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within by Jocelyn Jones
Immortal Wounds by Angie Barton
Honorable Mention:
Butterfly Love From Above by Melissa Stuart
Of Slaves and Exiles : All the Queen’s Men Book I by Margaret Gaffney
The Ick Erros: Zoom Barrier Reef by Cal Devney, illustrated by Veronika Hipolito
Bentley’s Dream by Sandra Harry and Catherine Lawson, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw by Josie Siler, illustrated by Sebastien Braun
The Gingerbread Twins by Renee Hayes, illustrated by Darby Scebold
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Dragonfly Escaping by Raya Khedker
Gemini Divided by Lauren Roberts
Mrs. Noah by Patti Richards, illustrated by Alice Pieroni
A Star Upon A Dream by Kendall T. Newell, illustrated by Salvador Capuyan
K Is for Kindness by Rina Horiuchi, illustrated by Risa Horiuchi
Ready to Dance!! by Tara Rao, illustrated by Priya Krishnan Das
Twin Adventures by TK Sohal, illustrated by Ms. Raman Kaur
H is for Hunting by Kimberly Ondriska, illustrated by Siddhant Jumde
New Author: Nonfiction
1st Place (tie):
Black, White, And Gray All Over; A Black Man’s Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement by Frederick Reynolds
Pawprints On Our Hearts: How A Few Incredible Dogs Changed One Life Forever by Kerk Murray
2nd Place:
When Love Sticks Around by Danielle Dayney
Honorable Mention:
Zen (and Rage) and the Art of a Never-Ending Home Renovation by Marcia Formica
Mom’s Not Wipin’ Your Bum by Lin Hawthorne, illustrated by Stevie Mahardhika
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
Far from Home: Discovering Your Identity as Foreigners on Earth by Mabel Ninan
Smell the Bacon, Charlie! A CEO’s Guide to Implementing Organizational Change by Robert J. Haworth
Because of You, I Lost Everything! by Jim H. Darnell, Jr.
Dog Love by Katelyn Ward, illustrated by Maja Ranisavljev
Other Nonfiction
1st Place:
The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life by D. Terrence Foster, MD
Parenting
1st Place:
Create a Home of Learning: Screen Free Toys and Techniques for Your Developing Child, 0-8 Years by Jodi Dee
2nd Place:
Blended Families: Recipes for Success by Barbara Peters
Performing Arts
1st Place:
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
2nd Place:
Waiting in the Wings: How to Launch Your Performing Career on Broadway and Beyond by Tiffany Haas
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place (tie):
Blueberry Blue Bubble by Carrie Sharkey Asner, illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski
Dilly Duck Plays All Day by Holly DiBella-McCarthy, illustrated by Pradyut Chatterjee
How Wonderfully Odd! by Rory Haltmaier
I Will Always Be Proud of You by Michael Wong, illustrated by Zina Iugai
Now What? by Brenda Faatz, illustrated by Peter Trimarco
2nd place (tie):
Silly Sam The Elf by Angela Lindsey, illustrated by Luis Peres
Teaky Squeaker’s Greatest Plan by Michal Pasternak, illustrated by Armand Silvani
Value What’s Within: Moe & Ollie Explore Body Diversity by Christine Reynebeau
Wolves Aren’t Welcome by Cheryl Benner, illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
Honorable Mention:
Our God is Bigger Than That! by Michelle Medlock Adams and Eva Marie Everson, illustrated by Anna Jones
The Very Small Seed by Lynn Van Allen, illustrated by Jay Cook
The World of Colors by Amina Ahmadi
Emily Bean and the Flying Machine by Genevieve McLaughlin, illustrated by Mykhail Ridkous
Emily Bean and the Ocean Marine by Genevieve McLaughlin, illustrated by Mykhail Ridkous
My Tiny Pet Elephant by Jessica Dailey, illustrated by Gabby Correia
Mom’s Not Wipin’ Your Bum by Lin Hawthorne, illustrated by Stevie Mahardhika
Please Get Your Shoe off My Brother! by Larry Gotterer, illustrated by Coraline Tran
Bubbles by Sarah Vizzard, illustrated by Lynsey Hilton
Harry Goes to Heaven by Jane Sayre Denny
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
The Dragon who Caught a Cold by Liam Murphy
If I Could Ride a Train by Heidi Koland
Waddles the Duck: Hey, Wait for Me! by Linda Wilson, illustrated by Nancy Batra
What If There Was No School! by Andalous Ibrahim
K Is for Kindness by Rina Horiuchi, illustrated by Risa Horiuchi
Show Day by Rae Rankin, illustrated by J- San
The Conscious Baby’s Alphabet by Amy Masinelli
Freddie The Fruit Fly by Zane Stuart, illustrated by Liz Sharp
Ava LoRay Wants to Play by Jessica Quarnstrom, illustrated by Gabriela Dieppa
Brady and the Backyard Monster by Pattie Manente, illustrated by Olena Kharkovenko
Country Summers with Nanna by Quisetter White, illustrated by Amy Rottinger
Swish’s Mobile Dilemna by Matthias Krug
Tex the Explorer Journey to the Oceans by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
Searching for Gold by M. Doshi, illustrated by Rachelle Holloway
Finding Love by Elizabethann Moore, illustrated by Holly LaRocca
Grandma is Acting Funny: The Early Stage: A Children’s View of Alzheimer’s by Lori Aden and Sheila Parsley, illustrated by Connie Swiderski
The Toothbrush Circus by Alina Loux
Christmas Begins With Christ by Gina Kirkland, illustrated by Marissa Napolitano
A Farm Animals’ Day At The Fair by Deborah Bailey and Stephanie Matolyak
The Crink by M. Doshi, illustrated by Lara Calleja
The Whale and the Star by Lexi DeSollar
Giraffe Has a Bug by Robert DiDonato
Sounds of The Desert by Anna Hill, illustrated by Dru Hill
To Serve and Protect by Leslea Wahl, illustrated by Amy Klein
A Pocket Full of Love by Joe Starling
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place (tie):
Bravo Anjali by Sheetal Sheth, illustrated by Lucia Soto
Fly High: Understanding Grief with God’s Help by Michelle Medlock Adams and Janet K. Johnson, illustrated by Beth Snider
How Wonderfully Odd! by Rory Haltmaier
Humo the Tortilla Making Dragon by F. M. Barrera
Now What? by Brenda Faatz, illustrated by Peter Trimarco
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance by Neil Goldberg and Niko Nickolaou, illustrated by John Kelly
2nd Place (tie):
Teaky Squeaker’s Greatest Plan by Michal Pasternak, illustrated by Armand Silvani
The Magic of Daydreaming by Kyra Kalweit, illustrated by Dayán Mantecón Roldán
A Yoga Storytelling Adventure: Peace and Quiet by Kathe Hudson and Melanie Moyer
Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday by Alysson Foti Bourque, illustrated by Chiara Civati
Honorable Mention:
Paddock by Winfield Murray, illustrated by H. H. Pax
The Lonely Pup by Iris Shay Reese
Bentley’s Dream by Sandra Harry and Catherine Lawson, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
Butterfly Grandma: Critters! by Mary Ann Falter, illustrated by Keith Falter
Welcome to Planet Positive by Susan Ross, illustrated by Jessica Pavelock
Gaining Her Strength: Butterfly Princess Book 3 by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
Embarrassing George by Kimber Fox Morgan, illustrated by Jessica Kwan
Let’s Believe in Mr. NA by Timothy Guan, illustrated by Angela Tsai
The Amazing Glass House by Susan Beth Furst, illustrated by Jiliane Vilches
The Big Day by Terry Lee Caruthers, illustrated by Robert Casilla
Dury Durian, A Fruit So Unpleasantly Sweet by B.J. Seow, illustrated by Qatrun Faiz
The Gingerbread Twins by Renee Hayes, illustrated by Darby Scebold
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Mrs. Noah by Patti Richards, illustrated by Alice Pieroni
Nelly the Jelly and Camille the Eel Find the Lost City of Atlantis by John DeGuire, MD
Nelly the Jelly and Camille the Eel’s Deep Sea Adventure by John DeGuire, MD and Hendrix Nash Hackett
Nelly the Jelly and Camille the Eel’s Outer Space Adventure by John DeGuire, MD
Ready Steady SAIL! by J. C. Perry
Saving Mother Nature by Michael Streight, illustrated by Emily Snyder
Julie’s Big Day by Pauli Libsohn
Penelope Causes An Uproar by Pauli Rose Libsohn
Penelope’s New Bed by Pauli Libsohn
The Ace Compeers: The Secrets of Skin Colour by Rita Bhandari, illustrated by Indra Audipriatna
Earthly Angel The Pandemic Through The Eyes of Michael by Carolyn Benjamin
Finding Socksville by Jan Boydstun and Jim Brackman
Where Hands Go: Body Safety Rules by Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs, illustrated by Ananta Mohanta
Twin Adventures by TK Sohal, illustrated by Ms. Raman Kaur
Freddie The Fruit Fly by Zane Stuart, illustrated by Liz Sharp
Shug & Friends Presents: I Like Me! by Quisetter White and Dominique Brevard, illustrated by Amy Rottinger
Brady and the Backyard Monster by Pattie Manente, illustrated by Olena Kharkovenko
The Big Birthday for Blue Whale by Jane Hlavaty
Katya’s Sunflowers by Julie Fox, illustrated by Barbara Owczarek
Tex the Explorer Journey to the Oceans by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
Searching for Gold by M. Doshi, illustrated by Rachelle Holloway
A Farm Animals’ Day at The Fair by Deborah Bailey and Stephanie Matolyak
Addison Braves Brazil by Laura James, illustrated by Jasmine Smith
Addison’s Abrupt Adventures by Laura James, illustrated by Marilyn Jacobson
Star’s Purpose: An Air Force Mission by Krista Betcher, illustrated by Brian Schmidt
The Crink by M. Doshi, illustrated by Lara Calleja
Zeeko, The Bunny Who Lost His Way by Nita Brady, illustrated by Ruth McKinsey
Frank and Taffy’s Cheesy Biscuit Mystery by Georgianna Pfost, illustrated by Mara Erika Licardo
I Am One with the Universe by Kyra Kalweit, illustrated by Dayán Mantecón Roldán
Papa the Shoemaker by Kyra Kalweit, illustrated by Dayán Mantecón Roldán
How Penelope Learned There Really Is a Santa Claus by Pauli Rose Libsohn
Poetry
1st Place:
A Sense of You by Luc Midnight, illustrated by John Reid
2nd Place:
Only by Rebecca Foust
Honorable Mention:
Previously Owned by Nathan McClain
More Poems About Money by Daniel Wolff
Healing Yesterday’s Tears: An Inspiring Poetry Book about Overcoming Emotion and Discovering Love of Self by Kyli Santiago
When You’re Deep in a Thing by Anthony Cappo
Mud Ajar by Hiram Larew
Politics
1st Place:
Reexamining the Federal Role in Higher Education: Politics and Policymaking in the Postsecondary Sector by Rebecca Natow
Psychology
1st Place:
The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life by D. Terrence Foster, MD
Relationships
1st Place:
Co-Crazy: One Psychologist’s Recovery from Codependency and Addiction - A Memoir and Roadmap to Freedom by Sarah Michaud
2nd Place (tie):
Rue’s Butterfly by Donna McCart Welser
Dragonfly Escaping by Raya Khedker
Honorable Mention:
Zen (and Rage) and the Art of a Never-Ending Home Renovation by Marcia Formica
A Star Upon A Dream by Kendall T. Newell, illustrated by Salvador Capuyan
From Where I Stand by Caroline Goldberg Igra
A Pocket Full of Love by Joe Starling
Religion/Spirituality
1st Place:
Our God is Bigger Than That! by Michelle Medlock Adams and Eva Marie Everson, illustrated by Anna Jones
2nd Place:
Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within by Jocelyn Jones
Honorable Mention:
Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw by Josie Siler, illustrated by Sebastien Braun
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
Far from Home: Discovering Your Identity as Foreigners on Earth by Mabel Ninan
The Conscious Baby’s Alphabet by Amy Masinelli
Christmas Begins With Christ by Gina Kirkland, illustrated by Marissa Napolitano
Lightning Butterflies by Jim H. Darnell, Jr.
Romance
1st Place:
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Science & Technology
1st Place:
Danielle: Chronicles of a Superhero by Raymond Kurzweil, illustrated by Amy Kurzweil
2nd Place:
Valor & Victor and The Zombies From Earth by Tracy Detz
Honorable Mention:
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place (tie):
Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith
The Younglings: Shadows & Magic by Helena M Craggs
2nd Place (tie):
Archwilde by Marcy Dewey Mahoney
Immortal Wounds by Angie Barton
Honorable Mention:
Twins of the Eclipse by Christopher Woods
Virtue Inverted by Piers Anthony and Kenneth Kelly
The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper by Mary K. Savarese
Tales of the Blue Wizard: The Children of Jamomere by F. M. Barrera
Self-Help/Inspirational
1st Place (tie):
Fly High: Understanding Grief with God’s Help by Michelle Medlock Adams and Janet K. Johnson, illustrated by Beth Snider
The Home for Friendless Children by C.L. Olsen
2nd Place:
Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within by Jocelyn Jones
Honorable Mention:
Unshattered Grief by Michelle L. Cramer
Zen (and Rage) and the Art of a Never-Ending Home Renovation by Marcia Formica
Opening the Door: My Journey Through Anorexia to Full Recovery by Meredith O’Brien
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
Fallen Star: A Return to Self through the Eight Limbs of Yoga by Molly Chanson, illustrated by Anne Chanson
Truth is Indestructible by Stuart Nagero
Brady and the Backyard Monster by Pattie Manente, illustrated by Olena Kharkovenko
Nature Heals: Energy-Balancing Photos to Lift Your Body, Mind, and Soul by Cary G. Weldy
Special Needs/Disability Awareness
1st Place:
Rue’s Butterfly by Donna McCart Welser
2nd Place:
Work Hard, Not Smart: How to Make a Messy Literary Life by Alexis Paige
Honorable Mention:
The Music Therapy Studio:Empowering the Soul’s Truth by Rick Soshensky
This Kid Can Hyperfocus by Patty DeDurr, illustrated by Eduardo Paj
Transportation
1st Place:
Jack’s Garage: Tire Maintenace for Kids by Jack Scudder, illustrated by Nita Candra
Westerns
1st Place:
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Women’s Interests
1st Place:
Rue’s Butterfly by Donna McCart Welser
2nd Place:
Work Hard, Not Smart: How to Make a Messy Literary Life by Alexis Paige
Honorable Mention:
Crossing the Ford by Gail Hertzog
Dammit ... It IS Menopause! Meditations for Women to Achieve Clarity and Confidence Beyond Their Wildest Dreams Volume 1 by Sally Bartlett
Dragonfly Escaping by Raya Khedker
Writing/Publishing
1st Place:
Work Hard, Not Smart: How to Make a Messy Literary Life by Alexis Paige
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place (tie):
Burning Bright: Book Two of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart series by Michele Kwasniewski
Rising Star: Book One of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart series by Michele Kwasniewski
2nd Place:
Danielle: Chronicles of a Superhero by Raymond Kurzweil, illustrated by Amy Kurzweil
Honorable Mention:
Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith
The Faithful Dog by Terry Lee Caruthers
The Younglings: Shadows & Magic by Helena M Craggs
Vivie’s Secret by Terry Lee Caruthers
The Legend of Buc Buccaneer by Daniel Bodenstein, illustrated by Ronald Robrahn
Space Story by W.W. Marplot
The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper by Mary K. Savarese
India Finds a Home by Kathleen Gibbs
Cassandra and the Crystal Cave by Deborah Shining Star
Young Adult Nonfiction
1st Place:
Pawprints On Our Hearts: How A Few Incredible Dogs Changed One Life Forever by Kerk Murray
2nd Place:
Unbelonging by Gayatri Sethi
Honorable Mention:
Bias Is All Around You: A Handbook for Inspecting Social Media & News Stories by Erik Bean, illustrated by Gail Gorske
Youth Author Fiction
1st Place:
Turning the Corner by Ruozhen Ma
2nd Place:
We Are So Beautiful: Valuing the Differences Among Everyone by Ashley Nevison
Honorable Mention:
The Adventures of the Sister Cats: The Legend of the Pumpkin Moon by Emerson Cochran , illustrated by Cleoward Sy
Sakari’s Adventure Under The Sea by Ashley Nevison
Youth Author Nonfiction
1st Place:
Jack’s Garage: Tire Maintenace for Kids by Jack Scudder, illustrated by Nita Candra
E BOOKS
Animals/Pets
1st Place:
The Adventures of Arrow: Arrow’s New Best Friend by Drew Dunn
2nd Place:
The Legend of Paisley Pete: A Magical Story About Abandoned Cats by Phyllis Smith
Best Cover Design
1st Place:
The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship by Charly Froh, illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
2nd Place:
Orchid Blooming by Carol Van Den Hende
Honorable Mention:
Eyes on the Prize by Kingsley Osei and Shannon Griffin, illustrated by Cindy Sonia
The Red Eyes by Lee Ching Kai
Biography/Autobiography/Memoir
1st Place:
Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory by Lyn Barrett
2nd Place:
Stalked by Demons, Guarded by Angels: The Girl with the Eating Disorder by Simone Yemm
Honorable Mention:
Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops by Allison Hong Merrill
Lost in Beirut: A True Story of Love, Loss and War by Ashe and Magdalena Stevens
All The Way To Santa Fe by Jackie Ferrell
Trustworthy: A Journey From American Christianity to Freedom by Heather Wells, illustrated by Andy Bridges
Business/Finance
1st Place:
Leading in a Social World by R. Aaron Templer
2nd Place:
Fashion Entrepreneurship: Creation of the Global Fashion Business by Neri Karra
Careers
1st Place:
No Permission Needed: Unlock Your Leadership Potential and Eliminate Self-Doubt by Tissa Richards
Children’s Chapter Books
1st Place:
Heath Cousins and the Silver Statue by Eileen Hobbs
Children’s Nonfiction
1st Place:
Hubi’s Surf Atlas by Joachim Christgau and Alex Whitman
Children’s Poetry
1st Place:
Eyes on the Prize by Kingsley Osei and Shannon Griffin, illustrated by Cindy Sonia
Cultural Diversity
1st Place:
Orchid Blooming by Carol Van Den Hende
2nd Place:
Sita and the Prince of Tigers by Winona Howe
Honorable Mention:
Soso and the Kako Leaf by Bella Disu
Education
1st Place:
The Value Equation: A Business Guide to Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Investors by Christopher H. Volk
2nd Place:
Wiilder Adventures & Animals A-Z by Joachim Christgau and Alex Whitman
Family Matters
1st Place:
Grandma, It’s Me! A Children’s Book about Dementia by Y. Y. Chan, illustrated by Pearly L.
Fiction Novel
1st Place:
KGB Banker by John Christmas and William McCormick
2nd Place:
Clochan by Lawrence P. O’Brien
Honorable Mention:
The Black Cell by Wendy Shaia
Revolution by David Dorrough
When Lions Roar by Karen Leigh Gruber
Identifiable by Julia Tvardovskaya
General
1st Place:
Breath Belief Beginning ลมหายใจเดียวกัน by PTT Public Company Limited
Graphic Novel
1st Place:
The Herd by Ryan Poirier
Green Books/Environmental
1st Place:
Midgard by Jeanne Hull Godfroy
2nd Place:
Our Threatened Kin: Fur, Feather & Fin by Dev Shah
Historical Fiction
1st Place:
For the Minds and Wills of Men by Jeff Lanier
Holiday
1st Place:
The Girl Who Ruined Christmas by Cindy Callaghan
2nd Place:
Halloweenie by Amanda McCann
Honorable Mention:
The Journey to Nguzo Saba: A Kwanzaa Story by Phyllis Williams and LaTricia Smith, illustrated by Prosenjit Roy
Humor
1st Place:
The Finn Chronicles: Year Three by Gwen Romack
2nd Place:
Certified by Roger Wilson-Crane
Honorable Mention:
Revolution by David Dorrough
The Trump Diaries 2024 by Barry Robbins
Middle Grade
1st Place:
My Big Heart-Shaped Fail by Cindy Callaghan
2nd Place:
Simone LaFray and the Red Wolves of London by S.P. O’Farrell
Honorable Mention:
Toby’s Tale by Jennifer Freedman
Geo by Topher Allen
Military
1st Place:
Sea Pay by Bob Dorgan
Mystery
1st Place:
Dragony Rising by Michael Stephen Daigle
2nd Place:
The Dance Towards Death (The Brotherhood Chronicle, Volume 3) by Tejas Desai
Honorable Mention:
For the Minds and Wills of Men by Jeff Lanier
New Author: Fiction
1st Place:
For the Minds and Wills of Men by Jeff Lanier
2nd Place:
Revolution by David Dorrough
Honorable Mention:
The Dark Lord of Oklahoma: An Unconventional Sequel by Ethan Richards
Crop Burner: The Tale of Fearn & The Deamhon by Gavin Black
Identifiable by Julia Tvardovskaya
Midgard by Jeanne Hull Godfroy
The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship by Charly Froh, illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Why Am I So Quiet? by Dawn McLucas
New Author: Nonfiction
1st Place:
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
2nd Place:
Trustworthy: A Journey From American Christianity to Freedom by Heather Wells, illustrated by Andy Bridges
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place:
The Reason I Held You Close by Evelyn Garland, illustrated by YoungJu Kim
2nd Place:
Frankie’s Wish: A Wander in the Wonder by Once Upon a Dance, illustrated by Emilia Rumińska
Honorable Mention:
Jacob and Charlie Learn to Recycle by Paridhi Apte and Disha Patwardhan
My Cat Thinks He’s a Puppy by Patricia Allieri, illustrated by Novel Varius
The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship by Charly Froh, illustrated by Zuzana Svobodova
The Fish who Wanted to Dance With the Stars by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Alvin Adhi
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place:
Written in the Stars for You by Tyranika Abrams, illustrated by Dikshaa Pawaskar
2nd Place:
The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship by Charly Froh, illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Honorable Mention:
Grandma, It’s Me! A Children’s Book about Dementia by Y. Y. Chan, illustrated by Pearly L.
We All Have Spots by M. J. McDonald
Petunia the Unicorn Moves to the Big City by R.L. Ullman, illustrated by Yusup Mediyan
Aqua Paws by Patricia Allieri, illustrated by Stella Maris
Poetry
1st Place:
black god mother this body by Raina Leon
Politics
1st Place:
Toward a Model of Constitutions: How Human Rights, Lincoln’s Address, and Berlin’s Liberties Explain Democracies by Williams Kuttikadan
Psychology
1st Place:
Mud Flower: Surviving Schizophrenia and Suicide Through Art by Meghan Caughey
Relationships
1st Place:
The Essential Rules of Love: A Practical Guide to Creating a Harmonious, Healthy, and Happy Relationship by Phil Russotti
Religion/Spirituality
1st Place:
Peace in the Midst of the Storm by Kaleb Thompson
2nd Place:
Identifiable by Julia Tvardovskaya
Honorable Mention:
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
A to Z of Mini Muslims: An alphabet book exploring all about Islam and being a Muslim by Mariam Latifi, illustrated by Saba Yasmeen
Romance
1st Place:
The Refusal by Eve Riley
2nd Place:
Captive Hearts by Kelly Miller
Science & Technology
1st Place:
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place:
In the Shadow of Humanity: A Novel by N. John Williams
2nd Place:
Rise: Birth of a Revolution by Mark Moore
Honorable Mention:
Clochan by Lawrence P. O’Brien
The Bridge to Magic by Alex Thornbury
The Devil Pulls the Strings by J. W. Zarek
The Wand, the Madigan Chronicles #3 by Marieke Lexmond, illustrated by Nicole Ruijgrok
Crop Burner: The Tale of Fearn & The Deamhon by Gavin Black
Stilled: The Story of Inklebrawt Winklehank by Brian R Estvander
Identifiable by Julia Tvardovskaya
Kilmer’s Ghost: Astar’s Blade: Part Two by Joe Lyon
Geo by Topher Allen
Self-Help/Inspirational
1st Place:
Healing Yesterday’s Tears: An Inspiring Poetry Book about Overcoming Emotion and Discovering Love of Self by Kyli Santiago
2nd Place:
Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success by Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Honorable Mention:
Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age by Daniel Sih
Written in the Stars for You by Tyranika Abrams, illustrated by Dikshaa Pawaskar
STEM
1st Place:
Hacking The System Design Interview by Stanley Chiang
Travel
1st Place:
Hubi’s Surf Atlas by Joachim Christgau and Alex Whitman
Women’s Interests
1st Place:
Catching Rain by Sandi Paris
2nd Place:
When Lions Roar by Karen Leigh Gruber
Honorable Mention:
black god mother this body by Raina Leon
Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success by Jennifer Elizabeth Moore
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place:
Why Won’t My Boobs Grow... and Other Annoyances by Rebecca Garner
2nd Place:
Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp
Honorable Mention:
Mithandral by D.C. Morris
Crop Burner: The Tale of Fearn & The Deamhon by Gavin Black
Sita and the Prince of Tigers by Winona Howe
Voiceless: A Mermaid’s Tale by Anna Finch
Youth Author Nonfiction
1st Place:
Our Threatened Kin: Fur, Feather & Fin by Dev Shah