2024 Winners
PRINTED BOOKS
Grand Prize Winner:
A Single Desperate Prayer by Ludmila Ritz
$100 Drawing Winner:
The Cloud Book of Wonder by Christina M. Brandt, Layla and Shay Brandt, illustrated by Sara Weingartner
Activity Books (Adult)
1st Place: EASY Brain Activity Book for Adults and Kids by Myeongkeun Yang and Inseon Yang, illustrated by Kuiok Lee
Activity Books (Children)
1st Place: The Cloud Book of Wonder by Christina M Brandt, Layla and Shay Brandt, illustrated by Sara Weingartner
2nd Place: Life Skills for Children: Art-Infused Activities by Diana Fisher
Honorable Mention:
The Magic Word Coloring Book by Sherrill Cannon, illustrated by Kalpart
Nature Explorers: Outdoor Activity by Jill Neimark
Wizard Fantastico by Elaine Davida Sklar
Aging/Senior Living
1st Place: Circus Home: A Novel of Life, Love and New Jersey by Jason Ollander-Krane
Animals/Pets
1st Place: Guapo's Stories: Guapo's Great Rescue: Clay Finds a Forever Home by Janet Zappata, illustrated by Lara Calleja
2nd Place: Sammie and Pumpkin: Based on a True Story by Alanna Albano, illustrated by JiaJia Hamner
Honorable Mention:
Bentley's Purpose by Sandra Harry, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
Dog at the Tinsel Tree: Susie's Story by Denise Lee Branco
A Farm Animals' Happy Birthday by Stephanie Matolyak and Deborah Bailey
The GIFTS Friends Give Us by Deborah Burke Henderson, illustrated by Anna Famulska
The Wolf Cub by Alison Bellringer
Webster the Beagle by Frank Payne, illustrated by Romney Vasquez
Charlie, Bob and Me (Harry) The Big Clean Up by S.H Chase
Botas Altas by Linda Wilson
Antiques and Collectibles
1st Place: Skilletheads: A Guide to Collecting and Restoring Cast-Iron Cookware by Ashley L. Jones
Audiobooks
1st Place: Freeing Teresa: A True Story about My Sister and Me by Franke James
2nd Place: Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney
Honorable Mention:
What All Cats Know by Daniel Klawitter
The Arctic Quest by Minda Gomez
The Beauties Bullying Adventure by Barbara Lucas
Best Cover Design
1st Place: Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's Baby Brother by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Alex Nimurad
2nd Place: Kimu and the Sun by JJ Robinson
Honorable Mention:
The Future King: Return of the Once Monarch by Vishnul Jain
Your Greatest Adventure Is Yet To Come by Simone Majetich, illustrated by Jecoe Firmalan
A Farm Animals' Happy Birthday by Stephanie Matolyak and Deborah Bailey
Captain Bacawly and the Breakaway Bandits by Jimmy Jungles, illustrated by Oliver Itson
Bentley's Purpose by Sandra Harry, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
Mommy, Am I Indian Today? by Sheeba Varghese, illustrated by Tori Tilahun
Accidents Happen by Jennifer Stupey, illustrated by Loren Billington
Out of the Basement: Beyond Surviving Sexual Assault by Deborah K. Halvorson
The Magic Hat by Donna Marie Seim, illustrated by Susan Spellman
My First Day of Kindergarten by Andy Gutman
A Prophecy Awakened by Angie Barton
I Dream I Wake I Write by Jane Ruby, illustrated by Daniel Villanueva
The Wolf Cub by Alison Bellringer
Firewood and Christmas Potatoes by Robin Carole
The Last Brass Ring by Liz Hill
Two Times Removed Volume III: An ANthology of Indo-Carribean by Tiara Chutkhan
Best Illustrations/Photography
1st Place: The River of Cheese by Amanda Jane Lowles, illustrated by Mario Coelho
2nd Place: The Moon by Kevin Ege, illustrated by Kerrie Miller
Honorable Mention:
The POWER of I AM: The Neuroscience of Positive Affirmations by Shawn, Shayne, and Genein Letford, illustrated by Victoria Mappala
Lead with Purpose: A Story About Leading In Your Personal And Professional Life Dr. Kevin McGarry
Kimu and the Sun by JJ Robinson
Best Interior Design
1st Place: Bentley's Purpose by Sandra Harry, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
2nd Place: Mommy, Am I Indian Today? by Sheeba Varghese, illustrated by Tori Tilahun
Honorable Mention:
Captain Bacawly and the Breakaway Bandits by Jimmy Jungles, illustrated by Oliver Itson
The Story of Science: Universe by Ulysses Hsu
Bowerbirds! by Donna Huntriss
Biography/Autobiography/Memoir
1st Place (tie):
A Mission Without Borders: Why a Father and Son Risked it All for the People of Ukraine by Chad Robichaux
A Single Desperate Prayer by Ludmila Ritz
2nd Place: Freeing Teresa: A True Story about My Sister and Me by Franke James
Honorable Mention:
The Committed Professor, A Memoir: My Fall From the Lectern to the Psych Ward by Kathi Miner
Unlimited Heart: How To Transform Your Pain Into Purpose by Jim Kaveney
Business & Finance
1st Place: Digital Threads: The Small Business and Entrepreneur Digital First Marketing Playbook by Neal Schaffer
2nd Place: Lead with Purpose: A Story About Leading In Your Personal And Professional Life by Dr. Kevin McGarry
Honorable Mention:
Going on Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation by Behnam Tabrizi
Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent For Organizational Growth by Matthew J. Louis
The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress by Elliott Parker
Careers
1st Place: Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World by Joshua Berry
2nd Place: Mission Transition: Navigating The Opportunities And Obstacles To Your Post-Military Career by Matthew J. Louis
Honorable Mention:
Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. by Jason Silver
Lessons in Leadership by Paula Wallace
Children’s Chapter Books
1st Place: The Bernovem Chronicles: The Warble by Victoria Simcox
2nd Place: The Longest Forest Trail by Clay Vilhauer
Honorable Mention:
The Adventures of Arya and Krishna Betta Fish by Gabriel Bietz, illustrated by Ananta Mohanta
Harmony Meets the World: Invitation to the Sun Festival by Erin K. Schonauer and Jamie C. Schonauer, illustrated by Kathleen Schonauer
The GIFTS Friends Give Us by Deborah Burke Henderson, illustrated by Anna Famulska
The Magical Adventures of Quizzle and Pinky Palm by Teresa Mae Waterland
The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol by Jeremy Sherr
Cayden's Adventures with Faith by Elizabeth Lizu
Dogs vs Bears by Austin Davis
Penelope's New Bike by Pauli Rose Libsohn
Penelope Gets A Birdhouse by Pauli Libsohn
The Island Rescue by Minda Gomez
The Wolf Cub by Alison Bellringer
Sara Full of Wonder: Tangled Webs by Cynthia Bordelon, illustrated by Mariya Prytula
Orea and Her New Friends in Enchanted Land by Sean Ichiro Hayashi
You Are a Miracle by Olga Sunrise
Kloe's New Start by K.M. Selvidge
Children’s Nonfiction
1st Place: Skybound! Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut & Scientist by Sue Ganz-Schmitt, illustrated by Iocopa Bruno
2nd Place: Where Are the Women? by Janice Hechter
Honorable Mention:
Let’s Celebrate You! A Graduation Keepsake for Little Graduates by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Clarissa Corradin
My First Day of Kindergarten by Andy Gutman
A Kids Book About Diwali by Chhavi Arya Bhargava
Children’s Poetry Books
1st Place: Ten Golden Virtues: Poems & Murals by Instilling Goodness School
2nd Place: Toot the Flying Droodle - Part Dragon - Part Poodle by Julian Boram
Honorable Mention:
Tongue Teasers: Laugh-Along Songbook Origins: A Taste of the Poems Before the Music by D.W. Knight
The Bear in the Blue Bow Tie: Humorous Poetry for Language Fluency by Kristina Schoettle and Elizabeth Welch, illustrated by Emily Hercock
4 a.m. Raspberry Party: Childhood Poems by Sara Patricia Kelly
Piccolo, It's Time to Go! by JP Chinmusic, illustrated by Daron Parton
What did you do at school today? by C.C. Lacavera
Coffee Table & Gift Books
1st Place: Dog at the Tinsel Tree: Susie's Story by Denise Lee Branco
2nd Place: The Wolf Cub by Alison Bellringer
Honorable Mention:
Your Greatest Adventure Is Yet To Come by Simone Majetich, illustrated by Jecoe Firmalan
Collection of Short Stories
1st Place: I Dream I Wake I Write by Jane Ruby, illustrated by Daniel Villanueva
2nd Place: Dead Dreams by Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Honorable Mention:
Collection of Emotionful Stories by Nicole Allegretti
Little Fortified Stories by Barbara Black
Tears of the Titans by Barry Robbins
Cultural Diversity
1st Place: Mommy, Am I Indian Today? by Sheeba Varghese, illustrated by Tori Tilahun
2nd Place: Miss del Río: A Novel by Bárbara Mujica
Honorable Mention:
Mabel Menichetti Makes the Best Spaghetti by Eileen Groome, illustrated by Zoe Saunders
Journey Through Jamaica by Berdine Trish Japsi
Education
1st Place: The Cloud Book of Wonder by Christina M Brandt, Layla and Shay Brandt, illustrated by Sara Weingartner
2nd Place: The Wolf Cub by Alison Bellringer
Honorable Mention:
What Is the Shape of My Ears? by Lisa Weckbacher, illustrated by Gabriela Vega
Catalina Plays the What? by Antonia Aviles, illustrated by Jasmine T. Mills
Fiction: Novel
1st Place: The Future King: Return of the Once Monarch by Vishnul Jain
2nd Place: The Last Farm by J.A Stein
Honorable Mention:
A House of Cranes by James Walter Lee
Under the Cloud by B.R. Erlank
Awake For Ever in a Sweet Unrest by Chuck Rosenthal
Food-Related
1st Place: Skilletheads: A Guide to Collecting and Restoring Cast-Iron Cookware by Ashley L. Jones
2nd Place: The Divorce Diet Cookbook: Comfort Cuisine for the Broken-Hearted by D.L. Fisher and Jennifer Sylvester
General
1st Place: Practical Advice for a Better World by Ben LeBoutillier
2nd Place: MONARCH: Stories by Emily Jon Tobias
Graphic Novel
1st Place: How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andiransyah
2nd Place: The Dirty Parts of the Bible by Sam Torode, illustrated by Tina Ritchie
Green Books/Environmental
1st Place: Let Your Imagination Sprout by Landon D'Agate
2nd Place: Maxzyne Goes Aquamarine by Caroline Lee, illustrated by Rebecca Robinson
Honorable Mention:
Charlie, Bob and Me (Harry) The Big Clean Up by S.H. Chase
Health, Diet, Nutrition
Honorable Mention:
DIABETES 21: 21-Day Medication Free Solution for Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes by Bala Kumar
Historical Fiction
1st Place: Daughters of Green Mountain Gap by Teri M. Brown
2nd Place: A Just Measure by Deborah Edmisten
Honorable Mention:
Out of the Darkness: A Novel (Courageous Series) by David Jacinto
Perestroika: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth by Joao Cerqueira
Tears of the Titans by Barry Robbins
History Nonfiction
1st Place: Lead, Follow, or Fail: The Human Struggle for Productivity, and how Nations, Organizations, and People will Prosper in our Changing World by Peter J. Brews
Holiday
1st Place: The Ordinary Snowflake by Ashlee Ridlon, illustrated by Manfred Calderon
2nd Place: Dog at the Tinsel Tree: Susie's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Honorable Mention:
Santa's Nice List by Andrea Hyatt
The Night Sky Lined With Silver by Yvonne David
How-To
1st Place: Skilletheads: A Guide to Collecting and Restoring Cast-Iron Cookware by Ashley L. Jones
2nd Place: Non-Obvious Thinking: How to See What Others Miss by Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont
Honorable Mention:
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 4: Top Content Creators Help You Succeed in an Era of Rapid Change by Ross Brand
Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent For Organizational Growth by Matthew J. Louis
Prompting Originality: The A.I. Handbook for Humans by Norty Cohen and Delaney Ehrhardt
Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want by Maria Baltazzi
Humor
1st Place: Doorman Wanted by Glenn R. Miller
2nd Place: On Wahoo Reef by Tim W. Jackson
Honorable Mention:
The Misconceived Conception of a Baby Named Jesus by Bill Burkland
Tongue Teasers: Laugh-Along Songbook Origins - A Taste of the Poems Before the Music by D.W. Knight
Never Lost by Holly Brandon
No More Potty Talk by Casey Wallace, illustrated by Emma Adams
The Divorce Diet Cookbook: Comfort Cuisine for the Broken-Hearted by D.L. Fisher and Jennifer Sylvester
Learning Tools
1st Place: What did you do at school today? by C.C. Lacavera
Letters, Journals, Diaries
1st Place: We Ran Away to Sea: A Memoir and Letters by George Kent Kedl and Pamela Thompson Kedl
2nd Place: Travels of a Wimpy Mum: Finding Courage through the Book of James by Vanessa Foran
Honorable Mention:
Plant Kindness Like Wildflowers: A Teen's Guide to Spreading Kindness by Ashley Nevison
LGBTQ+
1st Place: Master of the Wild by Aiden Ainslie
2nd Place: Ruler of the Waves by Aiden Ainslie
Honorable Mention:
A Tree for Me by Tasha-Nicole Terani
The Photograph by Eve M. Riley
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place (tie):
A Wild Ride: The Adventures of Misty & Moxie Wyoming by Niki Danforth, illustrated by Gary McCluskey
Captain Bacawly and the Breakaway Bandits by Jimmy Jungles, illustrated by Oliver Itson
2nd Place: Charlotte's Ghosts: The Mystery of the Vanishing Boy by Louise Simone
Honorable Mention:
Jason and the Dranconauts by Paul Smith
The Magical Adventures of Quizzle and Pinky Palm by Teresa Mae Waterland
Dodging Cupcakes by Laura Pashley
Rigged: A StarNet Novel by Rose Horn
To the Moon and Back by Kate Holmgren
Tongue Teasers: Laugh-Along Songbook Origins - A Taste of the Poems Before the Music by D.W. Knight
The Stolen Heart of the Cape Cod Bay by Jared Auchter
Ruby Ledger and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Ari Skolnick
Samantha Smee: A Pirate's Life by M.C. Dingman
Maxzyne Goes Aquamarine by Caroline Lee, illustrated by Rebecca Robinson
The Wolf Cub by Alison Bellringer
Military
1st Place: Mission Transition: Navigating The Opportunities And Obstacles To Your Post-Military Career by Matthew J. Louis
2nd Place: Intrepid Spirit by David Tunno
Mystery
1st Place: Coldwater Endgame by James Ross
2nd Place: Thorn City by Pamela Statz
Honorable Mention:
Adventures at Lake Omigosh by Scott Sollers, illustrated by Brian Janky
Between Lies and Revenge by Hannah D. Sharpe
Dreams and Illusions: A Gabrielle Dorian Mystery by Rebecca Olmstead
New Author: Fiction
1st Place: The Future King: Return of the Once Monarch by Vishnul Jain
2nd Place: Thorn City by Pamela Statz
Honorable Mention:
A Tree for Me by Tasha-Nicole Terani
Flight 316: Reclaiming Heaven on Earth by Maurita Burgett
Of Friction by S.J. Lee
The Adventures of Arya and Krishna Betta Fish by Gabriel Bietz, illustrated by Ananta Mohanta
Accidents Happen by Jennifer Stupey, illustrated by Loren Billington
My Superhero Mom by F.A. Khan, illustrated by Noor Alshalabi
The Monarchs by Mark Sabbas
Wild Conviction: Sixteen Is Power by Mary Dezember
A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs by Scott Sollers, illustrated by Alejandro Echavez
Little Lucy Ladybug Where Are My Spots? by Angie Ford-Green, illustrated by Judy Cunningham
Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
New Author: Nonfiction
1st Place: Mission Transition: Navigating The Opportunities And Obstacles To Your Post-Military Career by Matthew J. Louis
2nd Place: Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness by Jane Yu
Honorable Mention:
Outsmart the Learning Curve: How Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Success by Joe Sipher
Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith Through the Storms of Your Child's Congenital Heart Journey by Tracy Ripley
The Committed Professor, A Memoir: My Fall From the Lectern to the Psych Ward by Kathi Miner
Practical Advice for a Better World by Ben LeBoutillier
The Man Who Loved Trees by Annaliese Bischoff
Other Nonfiction
1st Place: Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County by Bonnie Bley
2nd Place: The Child Catcher: A Fight for Justice and Truth by Andrew Bridge
Honorable Mention:
Five Trips: An Investigative Journey into Mental Health, Psychedelic Healing, and Saving a Life by Kendis Gibson
Mastering Inductive Reasoning Tests: For Corporate Recruitment Purposes by Georgios Kalogiannidis
Parenting
1st Place: Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith Through the Storms of Your Child's Congenital Heart Journey by Tracy Ripley
Performing Arts
1st Place: Picnic Pandaemonium by Aniela Emma Chaudhuri, illustrated by Daniel McCloskey
2nd Place: Shakespeare Sonnets as Scenes by Diane Disque Kurz
Honorable Mention:
Catalina Plays the What? by Antonia Aviles, illustrated by Jasmine T. Mills
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place (tie):
A Tree for Me by Tasha-Nicole Terani
The Cloud Book of Wonder by Christina M Brandt, Layla and Shay Brandt, illustrated by Sara Weingartner
Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's Baby Brother by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Alex Nimurad
The Moon by Kevin Ege, illustrated by Kerrie Miller
2nd place (tie):
Mommy, Am I Indian Today? by Sheeba Varghese, illustrated by Tori Tilahun
This Book is TOO Scary For You! by Ashlee Ridlon, illustrated by Manfred Calderon
Honorable Mention:
Old Crabby Turtle by C.L. Olsen, illustrated by Nathalie Kranich
Old Crabby Turtle's Big Rescue by C.L. Olsen, illustrated by Nathalie Kranich
The Barely There Bear by Susan J. DiChristina and Christina McKay-DiChristina, illustrated by Anthony Richichi
A Farm Animals' Happy Birthday by Stephanie Matolyak and Deborah Bailey
Luna Blanca by David Lane
My Pig Thinks He's a Panda by Patricia Allieri
Why Does Grandma Drop Things? by Diane Disque Kurz, illustrated by Danika Runyan
Chalk Ninjas and the Driveway Dojo by Steve Morgan
Hey, Little Penguin! by Rayla Ray
My Favorite Season is Spring by Patrice Wilkerson, illustrated by Brooke Beaver
Surprising Max by Christine Johansen, illustrated by Judith Gosse
The Dancing Darlings by Angela Kyparissis
The Lonely Dragon by James Lyon
Toot the Flying Droodle - Part Dragon - Part Poodle by Julian Boram
Hunting Orange: A Mixing Colour Adventure by Moza Himid, illustrated by Anastasiia
What did you do at school today? by C.C. Lacavera
Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town by Ben St. James
Jack's Noisy Day: A raucous romp through the alphabet by Sarah Tinney, illustrated by Ricky Audi
Angels Adore You by Julie Preis
Isabella and the Pink Flamingos by Mary Blakeslee
Piccolo, It's Time to Go! by JP Chinmusic, illustrated by Daron Parton
What is Loneliness? by Rebecca Eisenberg
The River of Cheese by Amanda Jane Lowles, illustrated by Mario Coelho
Bird, a Boy, and a Big Adventure by Tanya Ney
The Snow Monster by Jodi Dee, illustrated by Chandrani Das
The Piano by Chari Smith, illustrated by Elle Smith
Raccoons Go Rafting by Rachel Vogel
Austin by Letitia Burton, illustrated by Catlin O'Dwyer
Gimmee! Gimmee! Gimmee! by Elaine Davida Sklar, illustrated by Tim Myers
Ellery and the Big, Mean Celery by Zachary Cooney, illustrated by Amanda Cooney
How I Helped My Grandma Rose by Elaine Davida Sklar
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place (tie):
A Tree for Me by Tasha-Nicole Terani
Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's Baby Brother by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Alex Nimurad
Let Your Imagination Sprout by Landon D'Agate
The Cloud Book of Wonder by Christina M Brandt, Layla and Shay Brandt, illustrated by Sara Weingartner
2nd Place (tie):
Bentley's Purpose by Sandra Harry, illustrated by Nikki Boetger
My First Day of Kindergarten by Andy Gutman
Skybound! Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut & Scientist by Sue Ganz-Schmitt, illustrated by Iocopa Bruno
Honorable Mention:
Sammie and Pumpkin: Based on a True Story by Alanna Albano, illustrated by JiaJia Hamner
A Halloween Farty Party by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Clarissa Corradin
Baxter the Moose by Cassie Sano
Hall of Faith by Michelle S. Lazurek
How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andiransyah
Sparky & Neutro Journey to the Plasma Star by Adrian Snyder
Sarah Gene-ius Discovery by Sallana Brown
Accidents Happen by Jennifer Stupey, illustrated by Loren Billington
Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl by Chelsea Chong Kim, illustrated by Michelle Simpson
Ella Says: Let's Have a Giving Christmas by Anu Misa
James's Book of Unscary Monsters by Michael Pekala
The Lonely Dragon by James Lyon
Your Greatest Adventure Is Yet To Come by Simone Majetich, illustrated by Jecoe Firmalan
I Am Not A Bad Dog by Leland P. Gamson, illustrated by Sunny Graham and Karna Peck
Marilu Does the Laundry by Sonia Strockyj, illustrated by Neefthi Folksnfable
Sophie Sparrow Wants to Be a Flamingo by Andrea Hyatt, illustrated by Nicholas Child
The Crocodile Choir by Nico Altamirano, illustrated by Veeona Man
Kimu and the Sun by JJ Robinson
What did you do at school today? by C.C. Lacavera
Elephant May's Slippery Day by Trudy Davidson
Speechless by Matt Eventoff and Thomas Ray Garcia, illustrated by Nai N'Yan Saechao
Mabel Menichetti Makes the Best Spaghetti by Eileen Groome, illustrated by Zoe Saunders
Penelope's New Bike by Pauli Rose Libsohn
Penelope Gets A Birdhouse by Pauli Libsohn
Olive Takes ot the Sea by Erin Berge
Beauty in the Broken Shells by Robyn E McCullough
Deep Breaths, Octopus by Kat Rees D'Ambola, illustrated by Alana McCarthy
Grumpy Grump by Ruthie Godfrey
The River of Cheese by Amanda Jane Lowles, illustrated by Mario Coelho
No More Potty Talk by Casey Wallace, illustrated by Emma Adams
The Three Honeybees by Christine L. Villa, illustrated by Kathrina Iris
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney
Piccolo, It's Time to Go! by JP Chinmusic, illustrated by Daron Parton
Picnic Pandaemonium by Aniela Emma Chaudhuri, illustrated by Daniel McCloskey
The Cat with the Paintbrush Tail by Cassie Sano
The Masterful Mallard by Doreen Pullo-Fleisch, illustrated by Graziella Miligi
Spider Might by David Grubb
The Snow Monster by Jodi Dee, illustrated by Chandrani Das
The Piano by Chari Smith, illustrated by Elle Smith
Adventures of Unicorn and Friends: A journey of Positivity by Jonas Rockhold
Belle and Chloe: Reflections in the Mirror by Isabela Sardas, illustrated by Mequon Wisconsin
Botas Altas by Linda Wilson
Lady of the Ferns: Love the Earth by Deborah Tonken
The Adventure Duo by Anna Martha
The Rainbowbird by Sue Donhym
WWCC Heroes: Pablo's Adventure by P.E. Calvert and Charlotte Calvert Piel, illustrated by Kim Starkey Calvert
Guapo's Stories: Guapo's Great Rescue: Clay Finds a Forever Home by Janet Zappata, illustrated by Lara Calleja
Zoo Truck Mix Up by Amanda Schaumburg
Poetry
1st Place: Unheard by Bhavini Bhargava
2nd Place: Eternal Love: A Poetic Pathway to God's Heart and Mind by C. Peggy Atoche
Honorable Mention:
Fairy Day Games by Mari Sherkin
Dust Storms May Exist by Ben Groner III
Politics
1st Place: Perestroika: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth by Joao Cerqueira
Psychology
1st Place: The Good Daughter Syndrome by Katherine Fabrizio
2nd Place: How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andiransyah
Religion/Spirituality
1st Place: He Meant You to Be You by J.J. LeVan, illustrated by James Newton
2nd Place: Consciousness Is All There Is: How Understanding and Experiencing Consciousness Will Transform Your Life by Dr. Tony Nader
Honorable Mention:
Samah the Seed by Sarah Gowayed, illustrated by Amanda Letcher
Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith Through the Storms of Your Child's Congenital Heart Journey by Tracy Ripley
Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World by Nick Bostrom
Travels of a Wimpy Mum: Finding Courage through the Book of James by Vanessa Foran
Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness by Jane Yu
Flight 316: Reclaiming Heaven on Earth by Maurita Burgett
Our Essence Survives by Katherine Murie Webster
Testament by Eli Felix
Romance
1st Place: Always Think of Me by Lori Keesey
2nd Place: The King of Nothing by Liv O'Day
Honorable Mention:
The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Darcy by Kelly Miller
Meddling Mages by S.G. Blaise
Her Only Hero by Judy Malcolm
The Photograph by Eve M. Riley
The Secret by Eve M. Riley
Science & Technology
1st Place: Singularity of Hope: Humanity's Role in an AI-Dominated Future by Sam Sammane
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place (tie):
The Future King: Return of the Once Monarch by Vishnul Jain
The Adventures of Henry and Eulalie by Mushin Knott, illustrated by Kalpart
The Adventures of Henry and Eulalie by Mushin Knott, illustrated by Kalpart
Future Unfolds by J.L. Yarrow
2nd Place: A Prophecy Awakened by Angie Barton
Honorable Mention:
Avarom and the Black Riders by J.L. Stewart
By Means of Peace by Don Johnston
Full Circle: Freedom's Firewall by Alfred Taylor
Love Stories by Katherine Villyard
Meddling Mages by S.G. Blaise
Of Friction by S.J. Lee
Richard: The Dragon's Curse by Michael W Hickman
Sea of Red by Deborah Edmisten
Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
Testament by Eli Felix
The Last Son, The Meido Chronicles Book 1 by Jolene D. Campbell
The Monarchs by Mark Sabbas
Vork Chronicles Welcome to Superhero School by Gracie Dix
Self-Help/Inspirational
1st Place (tie):
A Single Desperate Prayer by Ludmila Ritz
The Good Daughter Syndrome by Katherine Fabrizio
2nd Place: A Way With Words by Theo Kapodistrias
Honorable Mention:
The Power of Conscious Connection: 4 Habits to Transform How You Live and Lead by Talia Fox
The Job Well Done: The Queen's Way to Successful Leadership by Dr. Maheshika Halbeisen
Outsmart the Learning Curve: How Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Success by Joe Sipher
Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want by Maria Baltazzi
Are You Ready?: How to Build a Legacy to Die For by Kimberly Harms
From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience by Anthony Scaramucci
Incurable Hope by Lisa Gennosa
Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness by Jane Yu
Lessons in Leadership by Paula Wallace
Special Needs/Disability Awareness
1st Place (tie):
Bella: An Exceptional Bunny by Nita Brady, illustrated by Ruth McKinsey
Freeing Teresa: A True Story about My Sister and Me by Franke James
He Meant You to Be You by J.J. LeVan, illustrated by James Newton
2nd Place: Letters From a Concussed Girl by Paulina Turczynska
Honorable Mention:
Liddy-Jean Marketing Queen and the Matchmaking Scheme by Mari SanGiovanni
How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andiransyah
Different Thinkers: ADHD by Dr. Katia Fredriksen and Dr. Yael Rothman, illustrated by Jennifer Ball-Cordero
Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends by Jen Kirkley
Hunting Orange: A Mixing Colour Adventure by Moza Himid, illustrated by Anastasiia
A Yeti Like Freddie: Talking to Kids About Autism by Elton Dean, illustrated by Rahardi Haus
Sports
1st Place: 'Twas the Year of the World Series by Debbie Clark, illustrated by Walter Policelli
STEM
1st Place: Sparky & Neutro Journey to the Plasma Star by Adrian Snyder
Website
Honorable Mention:
Mission Transition: Navigating The Opportunities And Obstacles To Your Post-Military Career by Matthew J. Louis
Pick A Perfect Party Series by Elaine Davida Sklar
Westerns
1st Place: Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town by Ben St. James
Women’s Interests
1st Place: The Good Daughter Syndrome by Katherine Fabrizio
2nd Place: The Committed Professor, A Memoir: My Fall From the Lectern to the Psych Ward by Kathi Miner
Honorable Mention:
Behind Bulletproof Glass by Linda Rönn
Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh by Reenita M Hora
Writing/Publishing
1st Place: Advanced Self-Publishing for Authors: A Guide to Author Success and Platform Growth by Dale L. Roberts
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place (tie):
Letters From a Concussed Girl by Paulina Turczynska
The Future King: Return of the Once Monarch by Vishnul Jain
A Single Desperate Prayer by Ludmila Ritz
2nd Place: I Dream I Wake I Write by Jane Ruby, illustrated by Daniel Villanueva
Honorable Mention:
The Adventures of Henry and Eulalie by Mushin Knott, illustrated by Kalpart
The Adventures of Henry and Eulalie: Worlds Beyond by Mushin Knott, illustrated by Kalpart
Anela's Club by D. K. Yamashiro
The Four by Alexandra Haden-Douglas
Captain Bacawly and the Breakaway Bandits by Jimmy Jungles, illustrated by Oliver Itson
The Noble adventures of Beryl and Carol by Jeremy Sherr
Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice, illustrated by Jason Rodriguez
Haunt: Book One by Nichole Calabrese
Jason and the Dranconauts by Paul Smith
Journey to Superhero School: An Oliver and Jessica Prequel to The Vork Chronicles by Gracie Dix
Little Green Man by Shanti Hershenson
Sonji by Jessica A. Tanner
The Last Brass Ring by Liz Hill
Touch of Kindness by R. Loomis
Youth Author Fiction
1st Place: How to Defeat Bully Brain: OCD Detectives by Ella Kim, illustrated by Andi Andiransyah
2nd Place: Helipads in Heaven by Shanti Hershenson
Honorable Mention:
Jewels of Kidron by Susan Miner
Smart like Sam by Marly Breitstein, illustrated by Kiran Akram
Alfredo The Ant And His Ruined Garden Of Plants by Sean Bedikoglu
Rigged: A StarNet Novel by Rose Horn
Youth Author Nonfiction
1st Place: The Story of Science: Universe by Ulysses Hsu
2nd Place: Plant Kindness Like Wildflowers: A Teen's Guide to Spreading Kindness by Ashley Nevison