PREVIEW of 2024 Winners and Finalists

Open AllCATEGORY WINNERS AND FINALISTS

ACTION/ADVENTURE (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• On the Rails, by Rosemary & Larry Mild (Magic Island Literary Works)

FINALISTS:

• In the Lair of Legends, by David Buzan (Black Rose Writing)
• In Your Mind's Eye, by Gary Nanson (Defiance Press and Publishing)
• Rayna the Dragonslayer (A Time of Dragons Volume 1), by Cynthia Vespia (Original Cyn Content)
• The Conscripted Extremist, by A. Marc Ross (Boulevard Books)
• The Treasure Box, by Judith Silverthorne (Your Nickel's Worth Publishing)

ACTIVITY BOOKS (ALL AGES)

WINNER ($100):

• My Hopi Skopi Book of Times Tables, by Sipiwe Sikwila, Edited by Mairi Bunce, Illustrated by Andrea du Plessis (Something Me Books)

FINALISTS:

• Desert Friends: Travels with the Pack (2nd Edition), by Linda Harkey, Illustrated by Mike Minick (Story Monsters Press)
• Hank the Tank Activity Book: 50+ Activities and Games for Decoding, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Speech, by Carolee Dean (Word Travel Press, LLC)
• My Crumby Guide to Baking and Friendship Making, by Shannon Addison, Edited by Alexi Alfieri (Rising, Inc.)
• My Fingerpaint Masterpiece Coloring Book, by Sherrill S Cannon, Illustrated by Kalpart (SBP)
• Unleash - Free your mind, live fully & achieve your dreams, by Daniele Clarke, Edited by Ocean Reeve (Ocean Reeve)

AFRICAN AMERICAN (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way, by Jeffrey Blount (Beaufort Books)

FINALISTS:

• Carrie's Song, by Dale Marie Taylor (Narrativemagic Press Narrativemagic, LLC narrativemagic.com)
• Guilt, by Carter Taylor Seaton (Blackwater Press)
• Jus Breathe, by B. Lynn Carter (Between the Lines Publications)
• My Perfectly Imperfect Summer: Growing Up in the Age of Fireflies, by Sandra Brown Lindstedt, Illustrated by Robert Vallmark (Sandra Brown Lindstedt)
• The Things I Love, by Christina M. Carroll, Illustrated by Jenny Slife (The Orange Chair, LLC)

AFRICAN AMERICAN (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Black On Madison Avenue, by Mark S. Robinson (Alliance Books)

FINALISTS:

• A Head of Cabbage, by Barbara Johnson (Balboa Publishers)
• Prisoners I Once Loved: A Memoir, by Nandi Sojourner Crosby (FreedomConscious Ink)
• The Black Reparations Project: A Handbook for Racial Justice, by Multiple Authors, Edited by William A. Darity Jr., A. Kirsten Mullen, Lucas Hubbard (University of California Press)
• The Great Boomsky: The Many Lives of Magic's First Black Superstar, by Margaret B. Steele (Floating Lady Publishing, LLC)
• The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights: The Untold Story of FDR's Concentration Camps, Censorship, and Mass Surveillance, by David T. Beito (Independent Institute)
• You Promised To Do No Harm: A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Horror of Healthcare Disparity for One African-American Family, by Jonnie Ramsey Brown (Lioncrest Publishing)

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY/CULTURE

WINNER ($100):

• Moments In Time - A Lineage Saga, by O'Shan Waters, Edited by Abusina Salahuddin and Julie Towne, Illustrated by Custom Images by Yuri Dikhtyar, Lai Sun Ip, and Kam Wing Lo; Other Contributors: Custom Cover Design by Germancreative - Lesia; Other Images from Canva; Formatting by Hamza Khan (Premiadia eLaunch, LLC)

FINALISTS:

• Black Hair in a White World, by Tameka N. Ellington (The Kent State University Press)
• Finding Marshalls: A Genealogy Trip with a Black and White Twist, by Kathy Lynne Marshall (Kanika Marshall Art & Books)
• Freedom's Tears, by Josie Olsvig (Koehler Publishing)
• From Hardship to Hope: Crossing the great divides of age, race, wealth, equity, and health, by Judith Gwinn Adrian & Jaylin M. Stueber, Illustrated by Phil Salamone (HenschelHAUS Publisher)
• Little Miss Linda - BAD Girls of Montgomery, by Linda J Holloway, Illustrated by Cameron Wilson (Keen Publishing Company)
• The Underground Railroad in Ohio, by Kathy Schulz (The History Press)

ANIMALS/PETS

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Cotton-Top Tamarin's Most Hairific Day, by Terri Tatchell, Illustrated by Ivan Sulima (Fielding House Press)
• Whitetail Secrets: Bachelor Life, by Susan Lindsley (ThomasMax Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Desert Friends: Travels with the Pack (2nd Edition), by Linda Harkey, Illustrated by Mike Minick (Story Monsters Press)
• Lia Kama Tembo, by L. N. O'Rourke, Edited by Rochelle McDonnell; Other Contributors: Carolyn McAndrew (Picardie Press)
• More Life as a Dog, by L.A. Davenport (P-Wave Press)
• Raising Naturally Healthy Pets: A Guide to Helping Your Pets Live Longer, by Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, Illustrated by Hue Grant (36 Paws Press)
• Romeo and Emilia: How one brave girl rose up from a wheelchair onto the back of a horse, by Roni McFadden (The Biscuit Press)
• Romeo The Friendly Wolf, A True Alaska Tale, by Nick Jans, Illustrated by Nick Jans; Other Contributors: Matt Knutson layout/design (Nick Jans)

ANTHOLOGY

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Simultaneous Times Volume 3, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Jean-Paul L. Garnier, Illustrated by Austin Hart (Space Cowboy Books)
• The Greatest Burden The Greatest Blessing: Caregiving stories of hope, humility, and love, by Mark J. Resnick, Alan E. Rubel, Michael D. Tenaglia; Other Contributors: Forewords by Rasheda Ali-Walsh and one by Brett Miller (Self-Published - Mark J. Resnick Media)

FINALISTS:

• G.I. Days: An Anthology of Military Life, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Mary Senter (Milltown Press)
• Here's the Story ... Nine Women Write Their Lives, by multiple authors, Edited by Andrea Simon (Bedazzled Ink)
• Immigrant Voices in the Pandemic, by Domnica Radulescu & Roxana Cazan (Solis Press)
• Limitless: How 27 impact-driven leaders broke free of their pasts and claimed their power to shape the future, by Alok Appadurai (WorldChangers Media)
• Qualia Nous, Vol. 2, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Michael Bailey, Illustrated by Pat R. Steiner (Written Backwards)
• Woven Pathways, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Debbie White, Christina Allen, Evelyn Neil,, Illustrated by Kathy Schuit; Other Contributors: Rose Marie Kern, (Southwest Writers)

ART

WINNER ($100):

• A Purple Architecture: Design in the Age of the Physical-Virtual Continuum, Edited by James F. Kerestes, Ebrahim Poustinchi, Vahid Vahdat (Carnegie Mellon University ETC Press)

FINALISTS:

• Apocrypha: The Art of Dennis Evans, by Matthew Kangas; Other Contributors: Patterson Sims (Utopian Heights Studios)
• Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection, by Betty C. Monkman, William G. Allman, Lydia S. Tederick, Melissa C. Naulin (The White House Historical Association)
• Infertilities, a Curation, Edited by Robin Silbergleid, Maria Novotny, and Elizabeth Horn (Wayne State University Press)
• Lands, Real and Imagined: Women Artists Respond to the Art and Writings of Maria Graham (1785 - 1842), by Multiple Authors, Edited by Partricia Frick and Janice Glowski, Illustrated by Paula Bonet, Isabel Cauas, Leila Danziger, Francesca Genna, Kavita Shah; Other Contributors: Alberto Madrid, María Theresa Devia Lubet, Nicholas Hill; Jacob Strous (Graphic Design), Laura Eastment and Margarita Cárdenas (Translation) (The Frank Museum of Art)
• Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt: Artworks and Letters of John Douglas Woodward, 1878-1879, Edited by Sue Rainey (George F. Thompson Publishing)
• The Turpentine Diaries, by Marc Whitney, Edited by Jen Barkley through Reedsy, Illustrated by Marc Whitney; Other Contributors: Geoffrey Bunting book designer (Self-Published)

AUTOBIOGRAPHY/BIOGRAPHY

WINNER ($100):

• Always Moving Forward: A memoir of friends, family, and building Humana, by David A. Jones with Bob Hill, Edited by David A. Jones, Jr., and Jill Johnson-Keeney; Other Contributors: Julia Comer, book designer (Old Stone Press)

FINALISTS:

• As the Rivers Merge: A Story of Love, War and Perseverance Across Continents, by Daniel Mamah (Fish Eagle Press)
• Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, Fixed Fights, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing, by Sean Nam, Illustrated by Sunjin Nam; Other Contributors: Carlos Acevedo, foreword writer (Rushcutters Bay Books)
• Spencer MacCallum Memories: Mystique-Mata Ortiz, by Charmayne Samuelson (Wood Duck Publishers)
• The Depth of Her Touch: A Biography of Svetlana Masgutova, PhD, Creator of the MNRI® Reflex Integration Program, by Kathryn Carr (Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute)
• The Politzer Saga, by Linda Ambrus Broenniman, Edited by Herta Feely, Chrysalis Editorial, Illustrated by Levente Toth and Beatrix Kiss (Bethesda Communications Group)

BEST COVER DESIGN (FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Breathless: The Oxygen Apocalypse, by Scott Stoll, Illustrated by Scott Stoll (The Argonauts)
• Class of 78, by Karen Harmon, Edited by Sharon Bodner, Illustrated by Tellwell; Other Contributors: Sem Delima (Tellwell Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• A Shot at Justice, by Karla M. Jay (Book Circle Press)
• Animalia, by Shauna C Murphy (Coco Studios)
• Stolen, by V. M. Nelson, Edited by Courtney Andersson, Lara Kennedy, Liz Gilbeau; Other Contributors: Cover designer: Stefanie Saw at Seventhstar Arts (VMNelson Books, LLC)
• The Limestone Manor, by Jonny Thompson (Chantry Publishing House)
• The Wrong Life, by Judy Wood (Columbus Publishing Lab/Proving Press)
• There Is No Death in Finding Nemo, by Jeffrey Feingold, Edited by Steve Cawte, Impspired Press (Impspired Press)

BEST COVER DESIGN (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection, by Betty C. Monkman, William G. Allman, Lydia S. Tederick, Melissa C. Naulin (The White House Historical Association)

FINALISTS:

• Exodai: A Shockingly Honest Memoir of Love, Obsession and Torture, by Elizabeth Hendrick; Other Contributors: Cover Design by Tim Barber (Dissect Designs, UK) (Amazon KDP)
• Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness and Chronic Hope, by Jennifer Cramer-Miller (She Writes Press)
• Pomes: Writing Like There's No Tomorrow, by Douglas Lowry, Edited by Ralph W. Kuncl; Other Contributors: Cover designers: Gwen Rhoads and Marcia Lowry (Meliora Press, an imprint of University of Rochester Press)
• Shut Up and Feel: An Adult Picture Book on Emotions, by DJ Corchin, Illustrated by Dan Dougherty (The phazelFOZ Company, LLC)
• Turtle Wisdom: Coming Home to Yourself, by Donna DeNomme, Illustrated by Sue Lion; Other Contributors: Graphic Designer Sue Lion (Your Wisdom Story Publishing)
• You Promised To Do No Harm: A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Horror of Healthcare Disparity for One African-American Family, by Jonnie Ramsey Brown (Lioncrest Publishing)

BEST OVERALL DESIGN (FICTION) (DIGITALLY SUBMITTED FOR JUDGING)

WINNER ($100):

• You've Been Summoned: An Interactive Mystery, by Lindsey Lamar, Edited by Bella Clayton-Sherwood; Other Contributors: Cover Design: Jeff Miller (ex42)

FINALISTS:

• Chronicles of the Enchanted Vanguard: Seraphina and the Divine Mandate, by Luminescence Goh (Partridge Singapore)
• Clara's Magic Garden: Experience the Wonder of a Special Friendship that Transcends Time, by Scott J Kolbaba & Florin T Kolbaba, Illustrated by Dina Leuchovius (Onlinepublishers.net)
• Night Buddies and Evil School Bus #264, by Sands Hetherington, Edited by Gail Kearns, Illustrated by Natalie Leininger; Other Contributors: Gail Kearns, project manager (Dune Buggy Press)
• Penelope's Peace Place, by Lolisa Marie Monroe, Illustrated by Young Adults in Ukraine (Self-Published)
• The Barbarian Princess, by Robert J. Ristino (Maine Authors Publishing)

BEST OVERALL DESIGN (FICTION) (PRINT BOOK SUBMITTED FOR JUDGING)

WINNER ($100):

• Healing Visions, by Meg Boscov; Other Contributors: Michelle Charles Barnes, Designer (Matter Press)

FINALISTS:

• 1895: A Novel of Love and War, by Jorge Casariego, Edited by Fred Aceves; Other Contributors: Joshua Frederick, Cover and Interior Designer (Jorge Casariego)
• A Codex For Gnostics: Deluxe Edition, by Obsidian Eagle, Illustrated by Obsidian Eagle (Word On A Wing Press)
• Be Still - A Mother's Lullaby, by Karla Bauer, Illustrated by Beth Snider (Shine On Music, LLC)
• Isle of Shadows: The Inky Trilogy, by Don Stansberry (Headline Books)
• The Airs of an Heir, by Stephanie Lane (Stephanie Lane)
• The Dark Verse, Vol. 5: Beneath the Crown of Chaos, by M. Amanuensis Sharkchild, Edited by Jane Mackay, Illustrated by John F. Stifter, Richard Luong, John Bivens (Armored Books)

BEST OVERALL DESIGN (NON-FICTION) (DIGITALLY SUBMITTED FOR JUDGING)

WINNER ($100):

• Lessons on the Road to Peace, by John Noltner (Self-Published)

FINALISTS:

• American Values, Religious Voices, Volume 2: Letters of Hope from People of Faith, by Andrea Weiss, Lisa Weinberger; Other Contributors: Lia C. Howard, Rebecca Tauber (University of Cincinnati Press)
• Everything Tesla: From How They Work to How Fast They Go and All the Fun In Between! by Aiden Miao, Eliana Miao, Edited by Alexander Cox; Other Contributors: Book Design-Sadie Thomas (LS Design) (Lightning Strikes Twice)
• Growing Gratitude, Welcome to Summer's Garden, by Tricia Sybersma, Illustrated by Rachel Rossano (CLM Publishing Cayman Islands)
• Love Stories & Bejeweled Snakes: Era to Era The Unofficial Concert Handbook, by Sheri L. Neilson, Edited by S J Task (Evidence Publishing)
• Smoke and Ash: Reflections on the 2021 Vernon B.C. Area Fires, by Virginia Dansereau, Sue Urquhart and Heather Clay; Other Contributors: Community members contributed photos, art, quotes and poetry (Virginia Dansereau)

BEST OVERALL DESIGN (NON-FICTION) (PRINT BOOK SUBMITTED FOR JUDGING)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Apocrypha: The Art of Dennis Evans, by Matthew Kangas; Other Contributors: Patterson Sims (Utopian Heights Studios)
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Five Decades of Landscapes, by Richard Mack, Edited by John Manos, Illustrated by Richard Mack; Other Contributors: Steve Kemp (Quiet Light Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Always Moving Forward: A memoir of friends, family, and building Humana, by David A. Jones with Bob Hill, Edited by David A. Jones, Jr., and Jill Johnson-Keeney; Other Contributors: Julia Comer, book designer (Old Stone Press)
• Business Kung Fu: Modern Strategy | Ancient Truth, by Craig Cooke, Edited by Patti McKenna, Illustrated by Wesley Bryant & Patricia Oliva (Joint Venture Publishing, Blue Sky)
• Creative Flow: Tap and Express Your Juicy Essence, by Jenny Hahn, Illustrated by Jenny Hahn (Creative Nectar Publishing)
• Healing Visions, by Meg Boscov; Other Contributors: Michelle Charles Barnes, Designer (Matter Press)
• Redemptive Botany of the Bible, by J. Christopher McMichael, Illustrated by Marlin A. Peterson (on 4 original illustrations) (Petra Press Publishing)
• The Dayhiker's Guide to the National Parks, by Michael Joseph Oswald (Stone Road Press)

BIPOC (BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND/OR PERSONS OF COLOR)

WINNER ($100):

• Dear Department Chair: Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation, Edited by Stephanie Y. Evans, Stephanie Shonekan, and Stephanie G. Adams (Wayne State University Press)

FINALISTS:

• Taino: A Novel, by Jose Barreiro (Fulcrum Publishing)
• Teaching the Invisible Race: Embodying a Pro-Asian American Lens in Schools, by Tony DelaRosa, Illustrated by Rubilly Wilson (Jossey-Bass Publishing)
• The Handbook of Racial Equity in Early Childhood Education, by Jen Neitzel, Ph.D., Ebonyse Mead, Ed.D. (Brookes Publishing Co.)
• The Ocean Inside Me - A Spiritual Memoir on Healing Racial Trauma, by R.G. Shore (Northwest Wisdom Publications)
• Untangling the Thread of Racism: A Primer for Pediatric Health Professionals, Edited by Maria Trent, MD, MPH, FSAHM, FAAP; Danielle G. Dooley, MD, MPhil, FAAP; and Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• With Love, from Planet B, by Zaayin Salaam MD, Edited by several (Gaia Publishing)

BUSINESS

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Brain to Bank: How to Get Your Idea Out of Your Head and Cash In, by Dorine Rivers, PhD, PMP (Alpha 81 Publishing)
• Crossing The Swamp: My Path to Innovating as a Parallel Entrepreneur, by John Shen (Precocity Press)

FINALISTS:

• Business Kung Fu: Modern Strategy | Ancient Truth, by Craig Cooke, Edited by Patti McKenna, Illustrated by Wesley Bryant & Patricia Oliva (Joint Venture Publishing, Blue Sky)
• Hardwiring New Leadership Habits: Does Development Develop? by Dick Daniels (Ingram Spark)
• The Gumball Effect, by Gregory Newman, Thomas Newman, Illustrated by Anthony Richichi; Other Contributors: Vicki Addesso Dodd, Patrick Jankowski (Saratoga Springs Publishing)
• The Next Half Century, by Alan Nevin, Illustrated by David Ruppe, Christy Day (Global Economic Press)
• Together at the Top, by Dr. Josh Kornberg, Edited by Jeff Raderstrong; Other Contributors: Justin Patton (Independently published)
• Unleash Your Inner She-EO: Become the CEO of your Life and Achieve Success and Fulfillment, by Ivy Gilbert (Self-Published)
• Valuepreneurs - The New Rules for Building Products, Growing Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream, by Steve Waddell, MBA, PMP, Edited by Jason Pettus, Lia Ottaviano, Sam Wright; Other Contributors: FOREWORD - Chris Heivly, Co-Founder, MapQuest (RosenThor Publishing)

CAREER

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World, by Joshua Berry (Ideapress Publishing)
• The Doctor's Voice - Empowering Solutions to Physicians' Frustrations, Burnout, and Healthcare Inefficiencies, by Dr Pietro Emanuele Garbelli (Archway Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance, by Jennifer Nash (Lioncrest)
• Beneath the Boom Pole: The Art & Science of Boom Operating for Movies & TV, by Patrushkha Mierzwa (Mark and Patrushkha, Inc.)
• Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation, by Naomi Vladeck (New Degree Press/Manuscript, LLC)
• Business & Marketing Strategy For The Proactive Performer, by Kimberly Faye Greenberg (Headline Books)
• The 5-Day Job Search: Proven Strategies to Answering Tough Interview Questions & Getting Multiple Job Offers, by Annie Margarita Yang (Annie Yang Financial)
• The Trusted Learning Advisor, by Keith Keating (Kogan Page)

CHICK LIT (FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Something Better, by Joanna Monahan, Edited by Blue Ink Press (Blue Ink Press, LLC)
• The Palace at Dusk: A Novel, by Angela Terry (Girl Friday Books)

FINALISTS:

• #TagMe for Murder, by Sarah E. Burr (Level Best Books)
• Class of 78, by Karen Harmon, Edited by Sharon Bodner, Illustrated by Tellwell; Other Contributors: Sem Delima (Tellwell Publishing)
• Love ad Lib, by Evie Alexander, Edited by Margaret Amatt, Illustrated by Matt Wellsted (Emlin Press)
• Love, Lydie, by Blair Harton, Edited by Sharon Honeycutt (Blair Harton Writes, LLC)
• Trial and Error: A Novel, by Lisa Denig, Illustrated by Steph Denig (Self-Published)

CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PICTURE BOOK (6 YEARS AND UP)

WINNER ($100):

• Angela & Lulingu: Two Gorillas, A World Apart, by Brenda Scott Royce, Edited by Carrie Hasler; Other Contributors: Photographer: Jamie Pham (Blue Sneaker Press)

FINALISTS:

• Are You A Mixed Race Human, by Carlos M Valverde, Edited by Malva Izquierdo, Illustrated by Resha Hanson (Coffee Seed Books Publishing)
• Handbook for Budding Little Gardeners - Complete Guide to Container Gardening with Children, by Jacqueline Koay, Illustrated by Ammu Abhirami (Cheese Plant Books)
• My Hopi Skopi Book of Times Tables, by Sipiwe Sikwila, Edited by Mairi Bunce, Illustrated by Andrea du Plessis (Something Me Books)
• Poppy Through the Paintings, by Julie Lucht, Illustrated by Dan McGeehan (Brown Books Publishing Group)
• The Rock Box, by Don McKay, Illustrated by Sally McKay (Running the Goat, Books & Broadsides)
• We Need Everyone, by Michael Redhead Champagne, Illustrated by Tiff Bartel (HighWater Press)

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (0-5 YEARS)

WINNER ($100):

• Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach, by Rae St. Clair Bridgman, Illustrated by Rae St. Clair Bridgman (FriesenPress)

FINALISTS:

• Belong, by Jenna Bates, Illustrated by Natalie Blazhievska (EverLit Books)
• Mimi & the Gold Baton, by Cheryl Olsten (Fleecydale Press)
• Monkey-House Mouse and the Storytime Zoo, by Terri Tatchell, Illustrated by Tina Perko (Fielding House Press)
• The ForestGirls, at the Edge of Land and Sea, by Sissel Waage, Illustrated by Ana-Maria Cosma (Lulu Press)
• Tousled, by Rooney Lennon, Illustrated by Andy Catling (DeFlocked Books)
• Walking with the Sun, by Preethi Saravanakumar, Illustrated by Julia Duclos (Self-Published)
• World Languages for Kids: Phrases in 15 Different Languages, by Sachiko Otohata, Illustrated by Sachiko Otohata (Self-Published)

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK (NON-FICTION) (ALL AGES)

WINNER ($100):

• The Santa Book: A True Story, by Erin Eby, Edited by Jeff Nixon, Illustrated by Madison Harper (Santa Collective, LLC)

FINALISTS:

• Alithia Ramirez Was an Artist, by Violet Lemay, Illustrated by Violet Lemay (Brown Books Publishing Group)
• Included - A book for all children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy, by Jayneen Sanders, Illustrated by Camilia Carrossine (Educate2Empower)
• My Dream Cat Penny, by Cynthia O'Brien, Illustrated by Vivien Wu (Cynthia O'Brien)
• Rocco at the White House Easter Egg Roll! by Rocco Smirne, Illustrated by John Hutton (The White House Historical Association)
• Siege of Herons - Collective Nouns Alphabetically, by Ramona Wildeman, Illustrated by Lou Dahl (Ramona Wildeman)
• We Both Speak English but, by Heather Bradley (FriesenPress)

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK #OWNVOICES

WINNER ($100):

• All Kinds of Kids, by Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson, Illustrated by Paul Meisel (Brown Books Publishing Group)

FINALISTS:

• A Tree for Me, by Tasha-Nicole Terani, Illustrated by Karine Makartichan (Tasha-Nicole Terani)
• Eddy Finds a Family, by Sarah McGeough, Illustrated by Stephanie Lidbetter (The Flamingo Family)
• Hanna the Hawk is a Super Youneek Beast: A Children's Book Featuring a Visually Impaired Character with a Service Animal that Explore the World Together, by Beth Davis, Illustrated by Beth Davis (Amazon & Ingram)
• Kintsugi and the Golden Butterfly, by Bee Webber, Edited by Bee Webber, Tad Ames, Illustrated by Tad Ames (The B Nest Studios)
• Meeru's Multan, by Dr. Miral Azam Khalil, Edited by Editorial by Amy Betz and Karen Dockrey, Illustrated by Benazir Khan Lodhi; Other Contributors: Translator: H. M. Talha Siddiqui, Design by Monica Thomas for TLC BookDesign (Kheloney INC)
• The Great Butter Hunt, by Sung Huh, Illustrated by Sung Huh (Self-Published)

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK ILLUSTRATION (BEST ILLUSTRATOR)

WINNER ($100):

• Kintsugi and the Golden Butterfly, by Bee Webber, Edited by Bee Webber, Tad Ames, Illustrated by Tad Ames (The B Nest Studios)

FINALISTS:

• Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep! by Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson, Illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois (Brown Books Publishing Group)
• Cotton-Top Tamarin's Most Hairific Day, by Terri Tatchell, Illustrated by Ivan Sulima (Fielding House Press)
• Georgie the Corgi's Insecurities, by Chesnie Nichols, Illustrated by Beth Snider; Other Contributors: Tamara Dever (Self-Published)
• Nipugtug, by Emma Metallic, Edited by Tara Solomon, Illustrated by Natalie Laurin (Kegedonce Press)
• The People Who Can't Meet You, by Matthew Gudernatch, Illustrated by Winona Kieslich (Owlie Productions, Inc.)
• You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names, by Dennis McGregor, Edited by Olivia Voutour, Illustrated by Dennis McGregor (Blue Star Press)

CHILDREN'S/JUVENILE (FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Brooke and Zelda Journal One: The Labyrinth, by Brian Donnelly, Illustrated by Brian Donnelly (Mythographer's Workshop, LLC)
• The Cedarville Shop and the Wheelbarrow Swap, by Bridget Krone, Illustrated by Karen Vermeulen (Catalyst Press)

FINALISTS:

• Calling Extra, by Kristina Romero (Romero Media)
• Kintsugi and the Golden Butterfly, by Bee Webber, Edited by Bee Webber, Tad Ames, Illustrated by Tad Ames (The B Nest Studios)
• Moraline, by Cintia Alfonso Fior, Illustrated by Caterina Baldi (Rising Advocates Press)
• Rain Falling on Embers, by Liana Gardner, Edited by Christopher Brooks (Vesuvian Books)
• The Faithful Dog, by Terry Lee Caruthers (Black Rose Writing)

CHILDREN'S/JUVENILE (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Bass Reeves - Legendary Lawman of the Wild West, by Billie Holladay Skelley, Illustrated by James Paul Skelley (Crossing Time Press)

FINALISTS:

• ABCs of the World's Religions, by Rev. Vicki Michela Garlock, Ph.D., Illustrated by Raman Bhardwaj (Eaton Press)
• Everything Tesla: From How They Work to How Fast They Go and All the Fun In Between! by Aiden Miao, Eliana Miao, Edited by Alexander Cox; Other Contributors: Book Design-Sadie Thomas (LS Design) (Lightning Strikes Twice)
• Levi's Dream: A 1930 Trip to the National Parks in a Model A Ford...With Seven Children, by Linda Killinger, Marilee McAlpine, Kerry Killinger, Edited by David Wilk; Other Contributors: Book and Cover design, Alexia Garaventa (Prospecta Press)
• Me, My Selfie, and I: Discovering and Embracing a True Love of Self, by Lisa MacDonald (FriesenPress)
• Pebbles and the Biggest Number, by Joey Benun, Edited by Brooke Vitale, Illustrated by Laura Watson (Self-Published)
• The Rescue of Eddie & Elliott - A Bald Eaglet Adventure, by Keith Ross; Other Contributors: Shelly Ament (Keith's Frame of Mind)

CHILDREN'S/JUVENILE EARLY READERS/CHAPTER BOOKS (FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• 9 Days of Piper Snow, by Daniella Blechner, Edited by Daniella Blechner, Illustrated by Victor Onyenobi (Conscious Dreams Publishing)
• Hats for Hailey, by Maryte Running, Illustrated by Kevin George (Tellwell)

FINALISTS:

• Asha and Baz Meet Elizebeth Friedman, by Caroline Fernandez, Illustrated by Dharmali Patel (Common Deer Press)
• Domino The Firedog, by Sandra Phoenix, Illustrated by Emily Dove Gross (Self-Published)
• Game Time: Alex and the Big Assist, by Meghan Hertzfeldt, Illustrated by Lindsay Leal (Rodney K. Press)
• Sienna, a Wizard & the Magical Mice, by Donald Schaeffer, Edited by 1106 Design, Illustrated by Zoe Ranucci (Circle Originals, LLC)
• Tyler Evans the Great, by Alison Lohans, Illustrated by Gretchen Ehrsam (Your Nickel's Worth Publishing)
• Unsinkable Sam, by Cheryl Kula, Illustrated by Daniela Frongia (Pen & Possum Productions, LLC)
• What A Mess Kid, by Kayla Leon, Illustrated by Nino Aptsiauri (Hasmark Publishing International)

CHRISTIAN (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• All Battles End at Sunset, by Jared Acuña (Hilt & Arrow)

FINALISTS:

• Outside of Grace, by Anna Daugherty (Black Rose Writing)
• The Pardon, by Rodney Powell (RealMedia.US)
• The Wayward, by Tabitha Caplinger, Edited by Liz Sheth, Christa Dolan (Blue Ink Press, LLC)
• This Life Of Mine, by Victoria Lynn, Edited by Micaiah Keough, Abigayle Claire, Illustrated by August L. Buehrer (Glory Writers Press)
• True Status, by Chuck Richardson, Edited by Mary W. Johnson, Cristel Phelps, Deb Haggerty (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc)

CHRISTIAN (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Transplant: Bible Principles to Grow & Prosper with God, by Leah Cast (Outskirts Press)

FINALISTS:

• A Holy Haunting: Why faith isn't a leap but a series of staggers from one safe place to another, by Sam D. Kim (Morgan James Publishing)
• Are You Listening? A Guide to Recognizing and Responding to God's Voice, by Michelle Layer Rahal (Called Creatives Publishing)
• Redemptive Botany of the Bible, by J. Christopher McMichael, Illustrated by Marlin A. Peterson (on 4 original illustrations) (Petra Press Publishing)
• The Bellowing of Cain: HOPE for Those Who've Blown It, by Jeremy Gordon Grinnell, Edited by David Lambert (St. Asinus Publishing)
• The River of God's Presence, by Jeannine Rodriguez-Everard, Edited by Sara Wronko and Lauren Stinton Miltenberger, Illustrated by Julie McKnight; Other Contributors: Foreword by Dr. Peter Young (Images of Light Publishing, LLC)

COFFEE TABLE BOOK/PHOTOGRAPHY

WINNER ($100):

• Layered Landscapes: The Photographic Art of Jenny Okun, by Jenny Okun, Illustrated by Jenny Okun; Other Contributors: introductions by Michael Webb , Craig Krull essays by Griff Rhys Jones, Thea Musgrave, Richard Sparks, Lee Holdridge, Kathy Lette, James Forrest, Annie Gatti, Steven Reich, Caleb Leech, Tania Compton, Gus Christie (ORO Editions)

FINALISTS:

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Five Decades of Landscapes, by Richard Mack, Edited by John Manos, Illustrated by Richard Mack; Other Contributors: Steve Kemp (Quiet Light Publishing)
• Healing Visions, by Meg Boscov; Other Contributors: Michelle Charles Barnes, Designer (Matter Press)
• Impressions of Newfoundland: The Art of Ting Ting Chen, by Ting Ting Chen (Breakwater Books Ltd.)
• Pathways, by G.B. Smith (G Editions)
• Seeing It All: Women Photographers Expose Our Planet, by Rhonda Rubinstein (Goff Books)
• The Uyghurs: Kashgar before the Catastrophe, by Kevin Bubriski; Other Contributors: Tahir Hamut Izgil and Dru C. Gladney (George F. Thompson Publishing)
• Together is the Best Place to Be. Recollections and Recipes honoring Judy Byck, by Donna Eichholz, Edited by Janice Shay; Other Contributors: Photography by Claire Barrett (Donna Eichholz)

COOKBOOKS/HEALTHY EATING/NUTRITION

WINNER ($100):

• Together is the Best Place to Be. Recollections and Recipes honoring Judy Byck, by Donna Eichholz, Edited by Janice Shay; Other Contributors: Photography by Claire Barrett (Donna Eichholz)

FINALISTS:

• Loaves of Torah: Exploring the Jewish Year through Challah, by Rabbi Vanessa M. Harper (CCAR Press)
• Noms From Mom: The Cookbook, by Nancy Jeng, Illustrated by Nancy Jeng; Other Contributors: Susan Jeng, Consultant (Orange Cloud Press)
• On Rising: Recipes and Rituals for Joyful Mornings, by Deborah Johnson, Edited by Christin McKnight, Illustrated by Rachel Chew; Other Contributors: Ashleigh Amoroso (photographer), Olivia Caminiti (Stylist), A Friend of Mine (Design) (Summit Street Press)
• Stop Screaming! A Beginner's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream, by Benjamin M. Weilert, Illustrated by Michael Olson (Benjamin M. Weilert)
• Sweet and Savory Life: Simple Flavor-Filled Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Mind, Body, & Spirit, by Yecenia Currie (Trilogy Publishing Company)
• The Diabetes-Free Cookbook & Exercise Guide: 80 Utterly Delicious Recipes & 12 Easy Exercises to Keep Your Blood Sugar Low, by John Poothullil MD, Colleen Cackowski (New Insights Press)

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

WINNER ($100):

• My Daughter's Heart, by Kim Jasken (Your Nickel's Worth Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• A Pandemic Gardening Journal, by Matt Puchalski, Edited by Mary K. Donnelly (Conover Lane)
• A Window of Hope: How We Survived Covid-19, by Penelope Childers & Megan Pascual, Edited by Joan Ally, Illustrated by Joan Ally; Other Contributors: Photo Credit: Niki Schutz (Joan Ally)
• From Hardship to Hope: Crossing the great divides of age, race, wealth, equity, and health, by Judith Gwinn Adrian & Jaylin M. Stueber, Illustrated by Phil Salamone (HenschelHAUS Publisher)
• The COVID-19 Vaccines & Beyond . . . What the Medical Industrial Complex is NOT Telling Us, by Sally Saxon, JD, Deborah Viglione, MD, James A. Thorp, MD (Invitation to Destiny, LLC)
• The Pamela Papers: A Mostly E-pistolary Story of Academic Pandemic Pandemonium, by Nancy McCabe, Edited by Jon Roemer (Outpost 19)

CURRENT EVENTS

WINNER ($100):

• On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US, by James LaRue (Fulcrum Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Blood Sport, by January Rogers, Edited by Alexandra Rosetta, Illustrated by Bill Powless; Other Contributors: Artie Martin (Turtle's Back Publishing)
• Election Hacks: Zeidman v. Lindell: Exposing the $5 million election myth, by Bob Zeidman (Swiss Creek Publications)
• Experiencing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Children, Peace Communication and Socialization, by Yael Warshel; Other Contributors: Yael Warshel, Photographer (Cambridge University Press)
• Love Stories & Bejeweled Snakes: Era to Era The Unofficial Concert Handbook, by Sheri L. Neilson, Edited by S J Task (Evidence Publishing)
• The Believer within You, by Tyrone Burnett, Illustrated by Lena Tusevljakovic Orlovic (Self-Published)
• The Cooperative Economy: A Solution to Societal Grand Challenges, by Dovev Lavie (Routledge)

E-BOOK (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• I, Christine, by Marcia Maxwell (Marcia Maxwell)

FINALISTS:

• 'Til All These Things Be Done: A Novel, by Suzanne Moyers (She Writes Press)
• Daughter of a Promise, by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg (She Writes Press)
• Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery, by María Elena Alonso-Sierra (María Elena Alonso-Sierra)
• The Middle Generation: A Novel of John Quincy Adams and the Monroe Doctrine, by M. B. Zucker, Edited by Dustin Prisley (Historium Books)
• To Rescue a Witch, by Lisa A. Traugott (Rose Castle Media)

E-BOOK (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• No Crying in the Operating Room: My Life as an International Relief Doctor, from Haiti, to South Sudan, to the Syrian Civil War A Memoir, by Cecily Wang, M.D. (Gatekeeper Press)

FINALISTS:

• Confidently Mindful: Clear Answers to Your Questions, by Louise Revelas Canham (Dragonfly Meadows Publishing)
• Financial Insight: Be the Author of Your Life Story, by Jodi Carter (FIT 114 Inc)
• Songs for the Spirit / Canciones para el Espiritu, by Robert L. Giron; Other Contributors: Javier Prieto Martinez, translator (Gival Press)
• The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume I: The First Fifty Years, by Lowell E. Baier with Christopher E. Segal (Rowman and Littlefield)
• The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume II: The Next Fifty Years, Edited by Lowell E. Baier, John F. Organ, Christopher E. Segal (Rowman and Littlefield)
• Welcome to My Garden: A Father's Gift of Reflections, Life Lessons, and Advice, by Brian Murray, Edited by Maria Gagliano, Illustrated by Karl Spurzem (Sackets Harbor Press)

EDUCATION/ACADEMIC (NON-FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Crisis in Our School: The Urgent Need to Engage Students, Support Teachers, and End High-Stakes Testing, by David Locke (Self-Published)
• Labels of Empire: Textile Trademarks, Windows into India in the Time of the Raj, by Susan Meller, Edited by Susan Homer (Goff Books)

FINALISTS:

• A Purposeful Reading Journey with a Metacognitive Approach, by Dr. Natasha Cox-Magno, Edited by Richard Siegel, Illustrated by Free Pix and Cuties (Dr. Wallace Ting of School Rubric Inc.)
• Be Data Analytical: How to Use Analytics to Turn Data into Value, by Jordan Morrow (Kogan Page)
• Campus Nightmares (Vol. 2) Steering Classes off Cliffs: 10 Ways Professors Sabotage Their Students to Crash and Burn, by David Fairchild and Elyse Kunzler (Four Doors Publishing)
• Culture Clubs: The Real Fate of Societies, by Susan Minsos, Edited by Nancy Mackenzie (Three Rascals Press)
• Shayla Boo and You All About My Hearing, by Vielka L. Montout, M.Ed. (Self-Published)

FANTASY

WINNER ($100):

• Black Talon, by Jaime Castle and Andy Peloquin (Aethon Books)

FINALISTS:

• Hills of Heather and Bone, by K.E.Andrews, Edited by Maddy D (Sonder and Morii Publishing)
• The Befallen, by Cambria Williams (Immortal Works)
• The Blood-Born Dragon: Book One of the Everlands Cycle, by JC Rycroft (BattleWarrior Press)
• The Ferryman and the Sea Witch, by D. Wallace Peach (D. Wallace Peach)
• The Jinn Daughter, by Rania Hanna (Hoopoe and Imprint of AUC Press)

FIRST NOVEL (40,000 TO 70,000 WORDS)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• The Rocking Chair Prophet, by Matthew Kelly (Blue Sparrow)
• Water Music: A Cape Cod Story, by Marcia Peck (Sea Crow Press)

FINALISTS:

• Amanda's Journey - A DNA Adventure, by Ellie Brooks (WheatMark)
• The Fifth Chamber, by Anne Gudger, Edited by Vanessa Daunais (Jaded Ibis Press)
• The Invisible Red String: A love story that transcends time, place, and circumstance, by Peter Berlin and Ann Zachariah (The Publishing Genie)
• The Painter's Butterfly, by Rebecca Weber, Illustrated by Sarah Ann Doughty (Kinkajou Press)
• Unspoken, by Tammy Ottenbreit (Your Nickel's Worth Publishing)
• Whispering Winds of Appalachia, by John Ellington, Edited by Joe Pierson, Illustrated by Sarah Lahay (John P. Ellington)

FIRST NOVEL (70,000 TO 90,000 WORDS)

WINNER ($100):

• Abilene, by Dare DeLano (Mint Hill Books an imprint of Main Street Rag Publishing Co.)

FINALISTS:

• Evergreen -- A Novel, by Anne Crown (Byzantium Sky Press)
• Karma of the Sun, by Brandon Ying Kit Boey (CamCat Books)
• Never, by Joel F Johnson (Arbitrary Press)
• No More Empty Spaces, A Novel, by D. J. Green (She Writes Press)
• The Starre, the Moone, the Sunne, by Ron Destro (Contempo Publishing)
• Uncommon Scents, by Bruce Berls & Jim Rowson (Self-Published)
• Wings and Wounds: The Dragon Doc Tales Book 1, by Dr. S.K. Burkman, Edited by Stacey Goitia, Illustrated by J.M. Burkman (Self-Published - Snapdragon Publishing Company, LLC)

FIRST NOVEL (OVER 90,000 WORDS)

WINNER ($100):

• Country of Under, by Brooke Shaffner, Edited by Ashley Miller and others at Mason Jar Press (Mason Jar Press)

FINALISTS:

• Here. I. Am., by Gordon Adler, Edited by Kerry Stapley; Other Contributors: Dan Pitts (Designer); Becca Hart (Project Manager) (Beaver's Pond Press)
• Lalji's Nairobi: A Rags to Riches Novel set in British Colonial India and Africa, by Nitin Nanji (Amazon)
• Last of the Famous International Playboys, by Adam Lenain; Other Contributors: Cover Design: Katarina Naskovski (Christmas Lake Press)
• Of White Ashes, by Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto (Loyola University Maryland-Apprentice House Press)
• Pheidippides Didn't Die, by Autumn Konopka (Manuscripts Press)
• Where the Bad Ones Go, by Thomas Joseph (Thomas Joseph)

FIRST NOVEL (UNDER 50,000 WORDS)

WINNER ($100):

• Covered in Flour, by Charles Presti (Independently Published)

FINALISTS:

• Are You Really Listening?, by Bernice Simpson, Edited by Brandy Patton, Illustrated by Alexandra Hartwell, Keri Kubota, Tiara Butler (Archway Publishing)
• I wish I could forget, by Paul Smith (Tellwell)
• Marz Starchild: Across the Universe and Back Again, by Sofia Segarra-Orenstein, Illustrated by Remesh Ram (Hasta En La Luna Publishing and Media Group, LLC)
• On the Point of a Star, by Kathryn May Shields, Illustrated by Moran Reudor (Self-Published - Wonder All Around)
• The Woodcutter's Children, by Jane C. Van Tuyl (Self-Published)

GENERAL FICTION/NOVEL (70,000 TO 100,000 WORDS)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• No More Empty Spaces, A Novel, by D. J. Green (She Writes Press)
• Something Better, by Joanna Monahan, Edited by Blue Ink Press (Blue Ink Press, LLC)

FINALISTS:

• Abilene, by Dare DeLano (Mint Hill Books an imprint of Main Street Rag Publishing Co.)
• I Will Leave You Never, by Ann Putnam (She Writes Press)
• Mending What Is Broken, by Robert McKean (Livingston Press)
• Street, by A. D. Metcalfe; Other Contributors: Cover artist: Nathalie Erika Langner (Calumet Editions)
• The Patron Saints of Grocery: A Novel, by Adam Jonathan Kaat (Inspired Forever Books)
• These Things Happen, by Michael Eon (Girl Friday Books)
• Those People Behind Us, by Mary Camarillo (She Writes Press)

GENERAL FICTION/NOVEL (OVER 100,000 WORDS)

WINNER ($100):

• Pheidippides Didn't Die, by Autumn Konopka (Manuscripts Press)

FINALISTS:

• Akmaral, by Judith Lindbergh (Regal House Publishing)
• Boomsters: An Unexpected Adventure, by David Marks (Wheatmark)
• Falcon in the Dive, by Leah Angstman (Regal House Publishing)
• No Lifeguard on Duty - a novel, by Paul C. Bomba (Bumper Car Books)
• Where the Bad Ones Go, by Thomas Joseph (Thomas Joseph)

GENERAL FICTION/NOVEL (UNDER 70,000 WORDS)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• The Last Man off the Mountain, by Daris Howard (Publishing Inspiration)
• The Maui Murders: Death and Romance on the Valley Isle, by Marty Martins (Manō Paele Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• A Persistent Echo, by Brian Kaufman (Black Rose Writing)
• Bistro Nights, by David Benjamin, Illustrated by Junko Yoshida (Last Kid Books)
• L'Air du Temps (1985), by Diane Josefowicz (Regal House)
• Second Life: Because the First One is Not Yet Finished, by James Sniechowski, Edited by Judith Sherven (JayEss Publishing)
• Staked: A Vampire's Tale, by Kim Catanzarite (Forster Publishing)
• The Rocking Chair Prophet, by Matthew Kelly (Blue Sparrow)
• The Valiant, by Tracy Renee Stefan; Other Contributors: Cover photo by Tracy Renee Stefan (Tracy Renee Stefan)

GENERAL NON-FICTION

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Love Stories & Bejeweled Snakes: Era to Era The Unofficial Concert Handbook, by Sheri L. Neilson, Edited by S J Task (Evidence Publishing)
• Wine and the White House: A History, by Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. (The White House Historical Association)

FINALISTS:

• A Schizoid at Smith: How Overparenting Leads to Underachieving, by Blair Sorrel, Edited by Alex Kale, Erin Larsen, Illustrated by Ronaldo Alves (Atmosphere Press)
• Every Note Tells a Story - The Transformative Power of Music in Visual Media, by Shie Rozow, Edited by Kendra Muntz (Self-Published)
• Is Social Justice Just? by Robert M. Whaples, Edited by Multiple Editors (Independent Institute)
• Legacy of Darkness and Light: Our Cultural Icons and Their God Complex, by Michael Gellert, Edited by Hannah Woodlan; Other Contributors: Lauren Sheldon (Koehler Books)
• The Greatest Burden The Greatest Blessing: Caregiving stories of hope, humility, and love, by Mark J. Resnick, Alan E. Rubel, Michael D. Tenaglia; Other Contributors: Forewords by Rasheda Ali-Walsh and one by Brett Miller (Self-Published - Mark J. Resnick Media)
• When Cultures Meet the key to working successfully with diverse cultures, by Kirtika van Hunen-Malla, Edited by Think Dippy, Roger Noël Smith, Illustrated by Kirtika van Hunen-Malla (Between2Cultures)
• While I Walk: Solo Adventuring In The Vast, Beautiful World, by Rachel Durchslag (Foss and Flora Publications)

GIFT

WINNER ($100):

• The Rescue of Eddie & Elliott - A Bald Eaglet Adventure, by Keith Ross; Other Contributors: Shelly Ament (Keith's Frame of Mind)

FINALISTS:

• Dog at the Tinsel Tree: Susie's Story, by Denise Lee Branco (Strolling Hills Publishing, LLC)
• Growing Gratitude, Welcome to Summer's Garden, by Tricia Sybersma, Illustrated by Rachel Rossano (CLM Publishing Cayman Islands)
• Love You, Mean It (Sometimes): The Madness of Motherhood, by Libby Hilsendager, Illustrated by L. Thomas Peterson (Wise Ink)
• Siege of Herons - Collective Nouns Alphabetically, by Ramona Wildeman, Illustrated by Lou Dahl (Ramona Wildeman)
• The Gift of Me: A 15-Year Family Journal, by Trish Kiel (Red Cork Publishing)

GRAPHIC NOVEL

WINNER ($100):

• The Mushroom Knight Vol. 1, by Oliver Bly, Edited by Christina Harrington, Illustrated by Oliver Bly (Mad Cave Studios)

FINALISTS:

• A Girl Called Echo Omnibus, by katherena vermette, Illustrated by Scott B. Henderson & Donovan Yaciuk (HighWater Press)
• As I Enfold You in Petals, The Spirit of Denendeh, Vol. 2, by Richard Van Camp, Illustrated by Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Nickolej Villiger (HighWater Press)
• Blackwax Boulevard Is Listening, by Dmitri Jackson (Frotoon Press)
• Hound, by Sam Romesburg, Sam Freeman, Edited by James Emmett, Illustrated by Rodrigo Vázquez (Mad Cave Studios)
• The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Graphic Novel, by Sam Torode, Illustrated by Tina Ritchie (Sam Torode Book Arts)

HEALTH/WELLNESS (NON-FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Fulfilled. 52 Prescriptions for Healing, Health, and Happiness, by Dr. Bernadette Anderson, Edited by Ammie Elliott; Other Contributors: Book Cover, Stephanie Matthews (Woodhall Press)
• Nothing But The Tooth: An Insider's Guide to Dental Health, by Teresa Yang, DDS (Rowman & Littlefield)

FINALISTS:

• A Petit Mal: A Mother's Healing Love Song, by Ana Maria Caballero (The Black Spring Press Group)
• How War Kills: The Overlooked Threats to Our Health, by Yara Asi, Edited by Bea Jackson (Johns Hopkins University Press)
• Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging, by Corinne Auman (New Degree Press)
• Restore Your Life from Chronic Pain, by Dr Mark Weisberg (Mango Publishing)
• The Biggest Secret In Women's Health: Stigma, Indifference, Outrage, and Optimism, by Sherrie Palm, Edited by Jo Maenzanise, Illustrated by Sherrie Palm (POP Publishing and Distribution)

HISTORICAL (FICTION) (PRE 1900'S)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Becoming Benedict Arnold: A Traitor's Tale, by Stephen Yoch (WiseInk)
• The Maids of Biddenden, by GD Harper (Ginger Cat)

FINALISTS:

• A Persistent Echo, by Brian Kaufman (Black Rose Writing)
• At the Peace, by Bernard M Brodsky (Archway Publishing)
• Falcon in the Dive, by Leah Angstman (Regal House Publishing)
• I, Christine, by Marcia Maxwell (Marcia Maxwell)
• The Starre, the Moone, the Sunne, by Ron Destro (Contempo Publishing)
• The Witch of Wethersfield: A Cunning Woman, by Katherine Spada Basto, Edited by Carol Gaskin (Painted Turtle Press)
• Vincent's Women: The Untold Story of the Loves of Vincent van Gogh, by Donna Russo (Next Chapter Publishing)

HISTORICAL (FICTION) (1900'S)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Momentum: Montessori, a Life in Motion, by E.G. Slade (Atmosphere Press)
• Of White Ashes, by Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto (Loyola University Maryland-Apprentice House Press)

FINALISTS:

• Covered in Flour, by Charles Presti (Independently Published)
• Lalji's Nairobi: A Rags to Riches Novel set in British Colonial India and Africa, by Nitin Nanji (Amazon)
• Levinson of Harvard, by L.M. Vincent (Self-Published)
• Tatae's Promise: Based on the true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz, by Sherry Maysonave & Moises J. Goldman (DartFrog Books)
• THE RISK: Forbidden Love Behind the Iron Curtain, by Dorothe D. Kress, Edited by Rebecca Inch-Partridge, Illustrated by William Kress (Dorothe D. Kress)
• Unspoken, by Tammy Ottenbreit (Your Nickel's Worth Publishing)

HISTORICAL (NON-FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Driving Force: Automobiles and the New American City, 1900-1930, by Darryl Holter and Stephen Gee; Other Contributors: J. Eric Lynxwiler (Designer) (Angel City Press)
• Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection, by Betty C. Monkman, William G. Allman, Lydia S. Tederick, Melissa C. Naulin (The White House Historical Association)

FINALISTS:

• Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age, by Fred M. Kray (Self-Published)
• Legendary Masters of the Martial Arts: Unraveling Fact from Fiction, by Augustus John Roe (YMAA Publication Center)
• Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty in Native America, by Gregory D. Smithers (Beacon Press)
• The Codex of the Endangered Species Act, Volume I: The First Fifty Years, by Lowell E. Baier with Christopher E. Segal (Rowman and Littlefield)
• The Road to Glenlough, by Christy Gillespie (The House on the Hill)

HORROR

WINNER ($100):

• Unshod, Cackling, and Naked, by Tamika Thompson (Unnerving Books)

FINALISTS:

• Carousel, by Sarah McKnight, Edited by Mel Grant, Rob Loveless, Maria Simbra, Ann Howley, J.V. Hilliard (Amazon KDP)
• Obsolescence: A Dark Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anthology, by Alan Lastufka and Kristina Horner (Shortwave Publishing)
• River of Wrath, by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor (Vesuvian Books)
• The Burn Street Haunting, by Richard Gadz (Deixis Press)
• They Are Cursed Like You, by Holley Cornetto & S.O. Green (Eerie River Publishing)

HUMOR/COMEDY

WINNER ($100):

• The Pamela Papers: A Mostly E-pistolary Story of Academic Pandemic Pandemonium, by Nancy McCabe, Edited by Jon Roemer (Outpost 19)

FINALISTS:

• A Feeding Frenzy in Washington, by George Franklin (Self-Published)
• Blackwax Boulevard Is Listening, by Dmitri Jackson (Frotoon Press)
• Corn Stories: The Detasseler's Bible, by JJ McNiece, Illustrated by JJ McNiece (Eclectic Collective Press)
• I Love You All, Please Leave: Essays on COVID Lockdowns and Psych Lockups, by Victoria Carlisle, Edited by Editorial production: Abi Pollokoff, Illustrated by Cover design: Emily Weigel; Other Contributors: Project management: Kristin Duran (Victoria Carlisle Press, Oakland)
• Worldwide Crush, by Kristin Nilsen (SparkPress)

ILLUSTRATIONS

WINNER ($100):

• The White House: An Historic Guide, Deluxe edition, by The White House Historical Association; Other Contributors: Pentagram (The White House Historical Association)

FINALISTS:

• Craig Frazier | Drawn, by Craig Frazier, Illustrated by Craig Frazier (Goff Books)
• Cries from the Moana, by 'Atu Emberson-Bain with Melino Bain-Vete & Siale Bain-Vete, Illustrated by Auntie Fonu (Hakautapu Publishing)
• Dream Rut: Navigating Your Path Forward, by Yumiko Shimabukuro, Illustrated by Jieyu Deng (WiseInk Publishing)
• Treasure Found: An Art Journey, by Cinthia James, Illustrated by Cinthia James (Self-Published)
• World War Warriors: Amazing Aerocatures™ of World War II Aircraft, by Hank Caruso, Illustrated by Hank Caruso (Lombardy Studios)

INSPIRATIONAL (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• East of Evil, by Joni M. Fisher, Edited by Victoria Curran (Joni M. Fisher)

FINALISTS:

• Confluence, by Mary Elizabeth Gillilan (Independent Writers Studio Press)
• King Of The Fireflies, by Tim Michel, Illustrated by Tim Michel (Self-Published)
• Running As Fast As I Can, by John David Graham (Don Quixote Press)
• The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol, by Jeremy Sherr, Illustrated by Talya Baldwin (Self-Published)
• What Once Was Lost, by Anne Polli (Self-Published)

INSPIRATIONAL (NON-FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Cowboy Coffee: A Reconciliation Conversation, by Heather Beaver, Edited by Jennifer McIntyre, Laura Kaiser; Other Contributors: Kaitlin Littlechild - sensitivity reader, Sharon Rose Kneeshaw - cover design (Heather Beaver)
• Is There Evidence For God ... an Economist Searches for Answers, by Robert Genetski (Robert Genetski)

FINALISTS:

• Behind The Curtain: Remarkable Stories of What Really Happens in Medicine, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Ashley Hannani (NA)
• Beyond NDEs, The Next Step in Near-Death Experience Research, by Lynn K. Russell (Lynn K. Russell)
• Big Steps, Little Steps: Moving Forward in our Walk with God, by M. Esther Lovejoy, Edited by Deb Butterfield (Cross River Media) (Cross River Media)
• The Blossoming of Women: A Workbook on Growing from Older to Elder, by Karen Roberts with Dana Jaffe, Edited by Dana Jaffe, Gail Kearns, Illustrated by Tim Hauf, photographer; Other Contributors: Gail Kearns, project manager (Gaia & Friends Inc.)
• The Wisdom Answer, Equipping Teens Living in a Culture of Deception, An Interactive Journal Based on Proverbs 1-9, by Lenora E Trembath (Amazon)
• You Are Not Your Mother: Releasing Generational Trauma and Shame, by Karen C.L. Anderson (Mango Publishing Group)

LGBTQ+ (LESBIAN/GAY/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER/QUEER+)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Boy Wander - A Coming of Age Memoir, by Jobert E. Abueva (Rattling Good Yarns Press)
• The Strange Story of Stanley Suspect, by JC Compton, Edited by Spectrum Books (Spectrum Books)

FINALISTS:

• Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home, by Alex Alberto (Quilted Press)
• Francois: A Memoir, by Kyle Thomas Smith (StreetLegal Press)
• It's fun to be a person I don't know, by Chachi Hauser (University of Nebraska Press)
• Obie's Adventures in the Berkshires, by Susie Rich and Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, Edited by Taylor Morris and Kent Sorsky, Illustrated by Lisa Marie Brennan; Other Contributors: Howard Johnson (layout) and Lisa Akoury-Ross (publisher) (SDP Publishing Solutions, LLC)
• Second Chances: A Mystery Romance, by Deborah Donaldson (Bardolf & Company)
• Slamming Bricks: An Anthology 3rd Edition, Edited by Avery Brooks (Western Colorado Writers' Forum via Blurb Books)
• The Lost Archive, by Lynn C. Miller (University of Wisconsin Press)

LIFESTYLE/HOME/HOW TO

WINNER ($100):

• Skilletheads: A Guide to Collecting and Restoring Cast-Iron Cookware, by Ashley L. Jones; Other Contributors: Kelli Heil, Illustrator (Red Lightning Books)

FINALISTS:

• A Pandemic Gardening Journal, by Matt Puchalski, Edited by Mary K. Donnelly (Conover Lane)
• Publish Your Purpose: A Step-By-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea, Edited by Malka Wickramatilake, Nancy Graham-Tillman (Publish Your Purpose)
• Take a Kid Fishing; An Adult's Guide for Introducing Youngsters to the World of Angling, by Captain Rob Modys (Middle River Press)
• The Guide To Getting Off Your Butt & Cleaning, by Angela Varga (Self-Published)
• The Organized Home for New Parents: Create Routine-Ready Spaces for Your Baby's First Years, by Ría Safford, Edited by Avalon Marissa Radys (Blue Star Press)
• The Underdog's Guide to Scholarships: Get Big Money for Your Dream College, by Abi Olvera (Pareto Works)

MEMOIRS (CAREER)

WINNER ($100):

• Always Moving Forward: A memoir of friends, family, and building Humana, by David A. Jones with Bob Hill, Edited by David A. Jones, Jr., and Jill Johnson-Keeney; Other Contributors: Julia Comer, book designer (Old Stone Press)

FINALISTS:

• Backstage Pass: A Business Book That's Far From Conventional, by Harvey Lee (Definition Books)
• Chop That Sh*t Up! Leadership and Life Lessons Learned in the Military, by CSM Daniel L. Pinion, USA (RET) (Koehler Books)
• Roy White: From Compton to the Bronx, by Roy White, Paul Semendinger (Artemesia Publishing, LLC)
• The Gift Shop at the DMZ: A Therapist Travels with the Military, by Maureen Hicks (Maureen Hicks)
• The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook: How to Master the Art of Heart in Life and Leadership, by Deborah Crowe (Manuscripts Press)

MEMOIRS (HISTORICAL/LEGACY)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Beyond the Border: A Korean's Journey Between the North and South, by Tae-hyok Kim and Nicole Kim Rogers (Independently Published)
• Race Consciousness: A Personal and Political Journey, by Carol E. Leutner (MegaShift Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• As the Rivers Merge: A Story of Love, War and Perseverance Across Continents, by Daniel Mamah (Fish Eagle Press)
• Crash Harrison - Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death, by Deana J. Driver, Edited by Deana Driver (DriverWorks Ink)
• In the Wake of Madness: My Family's Escape from the Nazis, by Bettie Lennett Denny (Amsterdam Publishers)
• Maybe Tomorrow, by Patricia McCain, Edited by BookBaby (Bookbaby)
• The Politzer Saga, by Linda Ambrus Broenniman, Edited by Herta Feely, Chrysalis Editorial, Illustrated by Levente Toth and Beatrix Kiss (Bethesda Communications Group)
• Where the Wind Never Sleeps: A Memoir from the High Plains of Montana, by Ruth M. Sherwood (Sweetgrass Books)

MEMOIRS (OTHER)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Svenska Fortitude - Memoirs of John Ostlund, A Swedish Immigrant Pioneer in Minnesota., by Jenny Ostlund-Evens, Illustrated by Jenny Ostlund-Evens (Jenny Ostlund-Evens)
• While I Walk: Solo Adventuring In The Vast, Beautiful World, by Rachel Durchslag (Foss and Flora Publications)

FINALISTS:

• Lost & Found: Reflections on Travel, Career, Love and Family, by Dustin Grinnell (Peter Lang)
• Silence to Strength, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith (Kegedonce Press)
• Solo Passage: 13 Quests, 13 Questions, by Glenda Goodrich, Edited by She Writes Press, Illustrated by Glenda Goodrich (She Writes Press)
• The China Bulldog And Other Tales of a Small-Town Girl, by Judy Dykstra-Brown (Self-Published)
• You Promised To Do No Harm: A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Horror of Healthcare Disparity for One African-American Family, by Jonnie Ramsey Brown (Lioncrest Publishing)

MEMOIRS (OVERCOMING ADVERSITY/TRAGEDY)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Where Yellow Flowers Bloom: A Journey of Hope Through Unimaginable Loss, by Kim Cantin (Precocity Press)
• Who Am I; Mending a Lost Identity, by Anvil Long (Quaero, LLC)

FINALISTS:

• Capsized: A short memoir of a life upturned, by Ava Kato (Self-Published)
• Fostering Resilience: Anecdotes and Affirmations from a Therapist and Fellow Human, by Angie Vanderwees (Tellwell Talent)
• Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir, by Ann M Haralambie (Wheatmark)
• Searching for Steve, by Joel Harris (Loyola University Maryland's Apprentice House Press)
• The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me, by Kelly and Michael Lang (Koehler Books)
• The Unopened Present, by Richard V. Battle (Headline Books)
• Ukuaq: A Woman's Arctic Memoir, by Dorothee Komangapik (Crowe Creations)

MEMOIRS (PERSONAL STRUGGLE/HEALTH ISSUES)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Home is Within You: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption, by Nadia Davis, Edited by Laura Dailey, Professional Editorial; Other Contributors: Kristin Duran, Project Management (Girl Friday Books)
• The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike, by Risa August (Feather and Sage Press)

FINALISTS:

• Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness and Chronic Hope, by Jennifer Cramer-Miller (She Writes Press)
• Ivy Lodge: A Memoir of Translation and Discovery, by Linda Murphy Marshall (She Writes Press)
• The Grace of a Nightingale: A Memoir of Vulnerability, Hope and Love, by Mary Anne Willow, Edited by Helen Fazal, Illustrated by Monomo & Co (Mary Anne Willow)
• The Luckiest Unlucky Person I Know: A Practical Memoir, by Kristin Smith Westbrook, Illustrated by Kristin Smith Westbrook (New Degree Press)
• Twin A: A Memoir, by Amit Majmudar (Slant Books)
• We Used to Dance: Loving Judy, My Disabled Twin, by Debbie Chein Morris (She Writes Press)

MILITARY

WINNER ($100):

• Becoming Benedict Arnold: A Traitor's Tale, by Stephen Yoch (WiseInk)

FINALISTS:

• 3003 Days of Mike & Me / And the Wars Between Us, by Martha Voutas Donegan, Edited by Marcia Rockwood; Other Contributors: Letters by Mike Creamer, Afterword by John Bryson Chane, DD (1495 Books)
• Crash Harrison - Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death, by Deana J. Driver, Edited by Deana Driver (DriverWorks Ink)
• Di Di Mau: A True Story About Tigers, Rock Apes, the Jungle, and War, by Darren Walton; Other Contributors: Michael Coffino co-author (Batt Publishing)
• Drafted! My Year in Vietnam, by Morgan Miller (W. Brand Publishing)
• The Big Red One: D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Gerald D. Swick, Edited by Dana Lombardy, Illustrated by Keith Rocco (Lombardy Studios)
• The Rebel Pianist of Majdanek, by Nicola Pittam (Mardle Books)

MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

WINNER ($100):

• A Petit Mal: A Mother's Healing Love Song, by Ana Maria Caballero (The Black Spring Press Group)

FINALISTS:

• Belle And Chloe: Reflections In The Mirror, by Isabela Sardas, Ph.D. (Archway Publishing)
• Make Great Music with Ease! The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life, by Jennifer Roig-Francolí, Edited by Margaret Harrell (Creative Muse Publishing)
• The Ocean Inside Me - A Spiritual Memoir on Healing Racial Trauma, by R.G. Shore (Northwest Wisdom Publications)
• The Riddle of Alchemy, by Paul Kiritsis, Edited by James Baron, Illustrated by Marie Muravski (Matra Books)
• The Sex Course, by Trina E. Read, Edited by Dani LeClaire, Bobbi Beatty, Aimee Walker, Sophia Dembling (Sensual Tastes Publishing)
• The Tao of Twins: A Heroine's Journey, by Margery Runyan (Margery Runyan Books)
• Turtle Wisdom: Coming Home to Yourself, by Donna DeNomme, Illustrated by Sue Lion; Other Contributors: Graphic Designer Sue Lion (Your Wisdom Story Publishing)

MOTIVATIONAL

WINNER ($100):

• The Hero's Ultrajourney Into Your Soul: Six Simple & Vital Habits to Ignite the Adventure of a Lifetime, by Duane Nelson, Edited by WanderingWordsMedia.com (Ultrajourney, LLC)

FINALISTS:

• Awaken to Your Amazing Potential, by Laura Ponticello (Divine Phoenix)
• Choose to Soar: Navigating Disruption in Business and Life, by Annie Meehan, Illustrated by Gregory Meehan (AM Speaking & Consulting)
• Creative Flow: Tap and Express Your Juicy Essence, by Jenny Hahn, Illustrated by Jenny Hahn (Creative Nectar Publishing)
• Inner Child Healing: Heal Your Wounds. Train Your Mind. Create a New You., by Wen Peetes (Rebel For A Spell Press)
• It's Just A Hiccup - Reclaiming Your Identity, by Corinne Wilkinson, Trish Exton-Parder, Edited by Scotia Coast Communications, Illustrated by Cheeky Canvas Creative Studio (Self-Published / Printed by Friesens Corporation)
• The Million Dollar Soup The Recipe For A Meaningful Life, by Janet-Lynn Morrison (Hasmark Publishing International)
• The Unopened Present, by Richard V. Battle (Headline Books)

MULTICULTURAL (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Her: The Flame Tree, by Khanh Ha (Gival Press)

FINALISTS:

• All I See is Violence, by Angie Elita Newell (Greenleaf Book Group)
• Cast Away, by Kase Johnstun (Torrey House Press)
• Our Daughter, Who Art In America, by Mukana Press (Mukana Press)
• The Heron Catchers, by David Joiner (Stone Bridge Press)
• The Place of the White Heron, by Alejandro Morales (Tia Chucha Press)

MYSTERY

WINNER ($100):

• Finding Imogene, by Teri Case (BZCE Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Final Belongings, by Sarah Beauchemin (Self-Published - Bowker.com)
• Ghosting My Friend: A Funderburke and Kaiming Mystery, by Chris Chan, Edited by Shawn Simmons (Level Best Books)
• Holy Orders, by Ci Ci Soleil (Becah Reads Books)
• Ringing in Your Ears, by Matthew Fiander (Main Street Rag/Mint Hill Books)
• You've Been Summoned: An Interactive Mystery, by Lindsey Lamar, Edited by Bella Clayton-Sherwood; Other Contributors: Cover Design: Jeff Miller (ex42)

NEW AGE

WINNER ($100):

• Wisdom of Place: Recovering the Sacred Origins of Landscape, by Chip Sullivan and Elizabeth Boults (ORO Editions)

FINALISTS:

• A Healing Journey, From 9/11 Beyond the Pandemic, by Gilda Morina Syverson (The Bridge in conjunction with Divine Phoenix)
• Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness, by Jane Kim Yu, Edited by Dr. Melissa Caudle (Absolute Author Publishing House)
• Sacred Wild: The Spiritual World of Animals, Including Pets, and its Interconnectedness with Ours, by Miki Jacobs, Edited by Toni Keefe, Illustrated by Clayton Jacobs (Self-Published)
• The Contentment Dividend: Meditations for Realizing Your True Self, by Michael Goddart (Clear Path Press)
• The Faith Frequency - The Awkwardly Authentic Story of a Supernatural Ho, by Jane Baker, Edited by Monica Seals; Other Contributors: Aasman Iqbal (Colibrian) - cover concept and design (Jane Baker)
• The Ruby Heart of the Dragon: Sun Signs for Our Times, by Mark Borax (Dinanda Books)
• The Woo Woo Way: Unblock Your Chakras and Transform Your Life, by Sandy Evenson (Spotlight Publishing House)

NOVELLA (UNDER 40,000 WORDS)

WINNER ($100):

• Assassins Are Us, by Kimberly Van Sickle (Atmosphere Press)

FINALISTS:

• Apple, Table, Penny . . . Murder, by Carol L. Wright (Cozy Den Press)
• Love and Joy Come to You, by Rose Card-Faux, Illustrated by Passant Ablal (Mammoth Creek Books)
• Marz Starchild: Across the Universe and Back Again, by Sofia Segarra-Orenstein, Illustrated by Remesh Ram (Hasta En La Luna Publishing and Media Group, LLC)
• Naked Came the Detective, by Glendall C. Jackson III (GCJ3 Enterprises)
• The Seas of Time, by D. Wallace Peach, Edited by Anneli Purchase; Other Contributors: Cover by Staci Troilo (D. Wallace Peach)

PARANORMAL

WINNER ($100):

• Vein Pursuits, by Rhett C. Bruno and Jaime Castle (Blackstone Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Djinn, by Craig DiLouie (ZING Communications, Inc.)
• imPerfect Gods - A Darkly Funny Supernatural Suspense Mystery, by C.N. Rowan, Edited by Miranda Grant (Main Rock Publishing)
• Mirror Witch: Daughters of Hecate (Book 1), by Phoebe Walker (City Owl Press)
• Personal Demons, by L. R. Braden (Bell Bridge Books)
• Stolen, by V. M. Nelson, Edited by Courtney Andersson, Lara Kennedy, Liz Gilbeau; Other Contributors: Cover designer: Stefanie Saw at Seventhstar Arts (VMNelson Books, LLC)

PARENTING/FAMILY (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves, by Heidi Schauster (Hummingbird Press)

FINALISTS:

• Autism: Maximize Potential with MNRI® Reflex Integration, by Svetlana Masgutova, Ph.D., and Denis Masgutov, M.A., Edited by Zoey O'Toole (Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute)
• Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow, by Holly Swenson (Burning Soul Press)
• Text Messages To My Sons: Connecting Deeply In A World Of Devices, by Tammy J Cohen, Edited by Pen For Hire; Other Contributors: Covers Designer: Anna Baginski Cosa Carina Designs (Self-Published)
• To Carry Wonder: A Memoir and Guide to Adventures in Pregnancy and Beyond, by Emese C. Parker (Larkwell Press)
• Understanding the NICU: What Parents of Preemies and Other Hospitalized Newborns Need to Know, Edited by Meera Meerkov, MD, FAAP, Gary M. Weiner, MD, FAAP and Jeanette Zaichkin, RN, MN, NNP-BC (American Academy of Pediatrics)

POETRY

WINNER ($100):

• Pomes: Writing Like There's No Tomorrow, by Douglas Lowry, Edited by Ralph W. Kuncl; Other Contributors: Cover designers: Gwen Rhoads and Marcia Lowry (Meliora Press, an imprint of University of Rochester Press)

FINALISTS:

• A Journey to St. Thomas: Tales for Our Time, by Josiah Hatch III, Illustrated by Cathy Morrison (Fulcrum Publishing)
• Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change, by Chiara Mason, Edited by Elise Volkman, Illustrated by Tracy Hetherington (The Self Publishing Agency Inc.)
• Duet in the Little Blue Church, New and Selected Poems, by Sharon Chmielarz (Nodin Press)
• Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness, by Jane Kim Yu, Edited by Dr. Melissa Caudle (Absolute Author Publishing House)
• Still, the Sky, by Tom Pearson, Edited by Anne McPeak (Ransom Poet Publishers)
• The First Fifty Years: A Jubilee in Prose and Poetry Honoring Women Rabbis, by Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell, Jessica Greenbaum, and Rabbi Hara E. Person (CCAR Press)
• The Lost Art of Love, by Wheston Chancellor Grove (A Pale Lad Production)

REGIONAL (FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Ladies' Day, by Lisa Williams Kline, Edited by Helga Schier (CamCat Books)
• The Sea Turtle, by Greg M. Dodd (Rolos Tuesday)

FINALISTS:

• 'Til All These Things Be Done: A Novel, by Suzanne Moyers (She Writes Press)
• Abilene, by Dare DeLano (Mint Hill Books an imprint of Main Street Rag Publishing Co.)
• Falcon in the Dive, by Leah Angstman (Regal House Publishing)
• My Year at the Good Bean Cafe, by EA Luetkemeyer, Edited by Lucky Valley Press (Self-Published - Laughing Buddha Books)
• The House on Butterfly Street, by Mhani Alaoui (Interlink Publishing Group, Inc. / Interlink Books)
• The Witch of Wethersfield: A Cunning Woman, by Katherine Spada Basto, Edited by Carol Gaskin (Painted Turtle Press)

REGIONAL (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Points of View: A Guide on Saskatchewan Projectile Points with Indigenous Perspectives, by Multiple Authors, Edited by Faith Boser, Illustrated by Cheyanne Lepka, Tim Neal; Other Contributors: Production Manager - Tomasin Playford (Saskatchewan Archaeological Society)

FINALISTS:

• Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird & Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State, by Patrick Scalisi, Illustrated by Valerie Ruby-Omen (Connecticut Cryptids)
• Flower Bugs: A Guide to Flower-Associated True Bugs of the Midwest, by Angella Moorehouse (Pollination Press)
• France Revisited, by George J. Hill (Heritage Books, Inc.)
• Site Lines: Lost in New York 1954 - 2022, by Jill Gill (Goff Books)
• The Underground Railroad in Ohio, by Kathy Schulz (The History Press)
• The Wisconsin Farm They Built: Tales of Family and Fortitude, by Corey A. Geiger (Arcadia and The History Press)

RELATIONSHIPS (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• The Connection Playbook: A Practical Guide to Building Deep, Meaningful, Harmonious Relationships, by Andy Chaleff (Meaningful Relations)

FINALISTS:

• How to Date a Foreigner: Why Do They Behave So Differently and How to Navigate It, by Sylvia Halter, Edited by Mike Ettel, Julie Helliwell, Zsuzsanna Hegybíró (Culturez Publishing)
• Prince Charming is Dead...or in Rehab! A Guide to Dating in the Real World, by Janice Sterling Gaunt (Outskirts Press, Inc.)
• Second Chance at Love: A Practical Guide to Remarriage After Loss, by Shirley Quiring Mozena, James P. Mozena (SCM Publishing)
• Secrets of Strong Couples, by David and Julie Bulitt (Mango Publishing)
• Unveiling 11 Relationship Styles - Secrets Nobody Told You: Reinventing Dating and Friendship Apps: Insights from Evolution, Science, and Psychology, by Ahmad Aljazeeri (TerriTie Limited)

RELIGIOUS (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• The Doctor of Bellechester - Dr. M.E. Senty Series Book 1, by Margaret A. Blenkush, Edited by Courtney King Bain, Illustrated by Lisa Kosmo - Book Cover; Other Contributors: Tina Brackins - Project Manager (Pond Reads Press)

FINALISTS:

• Babylon: A Novel of Jewish Captivity, by Michelle Cameron (Wicked Son)
• The Perfect Season, by Stephen Roth (Self-Published)
• The Twitter Gospels, by David H. Parish (Atmosphere Press)
• This Life Of Mine, by Victoria Lynn, Edited by Micaiah Keough, Abigayle Claire, Illustrated by August L. Buehrer (Glory Writers Press)
• Welcome to Bellechester - Dr. M.E. Senty Series - Book 2, by Margaret A. Blenkush, Edited by Kerry Stapley, Illustrated by Lisa Kosmo - Front Cover; Other Contributors: Evan Allgood, Project Manager (Pond Reads Press)

ROMANCE (FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• The Palace at Dusk: A Novel, by Angela Terry (Girl Friday Books)

FINALISTS:

• 180 Days, by Alfredo Botello (Koehler Books)
• Between the Sky and the Sea, by Lisa Williams Kline, Edited by Courtney Brown (Dragonblade Publishing)
• Casalvento: House of the Wind, by Gudrun Cuillo (Greenleaf Book Group)
• Love ad Lib, by Evie Alexander, Edited by Margaret Amatt, Illustrated by Matt Wellsted (Emlin Press)
• Ruler of the Waves, by Aiden Ainslie, Edited by Mary Hargreaves of Jericho Writers (Self-Published)

SCIENCE FICTION

WINNER ($100):

• The Control Problem, by Norah Woodsey (Norah Woodsey)

FINALISTS:

• Bigfoot vs. Aliens, by Kyle Sullivan, Edited by Andrea Reuter (Hazy Dell Press)
• Boom, by David Fairchild (Four Doors Publishing)
• Hibernaculum, by Anthony Doyle, Edited by Dianne Pearce and David Yurkovich, Illustrated by Anthony Doyle (Out Of This World Press)
• Strange Timing: A Story From the Files of Alexander Strange, by J.C. Bruce (Tropic Press)
• The Catalyst, The Black Table series, by Anttimatti Pennanen, Edited by Kim Smith (Anttimatti Pennanen)

SCIENCE/NATURE/ENVIRONMENT

WINNER ($100):

• Flower Bugs: A Guide to Flower-Associated True Bugs of the Midwest, by Angella Moorehouse (Pollination Press)

FINALISTS:

• Earth's Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter, by Lowell E. Baier (Rowman and Littlefield)
• Kudish in the Kaatskills Volume II, by Dr. Michael Kudish, Edited by Terry Bradshaw, Illustrated by David Turan, Nikki McGrath (Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve, Inc.)
• Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner: Follow Nature's Map to Grow Your Own Organic Food with Confidence and Transform Any Backyard Into a Thriving Ecosystem, by Josie Beckham (All We Need Publishing)
• Romeo The Friendly Wolf, A True Alaska Tale, by Nick Jans, Illustrated by Nick Jans; Other Contributors: Matt Knutson layout/design (Nick Jans)
• The Raven Mother, Mothers of Xsan, Book 6, by Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson), Illustrated by Natasha Donovan (HighWater Press)

SECOND NOVEL

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Falcon in the Dive, by Leah Angstman (Regal House Publishing)
• The Wish, by Lena Gibson, Edited by Tracy Thillmann (Black Rose Writing)

FINALISTS:

• Family Ties Family Lies, by Jacqueline Boulden (Pine Place Press)
• Momentum: Montessori, a Life in Motion, by E.G. Slade (Atmosphere Press)
• The Old Corsair, by Michael DeStefano, Edited by Susan A. Hughes (Book Baby)
• The Pearl Plot, by Vicky Ramakka (Artemesia Publishing, LLC)
• The Stories We Cannot Tell, by Leslie A. Rasmussen (Touchpoint Press)

SELF-HELP (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Therapeutic Mindfulness: A Healing Skill, Not a Coping Skill, by Ruth Fearnow (Micleru Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Creative Flow: Tap and Express Your Juicy Essence, by Jenny Hahn, Illustrated by Jenny Hahn (Creative Nectar Publishing)
• How to Date a Foreigner: Why Do They Behave So Differently and How to Navigate It, by Sylvia Halter, Edited by Mike Ettel, Julie Helliwell, Zsuzsanna Hegybíró (Culturez Publishing)
• Journey of Awakening and Higher Consciousness, by Jane Kim Yu, Edited by Dr. Melissa Caudle (Absolute Author Publishing House)
• Normal Broken, by Kelly Cervantes (BenBella Books)
• The Artist's CURSE | On Being An Artist, Navigating The Art Market & The Art World, by Steve Sabella (emaginity)
• The Blossoming of Women: A Workbook on Growing from Older to Elder, by Karen Roberts with Dana Jaffe, Edited by Dana Jaffe, Gail Kearns, Illustrated by Tim Hauf, photographer; Other Contributors: Gail Kearns, project manager (Gaia & Friends Inc.)

SERIES (FICTION) MINIMUM THREE BOOKS, ONE MUST BE WITHIN CURRENT YEAR GUIDELINES

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Jasmine Falls Love Stories Series (Books 1-3), by Lucy Day (Blue Crow Books)
• Northern Lakes Mystery Series, by Jeff Nania (Feet Wet Writing)

FINALISTS:

• Discretion Series, by J Hoolihan Clayton (Dog Soldier Press)
• King of the Mountain, Love at Lake Clyde Book 1; Master of the Wild, Love at Lake Clyde Book 2; Ruler of the Waves, Love at Lake Clyde Book 3, by Aiden Ainslie, Edited by Mary Hargreaves of Jericho Writers (Self-Published)
• The Eden Trilogy, by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg (She Writes Press)
• The Fin-Tastic Cleanup, The Fin-Tastic Rescue, The Fin-Tastic Arctic, by Laura Mancuso, Illustrated by Jenna Guidi (Mascot Books)
• Trophies of Grace Series: Book 1 - A Beam of Hope, Book 2 - A Stash of Faith, Book 3 - A Glimpse of Mercy, by Betty J Hassler (WestBow Press)

SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS

WINNER ($100):

• Wolfsong, by Kathryn Silver-Hajo (ELJ Editions)

FINALISTS:

• A Paper Orchestra, by Michael Jamin (3 Girls Jumping)
• Becoming Mirsky, by Paul Beckman (Cervena Barva)
• Drink Wine and Be Beautiful, by Kimberly Sullivan (Self-Published)
• Idiot Men, by Scott Gould (Vine Leaves Press)
• Las Criaturas, by Leticia Urieta, Illustrated by Elaine Almeida (Flowersong Press)
• The Melting Grandmother and Other Short Works, by David Benjamin (Last Kid Books)

SOCIAL CHANGE

WINNER ($100):

• Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging, by Corinne Auman (New Degree Press)

FINALISTS:

• From Hardship to Hope: Crossing the great divides of age, race, wealth, equity, and health, by Judith Gwinn Adrian & Jaylin M. Stueber, Illustrated by Phil Salamone (HenschelHAUS Publisher)
• It's Not (All) Your Fault, by Sharon Podobnik (Manuscripts, LLC)
• Misplaced Childhood: A True Story of Resiliency and Child Advocacy, by Joan Ulsher, Edited by Krista Foss and Jenna Kalinsky (Rehm Press)
• Mothers Vol. 1, by Ben Burgess Jr. (Legacy Books, LLC)
• The Lucky One, by D. DeCairos Grandmaitre, Edited by Lisa Zanyk, Illustrated by Dillon Mathieu (Traveller & Companion)
• The Solutionists: How Businesses Can Fix the Future, by Solitaire Townsend (Kogan Page)

SOCIAL JUSTICE

WINNER ($100):

• Crossing Borders: The Search For Dignity In Palestine, by Christa Bruhn (Little Creek Press)

FINALISTS:

• All Rise: Resistance and Rebellion in South Africa, by Richard Conyngham, Illustrated by Dada Khanyisa, Tumi Mamabolo, Saaid Rahbeeni, Mark Modimola, Andre Trantraal, Nathan Trantraal, Liz Clarke (Catalyst Press)
• Coming Out as Dalit: A Memoir of Surviving India's Caste System, by Yashica Dutt (Beacon Press)
• Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System, by Bill Ong Hing (Beacon Press)
• In a Whole New Way: Undoing Mass Incarceration by a Path Untraveled, Edited by George Carrano and Jonathan Fisher (Prospecta Press)
• Not My Fault, by S.B Frasca (BookBaby)

SPECIALTY/NOVELTY BOOK

WINNER ($100):

• World War Warriors: Amazing Aerocatures™ of World War II Aircraft, by Hank Caruso, Illustrated by Hank Caruso (Lombardy Studios)

FINALISTS:

• Big Rig Family Truckster: Adventures in Camper Truckin', by Jennifer Mazzetta (Self-Published - Gatekeeper Press)
• My Crumby Guide to Baking and Friendship Making, by Shannon Addison, Edited by Alexi Alfieri (Rising, Inc.)
• Snow Angel, by Tricia Sybersma, Illustrated by Rachel Rossano (Tricia Sybersma)
• Tex the Explorer and The Jared Box Project, by Ellie Smith, Illustrated by Eyen Johnson (KDP)
• Wings of Freedom Flügel der Freiheit: The Story of the Berlin Airlift Die Geschichte der Berliner Luftbrücke, by Bibi LeBlanc, Edited by Bibi LeBlanc, Illustrated by Culture To Color (Culture To Color)

SPIRITUALITY

WINNER ($100):

• Earth & Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos, by Leah Rampy (Bold Story Press)

FINALISTS:

• From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer, by Clementine Moss (Zepparella Inc.)
• Good Grief, by April Bulmer (Ardith Publishing)
• Heaven Underfoot, by Diana Woodcock, Illustrated by Jana Potashnik (Codhill Press)
• Mescalito Riding His White Horse, Inspired by the Musical Adventures of Peter Rowan, by Mike Fiorito, Illustrated by Pat Messina Singer (John Hunt Publishing)
• The Ocean Inside Me - A Spiritual Memoir on Healing Racial Trauma, by R.G. Shore (Northwest Wisdom Publications)
• The Year of Mourning: A Jewish Journey, by Rabbi Lisa D. Grant and Cantor Lisa B. Segal (CCAR Press)

SUSPENSE

WINNER ($100):

• Danger Revealed, by Teresa LaBella (Purple Porcupine Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• A Shot at Justice, by Karla M. Jay (Book Circle Press)
• Guidance To Death (Book 1 of the Frank Adams Investigator series), by Daniel V. Meier Jr., Edited by Caleb Guard, BQB Publishing (BQB Publishing)
• Judge Not: A Sam Tate Mystery, by Nikki Stern (Ruthenia Press)
• Mr. Penny-Farthing, by Eric Avedissian, Illustrated by Francois Vaillancourt (Shadow Spark Publishing)
• The Maui Murders: Death and Romance on the Valley Isle, by Marty Martins (Manō Paele Publishing)

THRILLER

WINNER ($100):

• The Panacea Project, by Catherine Devore Johnson (Greenleaf Book Group)

FINALISTS:

• Body Merchants, by Elaine Bossik, Illustrated by Ray Bossik (Portable Shopper, LLC)
• Guidance To Death (Book 1 of the Frank Adams Investigator series), by Daniel V. Meier Jr., Edited by Caleb Guard, BQB Publishing (BQB Publishing)
• In Your Mind's Eye, by Gary Nanson (Defiance Press and Publishing)
• Nunzio's Way, by Nick Chiarkas (HenschelHAUS - Three Towers Press)
• The Legacy, by C. L. Tolbert (Level Best Books)

TRAVEL/TRAVEL GUIDE

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Immersion: A Linguist's Memoir, by Linda Murphy Marshall (She Writes Press)
• Park Place: Out West, by David Heberlein; Other Contributors: Scott Herring (George F. Thompson Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Café Society: Time Suspended, The Cafés and Bistros of Paris, by Joanie Osburn, Edited by Noa Bar; Other Contributors: Foreword by: Alain Fontaine (Goff Books)
• Hatcher Pass Bouldering Guide, by David Funatake & Kelsey Gray (Reinventing the Nomad)
• Honeymoon at Sea, by Jennifer Silva Redmond (RE:BOOKS)
• The James River in Richmond - Your NEW Guide to Enjoying America's Best Urban Waterway, by John Bryan; Other Contributors: Sen. Tim Kaine (Introduction), Jon Lugbill (Foreword), Bill Street (Afterword) (Self-Published - Charles Creek Publishing)
• Travel to Transform: Awaken the Global Citizen in You and Thrive in the Modern World, by Freeman Fung (Conscious Travellers Publishing)
• WanderLOST: Stories from the Winding Road Toward Significance, by J. Daniel Sims (Circle Books)

TRUE CRIME

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• A Peek Under the Hood: Heroin, Hope & Operation Tune-Up, by Michael Pevarnik (Rootstock Publishing)
• Casino Redux: Unveiling the Global Casino Network of Chinese Organized Crime, by Anthony Cabot (WGRA Press)

FINALISTS:

• Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer, by Jillian Lauren (Sourcebooks)
• He Said, She S.A.I.D.: (Sexual Allegations in Divorce) and Then He Went to Jail, by Bruce W. McLaughlin (Law Offices of Bruce W. McLaughlin)
• Housewife Assassin: The Woman Who Tried To Kill President Ford, by Geri Spieler (Diversion Books)
• I Am Abigail: A Texas Woman's Childhood Nightmare - And Her Escape From Hell as a Sex Slave/Survivor, by Jamie Collins, Edited by Autumn Jade Monroe, Illustrated by Kris Gallagher (Bold Whisper Books, LLC)
• Saint Bloodbath, by Frederick Douglass Reynolds (DeltonRamsey, LLC)

WOMEN'S ISSUES (NON-FICTION)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Scarred: A Feminist Journey Through Pain, by L. Ayu Saraswati (NYU Press)
• Unrestricted: How I Stepped Off the Tightrope, Learned to Say No, and Silenced Anorexia, by Dawn Brockett (Harridan & Strumpet)

FINALISTS:

• The Vital Spark: Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire, by Lisa Marchiano (Sounds True)
• Undomesticated Women Anecdotal Evidence from the Road, by Anna Blake, Edited by Crissi McDonald, Writing Refinery; Other Contributors: JD Design, cover and interior (Prairie Moon Press)
• Why Women Aren't Winning at Health (but can), by Anca Griffiths, Alyson J. McGregor, MD, & Marjorie Jenkins, MD, Edited by Bryna Haynes (WorldChangers Media)
• Wisdom of Wildly Creative Women - Real Stories From Inspirational, Artistic, and Empowered Women, by Angela LoMenzo; Other Contributors: Photography by James LoMenzo (Mango Publishing Group)
• Women In Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation, by Mary Chung Hayashi (MKC Press)

WOMEN'S LITERATURE (NON-FICTION)

WINNER ($100):

• Women In Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation, by Mary Chung Hayashi (MKC Press)

FINALISTS:

• Difficult Beauty: Rambles, Rants and Intimate Conversations, by Lauren Crux, Edited by Lauren Crux and Victoria May, Illustrated by Lauren Crux, photography; Other Contributors: Victoria May, cover design (Many Names Press)
• Healing Visions, by Meg Boscov; Other Contributors: Michelle Charles Barnes, Designer (Matter Press)
• Make Money your Thing: Ditch the Shame and Design your Dream Life, by Kalee Boisvert (RE:Books)
• Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature, by Jennifer Lang (Vine Leaves Press)
• Queen of the Clouds: Joan Merriam Smith and Jerrie Mock's Epic Quest to Become the First Woman to Fly Solo Around the World, by Taylor C. Phillips, Edited by M.R. Street (Turtle Cove Press)

YOUNG ADULT (FICTION) (12 YEARS TO 16 YEARS)

WINNERS ($100): TIE

• Marco the Great and the History of Numberville, by SK Bennett, Edited by Carla DuPont, Illustrated by Rylee Heavner (MathBait)
• To Whom it May Concern: They Tell Me You're My Mother, by Kim Orendor (Idun, an imprint of W. Brand Publishing)

FINALISTS:

• Annie Sky Shattered in Time, by Bettina Szedlak (KDP, Barnes & Noble)
• Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm, by Kimberly Behre Kenna (Black Rose Writing)
• Legendary Black (Frederick Black and the Ties that Bind), by Philip J Gabriel (KDP)
• Temper the Dark, by L Ryan Storms, Edited by Sorchia DuBois (RaineStorms Press)
• The Painter's Butterfly, by Rebecca Weber, Illustrated by Sarah Ann Doughty (Kinkajou Press)
• The Secrets of Olthamol: A Dark History, by Jed Saba, Edited by Jeff Prahl (Amazon Direct Publishing)
• Vaulting through Time, by Nancy McCabe, Edited by Kayla Webb (CamCat)

YOUNG AUTHOR (WRITTEN BY UNDER AGE 25)

WINNER ($100):

• If We Say Goodbye, by Jasmine Little (Little Jean Books)

FINALISTS:

• A Dream of Magic, by Claire Zhong, Illustrated by Grace Xiang (Independently Published)
• Home, by Trinity Lemm, Edited by Olivia Kuch and Libby Shogren (Self-Published)
• Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, by Hermione Lee, Edited by Hermione Lee (Self-Published)
• She Smells of Turmeric, by Natasha Sondakh, Edited by Anne Kelley, Casey Mahalik, Stephanie McKibben, Michelle Felich (New Degree Press)
• Thirteen Years of Thoughts: A Book of Poetry, by Galilea Valverde, Edited by Malva Izquierdo, Illustrated by Resha Hanson (Coffee Seed Books Publishing)

YOUNG NEW ADULT (FICTION) (17 YEARS AND UP)

WINNER ($100):

• Cut From Stone, by Brendan O'Meara, Edited by Hannah VanVels Ausbury, Illustrated by Daniel Schmelling (Independently Published)

FINALISTS:

• Annie Sky Shattered in Time, by Bettina Szedlak (KDP, Barnes & Noble)
• Ava's New World: A Dystopian Sci-fi Odyssey, by Ashish K Saxena (Amazon)
• Home, by Trinity Lemm, Edited by Olivia Kuch and Libby Shogren (Self-Published)
• Slightest in the House, by Barbara Casey (Speaking Volumes Publishing)
• The Last Brass Ring, by Liz Hill (Hovey Publishing)
• The Witch of Wethersfield: A Cunning Woman, by Katherine Spada Basto, Edited by Carol Gaskin (Painted Turtle Press)