2021 Winners
PRINTED BOOKS
Grand Prize Winner
untold: defining moments of the uprooted by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen, illustrated by Aishwarya Sukesh and Simran Sarin
$100 Drawing Winner
I Love You Bigger Than the Sky by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska
Activity Books
1st Place: Adventures in Kindness by Carrie Fox and Sophia Fox, illustrated by Nichole Wong Forti
2nd Place: Giant Book of Games and Puzzles for Smart Kids by Diego Jourdan Pereira
Honorable Mention:
Hiccups Again - Epic Adventure - Find It Book by Dave W. Ball
I'm In Control Of My Peace: A Children's Coloring Book For Calming Anxiety by Isaiah A. Tisdale
Fun with Finn Activity Book: All About Dogs by Gwen Romack, illustrated by Jean Tower
How to Teach Your Adult: To Believe in Magic by Great Aunt Debbie, illustrated by Heather La Kor
Practice with Me Alphabet Letters Coloring Book by Janet Toonen
Ronnie’s Pool by Lindsay Ann Fink, illustrated by Michele Tupper
Peter and the Whimper-Whineys Coloring Book by Sherrill S. Cannon, illustrated by KJ Kalpart
Animals/Pets
1st Place (tie): Bob in a Box by Joe Jamaldinian
1st Place (tie): Night Night, Norman by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
2nd Place (tie): Ella Says: I'm Not Afraid of the Dark! by Anu Misa
2nd Place (tie): Frankie The Ferret by Kimberley Paterson
2nd Place (tie): The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew, Book 1: American Stonehenge by Mike Goldstein, illustrated by Anil Baydir
Honorable Mention:
The Hopeful Hodag by Mary Lee Flannigan, illustrated by Tannya L. Derby
The Policeman and the Dog and the Case of the Missing Zebra by Miles M. Pines, illustrated by Taillefer Long
Zippy's Special Gift by Therese Van Ryan, illustrated by Water Policelli
The Finn Chronicles: Year One by Gwen Romack
It Just Blooms by Deanna Chesley, illustrated by Roksana Oslizlo
Gray Whiskers; A Kid's Guide for Loved Ones Growing Older by Lisa Wiehebrink, illustrated by Karen Gilstrap
Bean Saves the Day by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Chris Sweet
Bean's New Home by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Chris Sweet
Bentley and the Magic Sticks by Claire Eckard, illustrated by Anne York
Skinny Legs and Fat Cheeks by Joseph Cassis
Pippin No Drippin' by Layne Ihde, illustrated by Linda Pierce
Oh Mae! The Amazing Misadventures of Mae Dog by Marin Resnick, illustrated by Lynn Eberenz
How to Love Your Pug by Lisa Blake, illustrated by Nadine Rebrovic
Penny the Shy Pony by Kim Partin
Mavis and Margot Join the Circus! by Robyn Gonzalez, illustrated by Kate Fallahee
Polar Pups by Nancy K. Arnold, illustrated by Ellen L. Berger
Don Gateau the Three-Legged Cat of Seborga by Diane Kane, illustrated by Linda McClucskey
Oscar the Mouse by Sam Baker, illustrated by Lisa Morris
El Capitán & Toby by Rain Story
Mr. Flopsy Whispers from God by Christi Eley, illustrated by Aries Cheung
Wagatha's Tale by Erin Gill Reilly, illustrated by Dale Coykendall
Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer, illustrated by Devan the Artist
Getting To Know Huey by Dannette Hunnel, illustrated by Richie Williams
Didi the Picky Puppy by Kate Maher, illustrated by Chiara Civati
Evan and the Skygoats by Vanessa Vassar, illustrated by Ophelia Cornet
Most Wanted! The Ribbon Robber by Nancy Binger
Hello, Forever Home? It's Me, Kona by Peggy Ducky
Arts/Music
1st Place: Everything All At Once (Book 1 in the CHORDUROYS AND TOO MANY BOYS™ series) by Ivy Cayden
2nd Place: The Aria in Me by Kali Bate
Honorable Mention:
A Flower in Her Heart by Carrie Schmitt, illustrated by Uta Krogmann
Rhythm Rescue by Vicky Weber, illustrated by Genevieve Viel-Taschereau
Grayson and the Great Crayon Secret by Anthony Baldasare, illustrated by Donna Federico
The Song Garden by Vicky Weber, illustrated by Zoe Mellors
This Book Is Alive! by Justine Avery, illustrated by Daria Yudina
Best Cover Design
1st Place (tie): A Baa-rilliant Adventure by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): My Perfect Cupcake: A Recipe for Thriving with Food Allergies by Rebecca Greene, illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair
1st Place (tie): Old Truck and the Flood by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Margery Fern
1st Place (tie): Finding Om by Rashmi Bismark, illustrated by Morgan Huff
2nd Place (tie): Fairyeater by Pam Halter
2nd Place (tie): The Garden and the Glen by Elizabeth Moseley, illustrated by Maggie Green
Honorable Mention:
Padapillo by Valerie James Abbott, illustrated by Gina Wojtysiak
A Flower in Her Heart by Carrie Schmitt, illustrated by Uta Krogmann
Happystarville by Ase Omavuaye Otite
The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree by Nadja Springer, illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
The Secrets of the Sacred Bluestones by Caroline Eklund, illustrated by Karen L. Haynes
Skinny Legs and Fat Cheeks by Joseph Cassis
Mission: Control! A Big Feelings Adventure! by Nan Arkwright, illustrated by Joe Bauman
Tarpon! by Bruce Rougraff, illustrated by Rebecca Rougraff
We are so Beautiful: Valuing the Differences Among Everyone by Ashley Nevison
Chandler the Best Unicorn Rider by Callie Chapman, illustrated by Bronwyne Chapman
Hello Queen by Tacardra Rountree, illustrated by Audrey Sala Adenike Jeter-Allen
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen Best
Samurai of No Sword by Steven M. Smith, illustrated by Kaysie Donat
Blueberry's Blue Day by Erika Kiddo, illustrated by Cynthia Barrera
Jaya's Magic Wheelchair by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus by Caroline Fernandez, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
Where Do the Bugs Go to Sleep? by Laural Farabaugh
Lets Talk! A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky
Best Illustrations
1st Place (tie): A Baa-rilliant Adventure by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): Bob in a Box by Joe Jamaldinian
1st Place (tie): Old Truck and the Flood by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Margery Fern
1st Place (tie): Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's First Day of School by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner
1st Place (tie): Finding Om by Rashmi Bismark, illustrated by Morgan Huff
2nd Place (tie): Coral Gardens by Patricia Gleichauf, illustrated by Karen Staszko
2nd Place (tie): Libby the Lobivia Jajoiana by Regan W. H. Macaulay & Kevin Risk, illustrated by Gordon Bagshaw
2nd Place (tie): Mr. Dill Pickles by Caitlin Wendt, illustrated by Bridget Tremaine
2nd Place (tie): My Perfect Cupcake: A Recipe for Thriving with Food Allergies by Rebecca Greene, illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair
2nd Place (tie): Ronnie’s Pool by Lindsay Ann Fink, illustrated by Michele Tupper
2nd Place (tie): Be Mindful of Monsters by Lauren Stockly, illustrated by Ellen Surrey
Honorable Mention:
Bindiya in India by Monique Chheda, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta
Hildie's Hat Party by Linda K Bridges
The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew, Book 1: American Stonehenge by Mike Goldstein, illustrated by Anil Baydir
Spectacular You by Hadar Fadida
The Secrets of the Sacred Bluestones by Caroline Eklund, illustrated by Karen L. Haynes
Mission: Control! A Big Feelings Adventure! by Nan Arkwright, illustrated by Joe Bauman
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through the Alphabet by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
What Do You See When You Take a Look at Me? by Janet Arnold, illustrated by Jason D. McIntosh
Willoughby Goes A Wee Bit Batty by Pam Halter, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Happy Birthday, Peaches! by Shaundra Bartlett Lerman
Kinsley's Snowflake Dance by Lynn Nye, illustrated by Jennifer Sowders
Maxine's New Job by Dr. Lynda Mubarak, illustrated by Adua Hernandez
Where All the Little Things Live by Ian Tadashi Moore
Most Wanted! The Ribbon Robber by Nancy Binger
The Mysterious Blossom by Shaikha Al Zeyara, illustrated by Zahra Aminy
Penny the Shy Pony by Kim Partin
Esie Explores Dangerous Germs by S. Kitanovic
La Finca, Libro para Cantar y Jugar by Yolanda Borrás, illustrated by David Hicock
My Dad Took Me to Outer Space by Regina Tranfa
Don Gateau the Three-Legged Cat of Seborga by Diane Kane, illustrated by Linda McClucskey
Samurai of No Sword by Steven M. Smith, illustrated by Kaysie Donat
BIG GOD! BIG DREAMS! Dreams of a Dancer by Donetta Wilson
Blueberry's Blue Day by Erika Kiddo, illustrated by Cynthia Barrera
Jaya's Magic Wheelchair by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
When Halloween Was Canceled by F. M. Barrera
A Search for Safe Passage by Frances Figart, illustrated by Emma DuFort
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus by Caroline Fernandez, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer, illustrated by Devan the Artist
Swish's Winning Smile by Matthias Krug, illustrated by Nikos Yanopulos
There's a Mole in My Bowl by Alan Green and Kelly Green, illustrated by David Boyle
Migrating Hoopoe by Soha Abou Chacra, illustrated by Omar Lafi
A Shy Little Cat by Evi Marami, illustrated by Vaso Kafkoula
Panda Pat and the Rat Called Cat by Neil Ballard, illustrated by Steven Nosov
Luna's Star by Sheamus Rasch
Who's That I Hear? by DJ Hill, illustrated by Julie Adriansen
Quallo Zuto by Terry Jackson, illustrated by Jason Fowler
Best Interior Design
1st Place (tie): Bob in a Box by Joe Jamaldinian
1st Place (tie): Old Truck and the Flood by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Margery Fern
2nd Place: Samurai of No Sword by Steven M. Smith, illustrated by Kaysie Donat
Honorable Mention:
Esie Explores Dangerous Germs by S. Kitanovic
Jaya's Magic Wheelchair by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Best Photography
1st Place: Life in a Wetland by Doris Dumrauf
Biography/Autobiography
1st Place: The Boy Who Loved to Pass the Ball by Matthias Krug, illustrated by Inna Ogando
2nd Place: A Flower in Her Heart by Carrie Schmitt, illustrated by Uta Krogmann
Honorable Mention:
Delaney’s Adventures with Friends by Annette McCollough Myers and Delaney Ann Myers
Board Books
1st Place: I Love You Bigger Than the Sky by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska
2nd Place: Hello, Garden! by Katherine Pryor, illustrated by Rose Soini
Honorable Mention:
My Big Birthday Party by Jeffrey Turner
Hummingbird – Colibrí – Uitsitsilij: A Trilingual Counting Book by Reynaldo Mora
Bookmark
1st Place: The Big City Dance by Valerie Doherty, illustrated by Brenda Higgins
Book Flyer
1st Place: The Big City Dance by Valerie Doherty, illustrated by Brenda Higgins
Book Trailer
1st Place: Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer by Donetta Wilson
2nd Place: Just Because I Was Adopted ... A Story about Adoption and Forever Love by Dr. P. Shiroma, illustrated by Isabel Nadal
Honorable Mention:
In The Nick Of Time by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Journey to Jumbalot by Ryan Wakefield
Mup by Raea Gragg
La princesa de cabello invisible / The Princess with Invisible Hair by Yulien Jimenez, illustrated by Danh Tran Art
Adventures In Time by Arlene Timoney
Who's That I Hear? by DJ Hill, illustrated by Julie Adriansen
Chapter Books
1st Place: Happystarville by Ase Omavuaye Otite
2nd Place: Mortimer and Me: Moose For Hire by Kathie McMahon, illustrated by Tom Tate
Honorable Mention:
Clara & Smartie: In search of the Magic Medicine by May Lin, illustrated by Bijan Samaddar
The Garden and the Glen by Elizabeth Moseley, illustrated by Maggie Green
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
The Secrets of the Sacred Bluestones by Caroline Eklund, illustrated by Karen L. Haynes
Daniel's Dreams: Monster Mountain by Leanne Brown, illustrated by Yogesh Mahajan
The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew, Book 1: American Stonehenge by Mike Goldstein, illustrated by Anil Baydir
Bubba and Squirt's Mayan Adventure by Sherry Ellis
1 For All: A Basketball Story About the Meaning of Team by Sean McCollum, illustrated by Samuel Valentino
Harry and the Hooligans by Robert Ernst, illustrated by Rose Evans
Where All the Little Things Live by Ian Tadashi Moore
Wilma's Magic Hat by Philippa Rae, illustrated by Ashleigh James
Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal by Ryan Cowan, illustrated by Halo Rife
Cat McGillicutty Learns to Dance by Grampy Phillips, illustrated by Jenette Phillips
Tarpon! by Bruce Rougraff, illustrated by Rebecca Rougraff
Roaming Riley: A Delmarva Adventure by Allison Wiest
A Search for Safe Passage by Frances Figart, illustrated by Emma DuFort
The Flustered Windowsill by Caroline Leland
Where the Jungle Calls by Rosie Boom
The Greatest Gift by Amy Schisler, illustrated by Christiana Messick
A Tale of Seven Phones by Tarif Youssef-Agha
Isle of Tatsu by Susan Foust
Charity/Making a Difference
1st Place (tie): Adventures in Kindness by Carrie Fox and Sophia Fox, illustrated by Nichole Wong Forti
1st Place (tie): The Treehouse Trio by Lauren Eresman, illustrated by Hayley Moore
1st Place (tie): Three Bunny Sisters by Raveena, Diya, and Amisha Duggal
2nd Place (tie): Stand Up! Be An Upstander And Make A Difference by Wendy L. Moss, PhD
2nd Place (tie): The Silver Lining by Mary'Beth Brady-Buckley, illustrated by Jasmine Mills
Honorable Mention:
In The Nick Of Time by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
The Adventures of TJ and his Wheelable Chair by Amanda Kehoe
Gage and The Googly-Eyed Guest by Dannette Hunnel
When Someone You Know Has Cancer by Jean Schoen, illustrated by Greg Justus
Baby Trolls Get a Bad Rap by Justine Avery, illustrated by Daria Yudina
Henry is Hungry by Kari Ann Leventopoulos, illustrated by Katrina Verdone
Eucalyptus Street: Green Curse by Sherrill Joseph
TJ and his Wheelable Chair by Amanda Kehoe
Maxine's New Job by Dr. Lynda Mubarak, illustrated by Adua Hernandez
Where in the Zoo Are You? by Robin Blumenthal
La princesa de cabello invisible / The Princess with Invisible Hair by Yulien Jimenez, illustrated by Danh Tran Art
Don Gateau the Three-Legged Cat of Seborga by Diane Kane, illustrated by Linda McClucskey
Voyage To Bravery by Jeremiah Shelton, illustrated by Sarah Hameed
When my Mom Goes to Tsunami Supermarket, Why Can't I Tag Along? by Susana Basanty, illustrated by Nicholas J. Talbert
Children’s Nonfiction
1st Place (tie): Coral Gardens by Patricia Gleichauf, illustrated by Karen Staszko
1st Place (tie): Kara Koala and Her Kaleidoscope of Feelings by Kara Marziali
2nd Place: A Young Person's Field Guide to Finding Lost Shipwrecks by Laurie Anne Zaleski
Honorable Mention:
Ronnie’s Pool by Lindsay Ann Fink, illustrated by Michele Tupper
Astronaut Al Travels to the Moon by Alfred Worden, illustrated by Michelle Rouch
Messages on the Moon by Jill Friestad-Tate, illustrated by Michael Paustian
The Secrets of the Sacred Bluestones by Caroline Eklund, illustrated by Karen L. Haynes
Let Your Eyes Smile, Corona Style! (Remembering the Spring of 2020) by Kip Jones, illustrated by David Grant
Kinsley's Snowflake Dance by Lynn Nye, illustrated by Jennifer Sowders
The Early Readers' Fairly Tale Collection: Updated Edition by Samuel Valentino
Think Outside the Box by Justine Avery, illustrated by Liuba Syrotiuk
Ni Hao, China! by Sohan Chunduru, illustrated by Katarina Stevanovic
Voyage To Bravery by Jeremiah Shelton, illustrated by Sarah Hameed
Collection of Short Stories
1st Place: Everyday Icing, Layer One by Shawna Robinson
2nd Place (tie): Rachel Woolsey's Collection of Short Stories by Rachel Woolsey
2nd Place (tie): Tales From Bombast's Bookshelf by Steve Reedy, illustrated by Tom Fee
Comic Books
Honorable Mention:
Family Time “I’m A Star” by Brandon Foster, illustrated by Pía Bley
The Super Awesome Secret Adventures of Billy the Brave - A Bad Hair Day by Christian Canning, illustrated by Edison Goncalves and Len Simon
Cultural Diversity
1st Place (tie): Ni Hao, China! by Sohan Chunduru, illustrated by Katarina Stevanovic
1st Place (tie): untold: defining moments of the uprooted by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen, illustrated by Aishwarya Sukesh and Simran Sarin
1st Place (tie): Bindiya in India by Monique Chheda, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta
2nd Place: Darlene's Double Dutch Dreams by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
Honorable Mention:
Jose the Reindeer by Ernest Olivarez
Baby Trolls Get a Bad Rap by Justine Avery, illustrated by Daria Yudina
Spectacular You by Hadar Fadida
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Melanin Brown Disovers America by Candice Davis, illustrated by Benedicta Buatsie
Twins in (Pairs) Paris by Melba B. Johnson, illustrated by William McEvoy
Bubba and Squirt's Mayan Adventure by Sherry Ellis
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess Tough as Tulle by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
LaDonna's Easter in Paris by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
We are so Beautiful: Valuing the Differences Among Everyone by Ashley Nevison
All People Are Beautiful by Vincent Kelly, illustrated by Cha Consul
Momma May I Be Me? by Dr. Tamecca Rogers, illustrated by K-Shaniece Smith
Oscar the Mouse by Sam Baker, illustrated by Lisa Morris
It's Me by Jeff Kubiak
Hummingbird – Colibrí – Uitsitsilij: A Trilingual Counting Book by Reynaldo Mora
A Shy Little Cat by Evi Marami, illustrated by Vaso Kafkoula
The Adventures of Chips and Salsa by Cynthia Petillo, illustrated by Ana Sebastian
Educational/Instructional
1st Place (tie): Dinosaur Devotions by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole
1st Place (tie): Think Outside the Box by Justine Avery, illustrated by Liuba Syrotiuk
2nd Place: Hawksbill Hero and the Parrotfish Reef by Louisa Sax, illustrated by Oliver Kryzz Bundoc
Honorable Mention:
Girls Can Dream by Jasmine Owens, illustrated by Morenike Olusanya
What Wonders Do You See... When You Dream? by Justine Avery, illustrated by Liuba Syrotiuk
Maggie, the Self SMART Sister by Mary R. Massey EdD, illustrated by April Bensch
Do You Know Someone Who Has Cancer? by Jean Schoen, illustrated by Greg Justus
This Book Is Alive! by Justine Avery, illustrated by Daria Yudina
Exercise/Fitness
1st Place: I Am a Triathlete by Nia Obotette, illustrated by Adriel Meka
Family Matters
1st Place: The Girl from the Attic by Marie Prins
2nd Place: Balloons For Tiger by Lori Orlinsky, illustrated by Vanessa Alexandre
Honorable Mention:
Padapillo by Valerie James Abbott, illustrated by Gina Wojtysiak
The Silver Lining by Mary'Beth Brady-Buckley, illustrated by Jasmine Mills
Adventures of Molly & Ollie: Moving Day by Sally Beale, illustrated by Cheryl Crouthamel
You Can Do It, Chickadee by Maria Luisa Salcines and Maelia Salcines, illustrated by Maria Ballarin
The Journal of Angela Ashby by Liana Gardner, illustrated by Sam Shearon
Imagine At Play by Rachelle Jones Smith, illustrated by Zhanna Kibassova
Mission: Control! A Big Feelings Adventure! by Nan Arkwright, illustrated by Joe Bauman
Shout NO! A Child’s Rhyme About Tricky People...And What To Do by Sara Ernst
Emma Kate and The Show and Tell Day by Melissa Balderas, illustrated by Rosemarie Gillen
Just Because I Was Adopted . . . A story about adoption and forever love by Dr. P. Shiroma, illustrated by Isabel Nadal
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Perfect Enough by Kelly Artieri
I Hug You in My Heart by April Goff Brown, illustrated by Jeanne Conway
Granny Can't Remember Me by Susan McCormick, illustrated by Timur Deberdeev
My Milk Will Go, Our Love Will Grow by Jessica Elder, illustrated by Sheila Fein
Aria's & Grandmommy's Adventures - Solving the Mystery of Fire: The Good & The Bad by Bonita M. Sparks Adams, illustrated by Waleed Ahmad
A Doll for Grandma: A Story about Alzheimer's Disease by Paulette Bochnig Sharkey, illustrated by Samantha Woo
Family Time “I’m A Star” by Brandon Foster, illustrated by Pía Bley
Mommy's Oven by Brandi Pearce, illustrated by Nazar Horokhivskyi
RICH...Like Us by Kevin Brougher, illustrated by Lorraine Dey
I Dreamed You by Justine Avery, illustrated by Ema Tepic
Evan and the Skygoats by Vanessa Vassar, illustrated by Ophelia Cornet
Jemma's Grandpa by Sarah Woodard
Voyage To Bravery by Jeremiah Shelton, illustrated by Sarah Hameed
Food-Related
1st Place: The Great Garden Escape by Erica L. Clymer
2nd Place: Made With Love: Culinary Inspirations from Around the World by Chef Elizabeth Lee
Honorable Mention:
Feel Like Eggs? by Jeff Goodman, illustrated by Gabriella Urbina
General
1st Place: Ellie of The Woods by Sarah Woodard
2nd Place: Car Show Countdown by Karen J. Moore, illustrated by Jack Foster
Honorable Mention:
Ronnie’s Pool by Lindsay Ann Fink, illustrated by Michele Tupper
Harvey, the Traveling Harmonica by Becky Van Vleet, illustrated by Courtney Smith
Family Time “I’m A Star” by Brandon Foster, illustrated by Pía Bley
Sammie Squatch: When I Grow Up by Andy and Wendy Picton, illustrated by Santiago Bautista
Graphic Novel
1st Place: The Saga of Evil Monkey Man! Season One by N Blake Seals, illustrated by Butch Mapa
2nd Place: Mup by Raea Gragg
Honorable Mention:
Amazing Adventures with Glurr and Blurr on Planet Doo-Dah by Cody A. Howard
Green Books/Environmental
1st Place: A Monarch Adventure by Beth Lawnicki, illustrated by Mary Katanik
2nd Place: Who Will Save the Desert? by Judy L. Paris, illustrated by Tom Paul Fox
Honorable Mention:
Julie and the Monster in the Sea by Gwendolyn Burko
Displaced: A Story About Climate Change and How Displaced Animals Ring the Alarm by Ronnie Siegel
Dogfish Saves the Ocean by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright
Pax the Planet Saving Pup by Niam Patel, illustrated by Natia Gogiashvili
A Search for Safe Passage by Frances Figart, illustrated by Emma DuFort
Farting Cars by Denise C. Karman
The Firefly Warriors Club by Susan Count, illustrated by Matt Konar
The Adventures of Willow & Oliver by Rain Story, illustrated by Jessica Bernard
Growing Pains
1st Place: Mission: Control! A Big Feelings Adventure! by Nan Arkwright, illustrated by Joe Bauman
2nd Place: I'm A MESSterpiece by Lauren Eresman, illustrated by Asya Kaznacheeva
Honorable Mention:
A Father's Love by Gerald L. Jackson, illustrated by Lorena Soriano
Al Dente The Story of the Perfect Pasta by Stephanie Baruffi, illustrated by Michaela Cardelli
Family Time “I’m A Star” by Brandon Foster, illustrated by Pía Bley
Everybody Poops! by Justine Avery, illustrated by Olga Zhuravlova
GiGi Gets a Bra by Jene Luciani, illustrated by Dominique Urso
Health
1st Place: My Perfect Cupcake: A Recipe for Thriving with Food Allergies by Rebecca Greene, illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair
2nd Place: Health And Safety For You And Me by Rick Grant, illustrated by Anabel Alfonso
Honorable Mention:
Trouble Comes to Cattail Island by Christine Thomas Doran, illustrated by Betty Wyles
What do you see when you take a look at me? by Janet Arnold, illustrated by Jason D. McIntosh
The Great Garden Escape by Erica L. Clymer
What Wonders Do You See... When You Dream? by Justine Avery, illustrated by Liuba Syrotiuk
The Salad is Alive by Denise C. Karman
Everybody Poops! by Justine Avery, illustrated by Olga Zhuravlova
Tangled Up by Jamie Edelbrock, illustrated by Nidhom
The Antidote by Susan McCormick
Feel Like Eggs? by Jeff Goodman, illustrated by Gabriella Urbina
Historical Fiction
1st Place: Daily Bread by Antoinette Truglio Martin
2nd Place: Young Kap by Kingsley Osei, illustrated by Elaine Davis
Honorable Mention:
The Peculiar Predicaments of the Mississippi River Rats by Rain Story
The Antidote by Susan McCormick
Historical Nonfiction
1st Place: Astronaut Al Travels to the Moon by Alfred Worden, illustrated by Michelle Rouch
2nd Place: Messages on the Moon by Jill Friestad-Tate, illustrated by Michael Paustian
Honorable Mention:
To Every Page A Turning: One Life's Journey by Carl Buccellato
Holiday
1st Place (tie): Christmas is Cancelled!...or is it? by Sam d'Amato and Gavin Leisfield, illustrated by Nicolò Mereu
1st Place (tie): Jose the Reindeer by Ernest Olivarez
2nd Place (tie): In The Nick Of Time by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
2nd Place (tie): Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal by Ryan Cowan, illustrated by Halo Rife
Honorable Mention:
Cowgirl and the Ghost Horse by Rae Rankin, illustrated by J- San
My Raksha Bandhan, Promise to Protect by Priya Kumari and Komal Garg, illustrated by Muskan Makin and Agamdeep
Rupert's Snowman by Phillipa Warden, illustrated by Grace Warden
How the Candy Cane Got Its Stripes by Kevin Brougher, illustrated by Lisa Santa Cruz
The Fairy Gothmother: A Collection of Cautionary Tales by Jennifer Preston Chushcoff
LaDonna's Easter in Paris by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
Matching Costumes by D. G. Driver, illustrated by Cason Rome
Northopolis: Ryan's Christmas Dream by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Dan Coe
A Papillon Christmas Tale by Kevin Brougher, illustrated by Jessica Warrick
Charlie and the Catmas Tree by Cindy L. Shirley, illustrated by Cleoward Sy
Polar Pups by Nancy K. Arnold, illustrated by Ellen L. Berger
The Kittens and The Easter Bunny by Finley Keller
The Tree Hugger: A New Christmas Classic by F. M. Barrera
Humor
1st Place: Night Night, Norman by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
2nd Place (tie): Fish Tummy Soup (The Inside Scoop on Jonah) by Claudia West, illustrated by Elettra Cudignotto
2nd Place (tie): This Book Wants to Make You Laugh by Justine Avery, illustrated by Daria Yudina
Honorable Mention:
Eddie Eats Everything by Duane Willoughby
Melvin's Amazing Noise Machine by Christine Monroe
TP Our Hero by Roxy Morgan, illustrated by Laura Winslow
LGBTQ
1st Place: untold: defining moments of the uprooted by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen, illustrated by Aishwarya Sukesh and Simran Sarin
2nd Place: Katy Has Two Grampas by Julie Schanke Lyford and Robert A. Schanke, illustrated by Mariia Luzina
Honorable Mention:
The Journey to Max - An Adoption Story by Christopher Garcia-Halenar and Alejandro Garcia-Halenar, illustrated by Lea Embelli
BaBa-Balu Belongs, Too by Sonja Wendt, illustrated by Manuel Nieto
Media Kit
1st Place: Sparky and Benny's Big Home Mystery by Janice Lao-Noche, illustrated by Rhea Reburiano-Lajom
2nd Place: The Big City Dance by Valerie Doherty, illustrated by Brenda Higgins
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place (tie): Little Wade and Watchtower: Abigail and the Great Gang Trap by Sean March
1st Place (tie): The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew, Book 1: American Stonehenge by Mike Goldstein, illustrated by Anil Baydir
2nd Place (tie): The Girl from the Attic by Marie Prins
2nd Place (tie): The Math Kids, An Encrypted Clue by David Cole, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
Honorable Mention:
7th Grade Revolution by Liana Gardner, illustrated by Luke Spooner
The Journal of Angela Ashby by Liana Gardner, illustrated by Sam Shearon
Light in the Shadow by Frank Saraco
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
Broken Twigs: Farewell to Faerie Forest by Charlotte L. Taylor, illustrated by Kezzia Crossley
Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal by Ryan Cowan, illustrated by Halo Rife
Naiya and the Foxdragon by Naomi VanDoren
Jaspa's Journey 4: The Hermit of Kennecott by Rich Meyrick
Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium by M.J. Evans, illustrated by Gaspar Sabater
The Antidote by Susan McCormick
Voyage To Bravery by Jeremiah Shelton, illustrated by Sarah Hameed
Adventures In Time by Arlene Timoney
The Wolf-Pup Gang by Joanna Rosner, illustrated by Mariia Andrieieva
Beyond the Birch by Torina Kingsley
Isle of Tatsu by Susan Foust
Mystery
1st Place: The Math Kids, An Encrypted Clue by David Cole, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
2nd Place: 7th Grade Revolution by Liana Gardner, illustrated by Luke Spooner
Honorable Mention:
Through the Waves a Steady Path by Patrick Garry
Eucalyptus Street: Green Curse by Sherrill Joseph
Mystery at Point Beach: Pirate's Booty by Deborah Erdmann and Kate Jungwirth, illustrated by Anthony Kawooya
Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal by Ryan Cowan, illustrated by Halo Rife
New Author: Fiction
1st Place: A Girl and Her Imagination by Jaelle and Myiesha J. Duff, illustrated by Donald I. Benedict
2nd Place: Happystarville by Ase Omavuaye Otite
Honorable Mention:
Blame It On Revere! by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
How Butterfly Got Her Beautiful Wings by Chanda Rule
Is this my job? A working dog adventure by Cindy Cope, illustrated by John Hume
Jeremy and Red Jeep Car Show by Debra Lenser, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Maggie the Magnificent by Erin Lee
My Perfect Cupcake: A Recipe for Thriving with Food Allergies by Rebecca Greene, illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair
NED Who Am I Really? by Kristin Gattens and Nicole Regan
Night Night, Norman by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Padapillo by Valerie James Abbott, illustrated by Gina Wojtysiak
The Colors Danced: A Creation Tale by Lydia Johnson Huntress
The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe by Christine O'Riley, illustrated by Corinne Avery
Three Bunny Sisters by Raveena, Diya, and Amisha Duggal
The Silver Lining by Mary'Beth Brady-Buckley, illustrated by Jasmine Mills
Everything All At Once (Book 1 in the CHORDUROYS AND TOO MANY BOYS™ series) by Ivy Cayden
Finding Om by Rashmi Bismark, illustrated by Morgan Huff
The Garden and the Glen by Elizabeth Moseley, illustrated by Maggie Green
The Hopeful Hodag by Mary Lee Flannigan, illustrated by Tannya L. Derby
The Search for the Scepter by Julie Dinges, illustrated by Nazar Horokhivskyi
Your Special Name by Amanda McDonald Sheff, illustrated by Vidya Vasudevan
Did You Say Pasghetti? Dusty and Danny Tackle Dyslexia by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
Ripley of Valor by Thoren Syndergaard
A Flower in Her Heart by Carrie Schmitt, illustrated by Uta Krogmann
Evah & the Unscrupulous Thwargg by Longoria Wolfe
A Young Person's Field Guide to Finding Lost Shipwrecks by Laurie Anne Zaleski
Mission: Control! A Big Feelings Adventure! by Nan Arkwright, illustrated by Joe Bauman
Watson in Space by Evan Ahrendt
Rose, everyone needs a friend by Melanie Ann
Just Momma by Meredith Johnson, illustrated by Ellisa DiRenzo
Melvin's Amazing Noise Machine by Christine Monroe
The Crink by Milan Doshi, illustrated by Lara Calleja
Where in the Zoo Are You? by Robin Blumenthal
Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal by Ryan Cowan, illustrated by Halo Rife
Andres and His Rubik’s Cube Madness by Andrea Alvarez, illustrated by Ana Sebastian
Samurai of No Sword by Steven M. Smith, illustrated by Kaysie Donat
Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer by Donetta Wilson
Dogfish Saves the Ocean by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright
Sammie Squatch: When I Grow Up by Andy and Wendy Picton, illustrated by Santiago Bautista
Tangled Up by Jamie Edelbrock, illustrated by Nidhom
Voyage To Bravery by Jeremiah Shelton, illustrated by Sarah Hameed
Adventures In Time by Arlene Timoney
Luna's Star by Sheamus Rasch
Moonlight by Destiny Ingram, illustrated by Kristina Blagodarnaia
Safe In Starry Arms by Christie Lea, illustrated by Di Izdebski
New Author: Nonfiction
1st Place: Ni Hao, China! by Sohan Chunduru , illustrated by Katarina Stevanovic
2nd Place: Lets Talk! A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky
Outdoor Recreation
1st Place: What Wonders Await Outdoors by Justine Avery, illustrated by Liuba Syrotiuk
2nd Place: Darlene's Double Dutch Dreams by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
Honorable Mention:
Car Show Countdown by Karen J Moore, illustrated by Jack Foster
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place (tie): Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's First Day of School by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner
1st Place (tie): Christmas is Cancelled!...or is it? by Sam d'Amato and Gavin Leisfield, illustrated by Nicolò Mereu
1st Place (tie): A Home for Hope! by Margie Blumberg, illustrated by Renée Andriani
1st Place (tie): Rupert's Snowman by Phillipa Warden, illustrated by Grace Warden
2nd Place (tie): Night Night, Norman by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
2nd Place (tie): If My Oak Tree Could Speak by Rachel Greening, illustrated by Janice Barber
2nd Place (tie): Too Cute to Spook by Diana Aleksandrova, illustrated by Alicia Young
Honorable Mention:
Libby the Lobivia Jajoiana by Regan W. H. Macaulay & Kevin Risk, illustrated by Gordon Bagshaw
Mighty May Won't Cry Today by Kendra and Claire-Voe Ocampo, illustrated by Erica De Chavez
Mr. Dill Pickles by Caitlin Wendt, illustrated by Bridget Tremaine
Nothing You Could Do by Elizabeth Jaikaran, illustrated by Sadia Akter
Ronnie’s Pool by Lindsay Ann Fink, illustrated by Michele Tupper
Hildie's Hat Party by Linda K Bridges
The Bird That Couldn't Fly by Raquel Arrechea, illustrated by Tanja Russita
Mary and Me by Kate Woodard, illustrated by Sara Sanchez
Most People Don't Talk To Rocks by Jennifer Kuhns, illustrated by Mitzi Kuhns
Watson in Space by Evan Ahrendt
If You Could Ask Your Dog One Question... by Kim Messina, illustrated by Nataliia Pavliuk
Rose, everyone needs a friend by Melanie Ann
Smartie the Fartie by May Lin, illustrated by Moran Reudor
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through the Alphabet by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
The Skullington Family Boney Fingers by M.J. Evans, illustrated by Yana Karpenko
Willoughby Goes A Wee Bit Batty by Pam Halter, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
My Laundry Basket Adventures by Jill Yamaner, illustrated by Heather McCarthy
Skinny Legs and Fat Cheeks by Joseph Cassis
The Adventures of Little Marco and His Soccer Ball Buddy by Vincent Marcotrigiano, illustrated by Ariane Elsammak
The Crink by Milan Doshi, illustrated by Lara Calleja
Turn on the Sun by Great Aunt Debbie, illustrated by Heather La Kor
Broccoli Rob and the Garden Singers by John S. Armstrong, illustrated by David Miles
Harry and the Pelican by Amy Leaf, illustrated by Tami Boyce
I Don't Want to go to Preschool, The Fairy Queen calls... by Cynthia Kern OBrien, illustrated by Rosemarie Gillen
Parker the Purple Penguin by Marybeth Wishart, illustrated by Marianella Aguirre
Penny the Shy Pony by Kim Partin
Gio's Friendly Garden by Joanna Bruyere Cabral, illustrated by Elisabeth Clover
Granny Can't Remember Me by Susan McCormick, illustrated by Timur Deberdeev
The Big City Dance by Valerie Doherty, illustrated by Brenda Higgins
The boy of joy by Lindsay Ann Fink
Searching for Gold by Milan Doshi, illustrated by Rachelle Holloway
Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer by Donetta Wilson
Brayden's Magical North Pole Christmas by Anita Caruso, illustrated by Randy Jennings
Dogfish Saves the Ocean by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright
Even Pirates Need to Listen, illustrated by Mike Carnes, illustrated by Carey Goddard
Ni Hao, China! by Sohan Chunduru, illustrated by Katarina Stevanovic
Roundup Rodeo by Courtney Shannon Strand, illustrated by Jennica Lounsbury
Brody the Lion: Sometimes I ROAR by Kristin Wegner, illustrated by Alexandra Garcia
TP Our Hero by Roxy Morgan, illustrated by Laura Winslow
Ping and Po-li by Audrey Moore, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Where Do the Bugs Go to Sleep? by Laural Farabaugh
A to Z Animal Alphabet by Rich DiSilvio
Grandman Dean's Preschool Adventures by Warren Martin, illustrated by Star Huddleston
Jericho Alley by Lisa Colodny, illustrated by Oksana Kindzer
Pandemic Adventures with Pop Pop by Warren Martin, illustrated by Kat Powell
Sammie Squatch: When I Grow Up by Andy and Wendy Picton, illustrated by Santiago Bautista
Colby the Curious Calf by Pamela Cannalte, illustrated by Stephen Beutler
There's a Mole in My Bowl by Alan Green and Kelly Green, illustrated by David Boyle
Daddy, How Does a Sloth Give a Hug? by Diane Elgin, illustrated by Sophia Jin
Most Wanted! The Ribbon Robber by Nancy Binger
The Big City Dance by Valerie Doherty, illustrated by Brenda Higgins
Who's That I Hear? by DJ Hill, illustrated by Julie Adriansen
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place (tie): A Baa-rilliant Adventure by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): A Poem is a Firefly by Charles Ghigna, illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde
1st Place (tie): Bob in a Box by Joe Jamaldinian
1st Place (tie): Ella McBella In The Dark by Laura Pells, illustrated by Peter Trimarco
2nd Place (tie): A Hero Like You by Nikki Rogers
2nd Place (tie): Geraldine and the Anti Bullying Shield by Sol Regwan, illustrated by Denise Muzzio
2nd Place (tie): Geraldine and the Space Bees by Sol Regwan, illustrated by Denise Muzzio
Honorable Mention:
Blame It On Revere! by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
Caleb's Adventures with Granddad by Christian Kueng, illustrated by Nana Melkadze
Christmas is Cancelled!...or is it? by Sam d'Amato and Gavin Leisfield, illustrated by Nicolò Mereu
Coral Gardens by Patricia Gleichauf, illustrated by Karen Staszko
Maia and the Very Tall Wall by Brian Wray, illustrated by Shiloh Penfield
Night Night, Norman by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Nobin's Rainbow by Sharon Freyaldenhoven, illustrated by Natalie Totire Brinley
Old Truck and the Flood by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Margery Fern
Ronnie’s Pool by Lindsay Ann Fink, illustrated by Michele Tupper
Why Can't We Be Friends? by Logan White and Charles White, illustrated by Courtney Huddleston
A Home for Hope! by Margie Blumberg, illustrated by Renée Andriani
Be Mindful of Monsters by Lauren Stockly, illustrated by Ellen Surrey
Darlene's Double Dutch Dreams by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
Dragon's Breath by Dr. Dawn Menge, illustrated by Judith Mashtalier
The Silver Lining by Mary'Beth Brady-Buckley, illustrated by Jasmine Mills
Ella Says: I'm Going to be an Astronaut! by Anu Misa
Ella Says: I'm Not Afraid of the Dark! by Anu Misa
Ella Says: It's Cool to be Different! by Anu Misa
Gramps & Me in the Galaxy by Anna Lamson, illustrated by David Stedmond
In The Nick Of Time by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Lets Talk! Going to the Zoo by Lisa Jacovsky
The Aria in Me by Kali Bate
The Boy Who Illustrated Happiness by Victor Dias de Oliveira Santos, illustrated by Eszter Miklós
To Baby, From Daddy by Steve Nguyen
You Can Do Anything! by Steve Hattamer, illustrated by Stacy Heller Budnick
You Can Do It, Chickadee by Maria Luisa Salcines and Maelia Salcines, illustrated by Maria Ballarin
Did You Say Pasghetti? Dusty and Danny Tackle Dyslexia by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
Jayce The Bee Story Time Collection by Calvin Reynolds
Messages on the Moon by Jill Friestad-Tate, illustrated by Michael Paustian
I Want to Dance like a Koala Bear / Quiero bailar como un koala by Sandra Gonzalez-Mora, illustrated by Cynthia Nava
Please Don't Tell Cooper He's A Dog by Michelle Lander Feinberg, illustrated by Anna Mosca
A Flower in Her Heart by Carrie Schmitt, illustrated by Uta Krogmann
Dots, Lines, & Curves: Better Together by Dawn McGrath, illustrated by Maggie Doben
Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's First Day of School by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner
Fashion Rules!: A closer look at clothing in the Middle Ages by Gail Skroback Hennessey, illustrated by Tracy Sabin
The Great Inventor of the Stars by Avery Davis, illustrated by Luo Xi
If You Could Ask Your Dog One Question... by Kim Messina, illustrated by Nataliia Pavliuk
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through the Alphabet by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
Willoughby Goes A Wee Bit Batty by Pam Halter, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Emma Kate and The Show and Tell Day by Melissa Balderas, illustrated by Rosemarie Gillen
Harvey, the Traveling Harmonica by Becky Van Vleet, illustrated by Courtney Smith
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
LaDonna's Easter in Paris by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
SOAR by Hillary Daecher, illustrated by Angie Hohenadel
The Crink by Milan Doshi, illustrated by Lara Calleja
Wizard and the Lizard: The Magic of Marvelous Manners by Katie Reed, illustrated by Jenna Wing-Hu
Aunt Bugs Little Life Lessons: Safety Mission by Jemma Ryan
Pippin No Drippin' by Layne Ihde, illustrated by Linda Pierce
The Four-Leaf Clover by Shannon K. Mazurick
The Hat That Wore London by Karen Hickson-Leyden
Lets Talk! A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky
Most Wanted! The Ribbon Robber by Nancy Binger
The Boy Who Knew How to Believe by Ashley Scott, illustrated by Joe Palmisano
The Stalking Seagulls by Michelle Vattula, illustrated by T.L. Derby
Penny the Shy Pony by Kim Partin
Bizzy, the Bossy Boots Elf by Dorothea Jensen, illustrated by Shayne Hood
Grandpa Kevin's...Jack and the Beanstalk by Kevin Brougher, illustrated by Jessica Warrick
Granny Can't Remember Me by Susan McCormick, illustrated by Timur Deberdeev
My Dad Took Me To Outer Space by Regina Tranfa
The boy of joy by Lindsay Ann Fink
The Hyrax in the Mogogos by Douglas Cochran, illustrated by Alex Percival
The Land of NO: A Story of Positivity by Sharon Goldman
A Turtle's Adventures by Wayne Gerard Trotman
Al Dente The Story of the Perfect Pasta by Stephanie Baruffi, illustrated by Michaela Cardelli
Searching for Gold by Milan Doshi, illustrated by Rachelle Holloway
Buckle Up: A Children's Imaginary Journey about Self-Control by Stephanie Scott, illustrated by Olga Barinova
Can You Imagine What Would Happen If... by Pamela Cannalte, illustrated by Stephen Beutler
Bobos Babes Adventures: The Missing Egg by Karen Bobos, illustrated by Emily Hercock
Shadow and Friends Costume Party by S. Jackson, A. Raymond, and M. Schmidt
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus by Caroline Fernandez, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
Wagatha's Tale by Erin Gill Reilly, illustrated by Dale Coykendall
Running Nose by Terry Jackson, illustrated by Jason Fowler
Tangled Up by Jamie Edelbrock Nidhom
The Adventures of Bugaboo and Ladybug: Trouble in Town by Jewel Sweeney, illustrated by Alycia Pace
The Blott Family: Goes to Taiwan by Stephen Fleeman
The Hat That Wore Paris by Karen Hickson-Leyden
Dippy's Great Adventure by Melanie Cane, illustrated by Nazifa Tasnim
Henry's New Glasses by Katie Specht
Aspire/ Aspirar by Patty York Raymond, illustrated by Chiara Savarese
Shadow Walkers, The Secret Lives of the Shy Sisters by Peggy Sullivan
Who's That I Hear? by DJ Hill, illustrated by Julie Adriansen
Quallo Zuto by Terry Jackson, illustrated by Jason Fowler
Invisible Friends by Rachel Kowert, illustrated by Randall Hampton
Poetry
1st Place: Designed to SHINE! Read Aloud Rhymes for Any Size Heart Volume Two by Joy Resor, illustrated by Lauren Connell
2nd Place: The Crink by Milan Doshi, illustrated by Lara Calleja
Honorable Mention:
Bizzy, the Bossy Boots Elf by Dorothea Jensen, illustrated by Shayne Hood
Searching for Gold by Milan Doshi, illustrated by Rachelle Holloway
Invisible Friends by Rachel Kowert, illustrated by Randall Hampton
Ni Hao, China! by Sohan Chunduru, illustrated by Katarina Stevanovic
If My Oak Tree Could Speak by Rachel Greening, illustrated by Janice Barber
Puppies, Kids, and Caterpillars by Deborah D'Antonio
School Issues
1st Place (tie): Maggie the Magnificent by Erin Lee
1st Place (tie): Did You Say Pasghetti? Dusty and Danny Tackle Dyslexia by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
1st Place (tie): Ella Says: It's Cool to be Different! by Anu Misa
2nd Place (tie): I Don't Want to go to Preschool, The Fairy Queen calls... by Cynthia Kern OBrien, illustrated by Rosemarie Gillen
2nd Place (tie): Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's First Day of School by Joseph Goodrich, illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner
2nd Place (tie): War at the Ice Cream Store by Cheryl DaVeiga and Dave Gibson, illustrated by Sarah Krogman
2nd Place (tie): Emma Kate and The Show and Tell Day by Melissa Balderas, illustrated by Rosemarie Gillen
Honorable Mention:
You Can Do It, Chickadee by Maria Luisa Salcines and Maelia Salcines, illustrated by Maria Ballarin
The Journal of Angela Ashby by Liana Gardner, illustrated by Sam Shearon
It Just Blooms by Deanna Chesley, illustrated by Roksana Oslizlo
The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to be Kind by Argyro Graphy, illustrated by Michael Reyes
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Chandler the Best Unicorn Rider by Callie Chapman, illustrated by Bronwyne Chapman
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess Tough as Tulle by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
Dancing Denise and the Spring Recital by Nikki Porter
Penny the Shy Pony by Kim Partin
Gino and The Monster Bully by Ashley Nevison, illustrated by Ashley and Jonathan Nevison
Jaya's Magic Wheelchair by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
BaBa-Balu Belongs, Too by Sonja Wendt, illustrated by Manuel Nieto
Family Time “I’m A Star” by Brandon Foster, illustrated by Pía Bley
The Braggin' Dragon by Anders Roseberg, illustrated by Narayan Baidya
The Pirate Shrew by Stuart Harris, illustrated by Baz Mac
You Are Not Invited To My Birthday Party! by Bobbie Match and Kenneth Fink, illustrated by Alexandra Adlawan
Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer, illustrated by Devan the Artist
The Kittens and The Possum by Finley Keller
Panda Pat and a the Rat Called Cat by Neil Ballard, illustrated by Steven Nosov
The Adventures of Chips and Salsa by Cynthia Petillo, illustrated by Ana Sebastian
Quigley Goes to Gymnastics by Claudine Norden, illustrated by Bonnie Wiegand
The Kittens and The Rescue by Finley Keller
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place: Ever Alice by HJ Ramsay
2nd Place: Little Wade and Watchtower: Abigail and the Great Gang Trap by Sean March
Honorable Mention:
Fairyeater by Pam Halter
Evah and the Unscrupulous Thwargg by Longoria Wolfe
Aggie Boyle and The Lost Beauty by David Fine
The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew, Book 1: American Stonehenge by Mike Goldstein, illustrated by Anil Baydir
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
Naiya and the Foxdragon by Naomi VanDoren
The Antidote by Susan McCormick
Special Needs/Disability Awareness
1st Place: The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide by Siena Castellon, illustrated by Rebecca Burgess
2nd Place: Did You Say Pasghetti? Dusty and Danny Tackle Dyslexia by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
Honorable Mention:
Padapillo by Valerie James Abbott, illustrated by Gina Wojtysiak
What's Wrong With Grandpa by Sonja Wendt, illustrated by Manuel Nieto
Lets Talk! Going to the zoo by Lisa Jacovsky
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down by Lindsey Rowe Parker, illustrated by Rebecca Burgess
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Maxine's New Job by Dr. Lynda Mubarak, illustrated by Adua Hernandez
A Nose Apart by Deborah Edmisten
Okay to Be Me: ZZ's Great Discovery by Deborah Merlin
Lets Talk! A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky
Someone I Know Has Cancer by Jean Schoen, illustrated by Greg Justus
Jaya's Magic Wheelchair by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Daily Living Skills: Community Resources by Susan Traugh
Smart and Beautiful Me by Tamika Mitchell-Wilcher, illustrated by Ashley Dowell
Mickey on the Move by Michelle Wagner, illustrated by Jenny Phelps
Spiritual/Religious
1st Place (tie): A Baa-rilliant Adventure by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): Cuddle-Up Prayers by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole
2nd Place: The Zoo on the Sea (Noah and the Ark) by Claudia West, illustrated by Elettra Cudignotto
Honorable Mention:
A Year of Tranquility - Daily Inspiration for a Peaceful Existence by Pamela Cannalte
The Great Inventor of the Stars by Avery Davis, illustrated by Luo Xi
Angel Grandpa by Heather Lean, illustrated by Nina Aptsiauri
LaDonna's Easter in Paris by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
His Love Will by Jennifer Summerville
Psalm 23: You Are With Me by Lucinda Rae
The boy of joy by Lindsay Ann Fink
Big God! Big Dreams! Dreams of a Dancer by Donetta Wilson
Mr. Flopsy Whispers from God by Christi Eley, illustrated by Aries Cheung
Toddler Theology: Childlike Faith for Everyone by Cathy D. Dudley, illustrated by Matt Ramsey
One More Dance with Grandma by Mary Lou Rosien, illustrated by Igor Rosien
If Grandma Were Here by Amber Bradbury, illustrated by Jessica Corbett
Lost by Christine Reynebeau, illustrated by Rachael Hawkes
Evan and the Skygoats by Vanessa Vassar, illustrated by Ophelia Cornet
Sports
1st Place: I Am a Triathlete by Nia Obotette, illustrated by Adriel Meka
2nd Place: Darlene's Double Dutch Dreams by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by Heath Gray
Honorable Mention:
The Adventures of Little Marco and His Soccer Ball Buddy by Vincent Marcotrigiano, illustrated by Ariane Elsammak
Stinky Feet Pete and the Mighty Hitters by Cindy L. Shirley, illustrated by Cleoward Sy
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
1st Place (tie): The Race to the Big Bang by Peter Solomon
1st Place (tie): The Math Kids, An Encrypted Clue by David Cole, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
2nd Place (tie): Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher
2nd Place (tie): Ella Says: I'm Going to be an Astronaut! by Anu Misa
Honorable Mention:
A Dinosaur Made Me Sneeze: A Rock Cycle Adventure by Carla Mae Jansen
Firdaus & Friends: Firdaus Learns About the Heart by Dr. Sara Kulsum Alavi, illustrated by Aurica Safiulina
Clover's Wildflower Field Trip by Becky Alexander, Cindy Cunningham, Jeff Selby, illustrated by Megan Porter
Andres and His Rubik’s Cube Madness by Andrea Alvarez, illustrated by Ana Sebastian
BaBa-Balu Belongs, Too by Sonja Wendt, illustrated by Manuel Nieto
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus by Caroline Fernandez, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
The Antidote by Susan McCormick
Aspire/ Aspirar by Patty York Raymond, illustrated by Chiara Savarese
Sun and Moon Take Turns by Lili DeBarbieri, illustrated by Katie Wools
Unpublished Manuscript
Honorable Mention:
Trick or Treat, Alistair Gray by Lindy Ryan, illustrated by Timea Gazdag
Mr. Mouthful and the Monkeynappers by Joseph Kimble, illustrated by Kerry Bell
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place (tie): Ever Alice by HJ Ramsay
1st Place (tie): Everything All At Once (Book 1 in the CHORDUROYS AND TOO MANY BOYS™ series) by Ivy Cayden
2nd Place (tie): The Edge of Brilliance by Susan Traugh
2nd Place (tie): Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Honorable Mention:
Even Goats Need Closure by Jane Donovan, illustrated by Holly Trechter
Ripley of Valor by Thoren Syndergaard
Syrians Journey to Escape Death by Ragad Shawaf
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R Chen, illustrated by Ed Chen
Naiya and the Foxdragon by Naomi VanDoren
Family Time “I’m A Star” by Brandon Foster, illustrated by Pía Bley
Young Adult Nonfiction
1st Place: untold: defining moments of the uprooted by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen, illustrated by Aishwarya Sukesh and Simran Sarin
2nd Place: Nina Kosterina: A Young Communist in Stalinist Russia by Jennifer Phillips
Honorable Mention:
ABIGAIL Did It So Can You by Briana Parker
Youth Author Fiction
1st Place: A Holo World by Zachary Astrowsky
2nd Place: We Are So Beautiful: Valuing the Differences Among Everyone by Ashley Nevison Honorable Mention:
The Aria in Me by Kali Bate
The Policeman and the Dog and the Case of the Missing Zebra by Miles M. Pines, illustrated by Taillefer Long
A Holo World: Hiding Can't Save You From Invisible Illusions by Zachary Astrowsky
Chandler the Best Unicorn Rider by Callie Chapman, illustrated by Bronwyne Chapman
Gino and The Monster Bully by Ashley Nevison, illustrated by Ashley and Jonathan Nevison
Youth Author Nonfiction
1st Place: The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide by Siena Castellon, illustrated by Rebecca Burgess
*E-BOOK AWARD WINNERS*
Activity Books
1st Place: Kiddie Connection by Sally Ann Klassen, illustrated by Patrick Tan
Animals/Pets
1st Place: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush
2nd Place: Rambee Boo Loves Mom Too! by Reena Korde Pagnoni, illustrated by Frances Rose Espanol
Honorable Mention:
Claire's Coyote Friends by Christy Burbidge, illustrated by Mary Jo Helchowski
Jared the Giant, The Secret by Sharon Aubrey, illustrated by Jose Gascon
Hot! Hot! Hot! by Jackie Ferrell, illustrated by Scott Ferrell
Arts/Music
1st Place: The Goldilocks Quartet by Leia Barrett, illustrated by Candace Neal
Best Cover Design
1st Place: True Colors by Aditi Nair, illustrated by Morgan Colonna
Best Illustrations
1st Place: Sweet Rosa by Kingsley Osei, illustrated by David Asimeng
2nd place: True Colors by Aditi Nair, illustrated by Morgan Colonna
Best Interior Design
1st Place: Sweet Rosa by Kingsley Osei, illustrated by David Asimeng
Best Photography
1st Place: Winston the Traveling Dog by Cynthia Anne Finefrock
Chapter Books
1st Place: Finding My Yip by Christine Isley-Farmer
2nd place: LOVE, I believe in you! by Olga Sunrise, illustrated by Liliya Goncharova
Collection of Short Stories
1st Place: Joseph 3-in-1 Superhero Ultimate Prequel Collection by Joseph Lupton
Educational/Instructional
1st Place: A Through Z Of What If by Rebecca Porter, illustrated by Mina Basic Stankovic
Family Matters
1st Place: Grandpa Moon by Cindi Goodeaux, illustrated by Sanghamitra Dasgupta
2nd Place: My Grandpa Star by Liam Murphy, illustrated by Andrea Rossi
Honorable Mention:
Ogre Breath by Dumar Linares, illustrated by Alvaro Cardozo
Green/Environmental
1st Place: Monster in the Water by Dylan D'Agate, illustrated by Maria DeCerce
2nd Place: Who? Who Can Help the Warming Arctic? by Sophie Weider
Growing Pains
1st Place: The Ice Giant by Giulietta M. Spudich
Health
1st Place: Inner Buddy by Emily 'Madge' Payne, illustrated by Swampy
Historical Fiction
1st Place: Sweet Rosa by Kingsley Osei, illustrated by David Asimeng
2nd Place: A Quarantine Birthday by Amanda Turner and Tamika Neal
Holiday
1st Place: The Night The Reindeer Came To Play by Maria Votto, illustrated by Karen and Isabelle Tanch
2nd Place: The Witches Three Count on Me! by Lynda Bouchard and Yates Davis, illustrated by Kody Kratzer
Honorable Mention:
Tiny Tim and The Ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge *Children's Edition* (Narrated with Audio Christmas Carols) by Norman Whaler
A Christmas Kitten for Max by Lindsay DeRollo, illustrated by Denny Poliquit
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place: The Heath Cousins and the Crystal Canyon by Eileen Hobbs
2nd Place: Skull Creek Stakeout by Eddie Jones
Honorable Mention:
The Ice Giant by Giulietta M. Spudich
Everything by Susan Anderson
The Detective Crew by Emma Mun
The Fifth Cycle by Dan O'Mahony
Mystery
1st Place: The Mystery of the Golden Ball: Pen & Quin, International Agents of Intrigue Book 2 by KS Mitchell
New Author: Fiction
1st Place: Inside Out by Natalie Hibberd
2nd Place: True Colors by Aditi Nair, illustrated by Morgan Colonna
Honorable Mention:
A Pocket Full of Colours by Joe Starling
General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush
Luna Loves Biscuits by Stephanie Hewitt
Where did Luna go? by Stephanie Hewitt
Journey to Jumbalot by Ryan Wakefield
New Author: Nonfiction
Honorable Mention:
A Little Girl's Dream: I Can Do Anything by Madison Cooks, illustrated by An Hryvtsova
Outdoor Recreation
1st Place: Let's Take A Hike: 7 Family-Friendly Trails of Nantucket by Leslie Bains, illustrated by Danny Moore
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place: Metina the Small Butterfly by Susan Anderson
2nd Place: Beautiful by Mary-Jane Stewart, illustrated by Bruce Stewart
Honorable Mention:
A Pocket Full of Colours by Joe Starling
The Lonely Cloud: Amazing Adventure Series by Alan Matkovic
Mimi’s Adventure by Keith Wheeler, illustrated by Harry Aveira
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place: A Through Z Of What If by Rebecca Porter, illustrated by Mina Basic Stankovic
2nd Place: The Mother Mountain by Mitch Lewis, illustrated by Stefanie St.Denis
Honorable Mention:
True Colors by Aditi Nair, illustrated by Morgan Colonna
A Little Girl's Dream: I Can Do Anything by Madison Cooks, illustrated by An Hryvtsova
What do you love to do? by Maki Phipps
School Issues
1st Place: Andrew Learns about Teachers by Tiffany Obeng
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place: Caroline and Mordecai the Gand by Jeff Gunhus
2nd Place: Moon & Shadow by J. Steven Lamperti
Honorable Mention:
Spirit Sight by Marie Powell
Spiritual/Religious
1st Place: Caroline and Mordecai the Gand by Jeff Gunhus
2nd Place: Tiny Tim and The Ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge *Children's Edition* (Narrated with Audio Christmas Carols) by Norman Whaler
Honorable Mention:
The Day Bob Saw Jesus by Lindi Juarez, illustrated by Mai Kemble
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
1st Place: The Stardust Mystery by Peter Solomon
2nd Place: A Monarch Adventure by Beth Lawnicki, illustrated by Mary Katanik
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place: Inside Out by Natalie Hibberd
2nd Place: Ripley of Valor by Thoren Syndergaard
Honorable Mention:
Sunshine and the Full Moon by Jon Robinson
General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms by David Bush
grydscaen: dark by Natsuya Uesugi DuBois
Youth Author Fiction
1st Place: Not the Heir by Hudson Warm
2nd Place: The Detective Crew by Emma Mun
Honorable Mention:
Who? Who Can Help the Warming Arctic? by Sophie Weider