2022 Winners
PRINTED BOOKS
Grand Prize Winner:
The Power of Kindness Through the Eyes of Children by Ruth Maille, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
$100 Drawing Winner:
The Wishner's Masquerade by Camille S. Campbell
Activity Books
1st Place: Dusty and Friends Activity Book About Friendship by Tammy Fortune
2nd Place: Happi's World by Sue Tobert, illustrated by Kezzia Crossley
Honorable Mention:
The Best Me: An Inspirational Coloring & Activity Book by Deven Tellis, illustrated by Gabrielle Fludd
Courage is Contagious: Codas & the Coronavirus by Smart Start, LLC
Willoughby and Friends Coloring and Activity Book by Pam Halter, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
The Way Nature Grows: Exploring Permaculture Through Reading, Coloring & Activity by Danielle E. Pereira, illustrated by Sarah Rose Lyons
The Golden Rule Coloring Book by Sherrill S. Cannon, illustrated by Kalpart
Animals/Pets
1st Place (tie): Curly Cat by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): Dogfish Stands Up to Bullying by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright
1st Place (tie): Dusty and Friends Activity Book About Friendship by Tammy Fortune
1st Place (tie): Peanut the Penguin by Aruna M. Lepore
1st Place (tie): What If We Had A Pet Shark? by Deanna Chesley, illustrated by Roksana Barwinska
2nd Place (tie): Cosmo Faces the Forest of Fear by Amulya Veldanda Vadali
2nd Place (tie): Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! by Marlene M. Bell, illustrated by Grace Sandford
Honorable Mention:
Hedgehogs Can Do Anything by Teal McNeal and Aliera Peterson, illustrated by Keia Barber
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
TAPETI: The Moon's Keeper by Billie Holladay Skelley, illustrated by Carlos Lemos
100 Cats by Mollie Ostroski
All Dogs Don't Bite by Marie Hernandez, illustrated by Stephanie Weinger
Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise by Ryan O'Connor, illustrated by Michael Paustian
Flying with Finn A Virtue Seeking, Character Tweaking, Fly Along Adventure by Joan Jenkinson, illustrated by Gary Locke
How The Goldfish Got Its Name by Elena Schietinger, illustrated by Nick Harran
Special Spots by Kelly Artieri
Never Lonely by Cole Williams, illustrated by Ian Durneen
Soar: The Incredible Journey of Hendrix and Ryder by Letitia B. Burton, illustrated by Caitlin O'Dwyer
A Family for Riley: A Corgi Lover's Tale by Tammy Knudtson, illustrated by Robert Sauber
A Kite for Melia by Samuel Narh and Freda Narh, illustrated by Valeria Suria
Alpacas Don't Get Angry by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Joanna Jarc Robinson
Alley Cat finds a home by Beverly King, illustrated by Bex Sutton
Dusty's Big Oops! by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
Spinner the Amazing Dolphin: Sea Rescuer by L.D. Murray
Into Justin's World by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
Maddie's Tales: So, You Think I Should Be A What? by Heidi Eagleton, illustrated by Amy Thompson
MJ and the Big Kitchen Window by Vera Harris, illustrated by Tania Ramirez Cuevas
Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Tall Boots by Linda Wilson, illustrated by 1000 Storybooks
Grandmother Winter/ A Solstice Story by Gabrielle Herbertson, illustrated by Lynn Garlick
How Angel Horses Become Unicorns by Diana Tuorto, illustrated by Sam Vella
Where in the World Will I Find the Perfect Pet? by Laura Sturgeon, illustrated by Abriel Chadwick
The Purple Wagon Series: Delilah's Adventure by Joanna Bess, illustrated by Elizabeth Hubbard
The Heart of a Lion: And the Body of a Cat by Shani T. Night, illustrated by Reggie Howard
Arts/Music
1st Place: Maya and the Stage Fright by Vicky Weber, illustrated by Aleksander Jasinski
Audiobooks
1st Place: Heroes of the Quest: An Impossible Team by Mirja Camphausen, illustrated by Aurora Paulina Kay
2nd Place: Where All the Little Things Live by Ian Tadashi Moore
Honorable Mention:
Grandmas Are for Love by Misty Black, illustrated by Marina Batrak
Best Cover Design
1st Place (tie): Bravo Anjali by Sheetal Sheth, illustrated by Lucia Soto
1st Place (tie): Curly Cat by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): Dinosaurs Living in My Hair! An Underwater Adventure by Jayne Rose-Vallee, illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins
1st Place (tie): Nobody Likes A Pest by Maria Dellaventura, illustrated by Mykhailo Ridkous
2nd Place (tie): Welcome to Planet Positive by Susan Ross, illustrated by Jessica Pavelock
2nd Place (tie): Lettuce Get in Trouble by Linda Kuo, illustrated by Mariana Rio
Honorable Mention:
Magnificent Matt and the Missing Coin by Debra Lenser, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
The Colors of New Hampshire by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl by Dr. Unseld Robinson, illustrated by Mike Motz
A Family for Riley: A Corgi Lover's Tale by Tammy Knudtson, illustrated by Robert Sauber
Squire With Fire: Disappearance of Luka by Joseph Cassis
Tom Mouse and The North Pole Mystery by Dicky Barr and Joanna Scott
Explore & Color San Francisco Chinatown by Bibi LeBlanc
The Dazzling Dala Herd from Dalarna by Caroline H. Eklund, illustrated by Karen L. Haynes
The Adventures of Princess Anyah of Antibarba: The Fishing Expedition by Eldonie Mason, illustrated by Anson J Henry
The Magic Toothbrush by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Rudy Doesn’t Like Roger by Monica Zane
Best Illustrations
1st Place (tie): Brudders Learns The Joy of Saying Thank You by K.A. Leigh, illustrated by Derek Roberts
1st Place (tie): Curly Cat by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Chiara Nasi
1st Place (tie): Just Like Daddy by Meredith Johnson, illustrated by Ellisa DiRenzo
1st Place (tie): Nobody Likes A Pest by Maria Dellaventura, illustrated by Mykhailo Ridkous
1st Place (tie): The Big Day by Terry Lee Caruthers, illustrated by Robert Casilla
1st Place (tie): The Power of Gratitude Unlocking Hidden Treasures by Ruth Maille, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
1st Place (tie): The Power of Kindness Through the Eyes of Children by Ruth Maille, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
1st Place (tie): Wally Whale's Mighty Tail by Kim Linette, illustrated by James Loram
1st Place (tie): What If We Had A Pet Shark? by Deanna Chesley, illustrated by Roksana Barwinska
2nd Place (tie): The Colors of New Hampshire by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
2nd Place (tie): The Mole Book by Theresa Aurand, illustrated by Abby Nurre
2nd Place (tie): Who Knows When it's Bedtime by Geoffrey Haas and Louise Satterfield
2nd Place (tie): Lettuce Get in Trouble by Linda Kuo, illustrated by Mariana Rio
Honorable Mention:
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through Our Solar System by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
The Benevolent Adventure by Jameela Sultan, illustrated by Fadi Salameh
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Daniela Volpari
One Drop, Endless Ripples by Jayshree L. Patel, illustrated by Alexandra McLellan
The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl by Dr. Unseld Robinson, illustrated by Mike Motz
Written on Our Hearts by Ken Wilson, illustrated by Shari Finney
Sammi's Worry by Angela Menzies
Sue's Sky by Lulu Buck, illustrated by Chrys ZYX
A Family for Riley: A Corgi Lover's Tale by Tammy Knudtson, illustrated by Robert Sauber
Squire With Fire: Disappearance of Luka by Joseph Cassis
The Light We Cannot See by Chris Manion, illustrated by Jack Foster
The Slumbering Pearl by Tyler Oliver, illustrated by Gita Treice
You Got This: A Tale of Courage by Wanda Carter Roush, illustrated by Nataly Simmons
AJ and the Bouncing Ball by Joe Burud
Brayden the Brave Goes to the Hospital by Diane Kane, illustrated by Siiri Paton
Quoll’s Great Idea by Joanna Tait, illustrated by Muza Ulasowski
Spinner the Amazing Dolphin: Sea Rescuer by L.D. Murray
The Adventures of Bear and Unicorn by Sparkles Johnson and Sunshine Akbas, illustrated by Savannah Hughes
The Dazzling Dala Herd from Dalarna by Caroline H. Eklund, illustrated by Karen L. Haynes
The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Daniela Volpari
Glory by Christine and Gabe Monroe, illustrated by Hannah Monroe
Nature Parade by Nikki Samuels, illustrated by Martina Heiduczek
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus at the Aquarium Rescue Centre by Caroline Fernandez, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
The Adventures of Princess Anyah of Antibarba: The Fishing Expedition by Eldonie Mason, illustrated by Anson J Henry
The Amazing Adventures Of Beedoh & King by Jaxson Tate, Josiah Tate, James Tate, illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
The Magic Toothbrush by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
The Little Radish by Benjamin Freeman, illustrated by Catherine Bassova
Grandmother Winter/A Solstice Story by Gabrielle Herbertson, illustrated by Lynn Garlick
Stella's Tale of Sea and Sail by Kelly Turner, illustrated by Jacque Watson
Freddie The Fruit Fly by Zane Stuart, illustrated by Liz Sharp
POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance by Neil Goldberg and Niko Nickolaou, illustrated by John Kelly
The Shoemaker’s Dream by Diane Whitacre, illustrated by Shari Finney
Adventures with Divot & Swish: The Superpower of Confidence by Beth Brown, illustrated by Charlotte Strickland
Gaining Her Strength: Butterfly Princess Book 3 by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
Simon's Search for the Scary Dragon by Stephen G. Bowling, illustrated by Vatali Dudarenka
Sincerely, Little Fox by Mr. Noun, illustrated by Aly Elzeiny
Maxine Listens by Dr. Lynda Mubarak, illustrated by Adua Hernandez
My Brother is the Weather by Jeff Karlin
Peter's World by Hugh Clinton
Audrey and Lucy's Backyard Adventure by Jaklen Alkyan
Best Interior Design
1st Place (tie): Curly Cat by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
1st Place (tie): Dinosaurs Living in MY Hair! An Underwater Adventure by Jayne Rose-Vallee, illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins
1st Place (tie): Letting the Cat Out of the Bag Learning ABC Idioms with ASL by Vonda Hamilton, illustrated by Samantha Smith
2nd Place: One Drop, Endless Ripples by Jayshree L. Patel, illustrated by Alexandra McLellan
Honorable Mention:
The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl by Dr. Unseld Robinson, illustrated by Mike Motz
Written on Our Hearts by Ken Wilson, illustrated by Shari Finney
Explore & Color San Francisco Chinatown by Bibi LeBlanc
Quoll’s Great Idea by Joanna Tait, illustrated by Muza Ulasowski
God's Perfectly Awesome Idea (Genesis One) by Claudia West, illustrated by Elettra Cudignotto
The Magic Toothbrush by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
The Shoemaker’s Dream by Diane Whitacre, illustrated by Shari Finney
Best Photography
1st Place: The Eskalets by Christine Villa
2nd Place: Critters in the Neighborhood Come and See with Me by Lynne Goldsmith
Biography/Autobiography
1st Place: Hypatia: Ancient Alexandria's Female Scholar by Billie Holladay Skelley, illustrated by James Paul Skelley
Board Books
1st Place: Rainbow, Rainbow in the Sky by Subani Maheshwari, illustrated by Audeva Joseph
2nd Place: Hedgehogs Can Do Anything by Teal McNeal and Aliera Peterson, illustrated by Keia Barber
Honorable Mention:
Who Knows When it's Bedtime by Geoffrey Haas and Louise Satterfield
To the Moon and Back by Lindsay Gizicki, illustrated by Eleonora Petrova
How to Dress a Dinosaur by Robin Currie, illustrated by Alycia Pace
The Arabic Alphabet of Huruf Island by Ukht Husni, illustrated by Dian Ovieta
Baby Al by John Biemer, illustrated by Cynthia Meadows
Book Trailer
1st Place: Letting the Cat Out of the Bag Learning ABC Idioms with ASL by Vonda Hamilton, illustrated by Samantha Smith
2nd Place: The Butterfly Bee Lady and the Bee by Ig Oliver
Honorable Mention:
Simon Sucks His Toes by Alyssa Stiles, illustrated by Rebecca Jones
When Halloween Was Canceled by F.M. Barrera
Chapter Books
1st Place: Mortimer and Me: The House on Briarwood Lane by Kathie McMahon, illustrated by Tom Tate
2nd Place: Camille Quintella and the Silver Thorn by Rhonda Lindsey Rein
Honorable Mention:
From Panama to New York: Jacquelina's Story by Jacqueline Atkins
In Ryland's Pocket by Lisa Hallett, illustrated by Chelsea Gonzalez
Maddie's Tales: So, You Think I Should Be A What? by Heidi Eagleton, illustrated by Amy Thompson
Master Mouse by Mirja Camphausen, illustrated by Aurora Paulina Kay
Tooth Collector Fairies: Tooth Fairy Day Celebration by Denise Ditto, illustrated by Gabhor Utomo
Bella's Secret by Lynn Marie Lusch
The Freight Train in the Sky by Holden Russell
Becky and Friends: Goats and Ginger Ale Floats by Diane Campbell Green, illustrated by Linda E. Jones
Charity/Making a Difference
1st Place: Dogfish Stands Up to Bullying by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright
2nd Place: You are the Perfect You by Melinda Gibbons
Honorable Mention:
Teddy Loses His Ears by Christine Milkovic Krauss, illustrated by Cierra Van Nes
Chipper Makes Merry by Kimber Fox Morgan, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Glory by Christine and Gabe Monroe, illustrated by Hannah Monroe
Janie's New Legs by Diana Tuorto
My CALMING backpack. La mochila de mi CALMA by Maria Estela Edward, illustrated by Alynor Diaz
The First Unibear by Kathleen J. Shields, illustrated by Aashay Utkarsh
The Joyous Adventures of Whizzojack by David Bush and Jack Zarb Adami
The Monsters Give Back: A Volunteer Service Adventure by Ashley Nevison
The Hero of Hawk's Nest Beach: A Sea Turtle Rescue by Barbara Gervais Ciancimino, illustrated by Diana Delosh
Maxine Listens by Dr. Lynda Mubarak, illustrated by Adua Hernandez
Children’s Nonfiction
1st Place: Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Chiara Nasi
2nd Place: One Drop, Endless Ripples by Jayshree L. Patel, illustrated by Alexandra McLellan
Honorable Mention:
Dance of the Dolphins by Patricia Gleichauf, illustrated by Karen Staszko
Have you ever Met a Morphosis? by Steven King
Color & Learn Endangered Animals of North America by Bibi LeBlanc
Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime by Julie Lavender, illustrated by Shahar Kober
If you walk on the prairie... by Jody Best
The Dazzling Dala Herd from Dalarna by Caroline H. Eklund, illustrated by Karen L. Haynes
My Grandma Taught Me How To Throw Stuff by Jennifer Kuhns, illustrated by Linda Oyler
But Family is Forever by Leslie Gang, illustrated by Misha Narducci
Collecting/Hobbies
1st Place: To Hobbyville We Go! by Timothy Taylor and Alicia Santana-Taylor, illustrated by Robyn Leavens
2nd Place: Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Honorable Mention:
But Family is Forever by Leslie Gang, illustrated by Misha Narducci
Collection of Short Stories
1st Place: Five and Ten: a Fairy Tale, a Few Poems, and a Fable by E.M. Schorb
Cultural Diversity
1st Place (tie): Three Pockets Full: A story of love, family, and tradition by Cindy Rodriguez, illustrated by Begoña Fernández Corbalá
1st Place (tie): The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl by Dr. Unseld Robinson, illustrated by Mike Motz
2nd Place: Why Am I Here? A Child's Book About Purpose by Naomi Dunsen-White, illustrated by Megan D. Rizzo
Honorable Mention:
As Easy as 1 2 3 No Gray Area Number and Color Idioms with ASL by Vonda Hamilton, illustrated by Samantha Smith
Kindness Week by Tahiya Cooper, illustrated by Patricia Grannum
The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody’s Good at Something by Prince A Sanders
Nyima and the Blue Bear: A Tale of Hope and Compassion by Angela Castillo, illustrated by Cher Jiang
Explore & Color San Francisco Chinatown by Bibi LeBlanc
Happy Jack-Sad Jack, A Bullying Story by Mark M. Bello, illustrated by Melinda T. Falgaust
Our Christmas Lantern by Christine Villa, illustrated by Jiliane Vilches
A Nose Apart: The Second Adventure by Deborah Edmisten
I Celebrate My Voice by Nonku Kunene Adumetey, illustrated by Mary K. Biswas
Mama's Home in Taiwan by Chris Huang
Sundays with Abuelita by Teresa Verduzco, illustrated by Gloria Felix
The Blomes and The Smooms and the Impossible Bridge by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
The Joyous Adventures of Whizzojack by David Bush and Jack Zarb Adami
Twin Adventures by TK Sohal, illustrated by Ms. Raman Kaur
Unbelonging by Gayatri Sethi, illustrated by Divya Seshadri
Was I a Dinosaur? by Susanne Darius
Lulu and The Missing Tooth Fairy by S.E. Richey, illustrated by Jhon Ortiz
To Hobbyville We Go! by Timothy Taylor and Alicia Santana-Taylor, illustrated by Robyn Leavens
But Family is Forever by Leslie Gang, illustrated by Misha Narducci
Early Readers
1st Place (tie): Dinny & Smallstack Should’ve Stayed in Bed by Cyrus Oliver II, illustrated by Abdul Qhidir
1st Place (tie): Lady Lucy's Morgan Horse Quest by Karen Gross, illustrated by Dianne Sunda and Debbi Wraga
1st Place (tie): Peanut the Penguin by Aruna M. Lepore
2nd Place: The First Day of School by Kelley Rice, illustrated by Chantiste Beal
Honorable Mention:
Lelia's Aventura by Deborah Burke Henderson, illustrated by Omars Creation
Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise by Ryan O'Connor, illustrated by Michael Paustian
Archiesaurus by Su Pheng Lim, illustrated by Christie Tan
Duck and Friends Go Into Orbit by Donna McFarland, illustrated by Gayatri Ray
The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Daniela Volpari
Jesse True Collection: The Power of Emotions & How to Deal with Big Feelings by Jodi Dee, illustrated by Aigul Nugumanova
MJ and the Big Kitchen Window by Vera Harris, illustrated by Tania Ramirez Cuevas
Prince The Playful Puppy by Eric Owens, illustrated by Sameer Kassar
Spirit of the Saluda River by Diana Tuorto, illustrated by Emmi Gordon
The Magic Toothbrush by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Twin Adventures by TK Sohal, illustrated by Ms. Raman Kaur
The Little Radish by Benjamin Freeman, illustrated by Catherine Bassova
Freddie The Fruit Fly by Zane Stuart, illustrated by Liz Sharp
Adventures with Divot & Swish: The Superpower of Confidence by Beth Brown, illustrated by Charlotte Strickland
Simon's Search for the Scary Dragon by Stephen G. Bowling, illustrated by Vatali Dudarenka
My Brother is the Weather by Jeff Karlin
Educational/Instructional
1st Place (tie): As Easy as 1 2 3 No Gray Area Number and Color Idioms with ASL by Vonda Hamilton, illustrated by Samantha Smith
1st Place (tie): Letting the Cat Out of the Bag Learning ABC Idioms with ASL by Vonda Hamilton, illustrated by Samantha Smith
2nd Place: Good Night (Not Really): Let's Count Forward AND Backward by Nan Evenson, illustrated by Karina Matkevych
Honorable Mention:
Imani's Undersea Adventure by T. M. Jackson
Self-Care with Ted and Friends by Najma Khorrami, illustrated by Maria Ballarin
The Mystery Hidden in a Name by Kathleen Gorman
Exercise/Fitness
1st Place: Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Family Matters
1st Place: Three Pockets Full: A story of love, family, and tradition by Cindy Rodriguez, illustrated by Begoña Fernández Corbalán
2nd Place: My Dad and the Dragon by Montserrat Coughlin Kim, illustrated by Rebekah S. Cheresnick
Honorable Mention:
Beyond A Gluten-Free Dream by Frances Alvarado-Ng, illustrated by Marianne Savage
Our NICU Journey by Sarah Ward, illustrated by Andrea Brasier
To the Earth and Back by Lora Faris, illustrated by Sian James
Let My Colors Go by Courtney Filigenzi, illustrated by Shennen Bersani
Scoochie & Skiddles: Scoochie's Adoption Story by Tom Tracy, illustrated by Dustin James
A Family for Riley: A Corgi Lover's Tale by Tammy Knudtson, illustrated by Robert Sauber
My CALMING backpack. La mochila de mi CALMA by Maria Estela Edward, illustrated by Alynor Diaz
Sundays with Abuelita by Teresa Verduzco, illustrated by Gloria Felix
Who's Jerry? by T. M. Jackson, illustrated by Darwin Marfil
Who's Who with Mr McBoom by Stephanie L Logsdon, illustrated by M.E.B. Stottmann
Rise Up, Little Bluebirds by Kristy Boike, illustrated by Kathryn Inkson
I Am Andi by J.R. Balthazar
A Day At The Races: A Lesson In Friendship (Adventures of Chief and Sarge, Book 2) by C.J. Peterson, illustrated by Davy Jones
The Heart of a Lion: And the Body of a Cat by Shani T. Night, illustrated by Reggie Howard
Spooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
Tino's Home: A Book About Belonging by Erik Wells, illustrated by Ira Baykovska
General
1st Place: Wacky Words by Michele Erickson, illustrated by Priscilla Humay
2nd Place: Rio the Raccoon by Veronica Perry, illustrated by Sue Lewis
Honorable Mention:
The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody’s Good at Something by Prince A Sanders
The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl by Dr. Unseld Robinson, illustrated by Mike Motz
Because You Are Here by Dr. Yasmin salleh, illustrated by Amanda Merrifield
The Amazing Adventures Of Beedoh & King by Jaxson Tate, Josiah Tate, James Tate, illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
Sammie Squatch: It’s Halloween! by Andy and Wendy Picton, illustrated by Santiago Bautista
Little Miss Speaks About Diversity by Linda J. M. Holloway, illustrated by Ryan Battle
Little Miss Linda Goes to Counseling by Linda J. M. Holloway, illustrated by Ryan Battle
Little Miss Linda Speaks Out about Rape by Linda J. M. Holloway, illustrated by Ryan Battle
Green Books/Environmental
1st Place (tie): Grizzly 399 and Her Four Hungry Cubs by Sylvia Medina, illustrated by Morgan Spicer
1st Place (tie): Jade Elephant by Sylvia Medina, illustrated by Andreas Wessel-Therhorn
2nd Place: Still Waiting by Danielle Lee
Honorable Mention:
Dinosaurs Living in MY Hair! An Underwater Adventure by Jayne Rose-Vallee, illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins
Sparrow by Brian Kindall
Lelia's Aventura by Deborah Burke Henderson, illustrated by Omars Creation
Amy and the Tortoise: How Animals Saved the Planet by John Leben
Legend Keepers: The Chosen One by Bruce Smith
Never Lonely by Cole Williams, illustrated by Ian Durneen
The Way Nature Grows: Exploring Permaculture Through Reading, Coloring & Activity by Danielle E. Pereira, illustrated by Sarah Rose Lyons
The S.O.U.R.C.E. by Suzanna L Royse, illustrated by Jo Gershman and Tara Larsen Chang
The Purple Wagon Series: Adventure at the Pond by Joanna Bess, illustrated by Elizabeth Hubbard
Turtle Tube: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Cherry
Smartie the Fartie by May Lin, illustrated by Moran Reudor
Growing Pains
1st Place: Three Pockets Full: A story of love, family, and tradition by Cindy Rodriguez, illustrated by Begoña Fernández Corbalán
2nd Place: You Got This: A Tale of Courage by Wanda Carter Roush, illustrated by Nataly Simmons
Honorable Mention:
Marlon and the Scary Something by Dan Bailes, illustrated by Melissa Gardner
Spooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
Health
1st Place (tie): Beyond A Gluten-Free Dream by Frances Alvarado-Ng, illustrated by Marianne Savage
1st Place (tie): My Peaceful Place by Natalie Nordlund, illustrated by Paige Rule
1st Place (tie): The Adventures of Veggieman: Food Fight! by Karla Farach, illustrated by Rob Foote
1st Place (tie): Transforming Anxiety: Grow Resilience and Confidence by Lauren Mosback, illustrated by Chiara Savarese
2nd Place: Bax and His Bubbles: All About a Kid and His Thoughts by Sonia Amin, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
Honorable Mention:
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Courage is Contagious: Codas & the Coronavirus by Smart Start, LLC
Brayden the Brave Goes to the Hospital by Diane Kane, illustrated by Siiri Paton
The Night the Monsters Came by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Lisa Ciccone
Little Z and Firefly: A Journey to Light and Love by Heather Mishel Williams, illustrated by Kaitlyn Taylor
Penny and the Peanut by Micaa Thomas, illustrated by Shravani Kulkarni
Simon Sucks His Toes by Alyssa Stiles, illustrated by Rebecca Jones
The Magic Toothbrush by Marlene Bryenton, illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Historical Fiction
1st Place: The Dreams of Singers and Sluggers by Antoinette Truglio Martin, illustrated by Penny Weber
2nd Place: Ripped Away by Shirley Vernick
Honorable Mention:
The Mystery Hidden in a Name by Kathleen Gorman
The Long Shadow by Phyllis Wheeler
Vivie's Secret by Terry Lee Caruthers
Historical Nonfiction
1st Place: Hypatia: Ancient Alexandria's Female Scholar by Billie Holladay Skelley, illustrated by James Paul Skelley
2nd Place: Black History: Tina and Gina discover twelve people of color by Barbara J. Freeman, illustrated by Ruth Araceli Rodriguez
Holiday
1st Place (tie): Dachshund Through the Snow by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ana Sebastian
1st Place (tie): Bethlehem Barn by Debra Westgate-Silva, illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski
1st Place (tie): POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance by Neil Goldberg and Niko Nickolaou, illustrated by John Kelly
2nd Place: Gingersnap Snatcher by Vicky Weber, illustrated by Svitlana Liuta
Honorable Mention:
Rosie the Farm Truck by Victoria Scudder, illustrated by Kam Bayo
The Treasured Tree by Michele Erickson, illustrated by Priscilla Humay
Bunster, An Easter Story by Christine Panzer
It’s the Spirit of Christmas, Peaches! by Shaundra Bartlett Lerman
The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Daniela Volpari
Cindi's Chocolate Valentine by Beverley Reichman
Rabbit at the Sliding Door: Chloe's Story by Denise Lee Branco
Tooth Collector Fairies: Tooth Fairy Day Celebration by Denise Ditto, illustrated by Gabhor Utomo
The Kitten's First Christmas by Finley J Keller
Goodness Gracious Golly Gee: I Forgot My Christmas Tree! by Carol and Cori Burcham, illustrated by Agus Prajogo
The Magical Christmas Reunion by Samaria and Triandos Luke
The Kittens and The Pumpkin Patch by Finley J Keller
Humor
1st Place: Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich! by Sarina Siebenaler, illustrated by Gabby Correia
2nd Place: Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Honorable Mention:
Jack Finds a Hobby by Shirley Bradley, illustrated by Charlotte Watkins
Lulu and The Missing Tooth Fairy by S.E. Richey, illustrated by Jhon Ortiz
Venus Underwater: Songs from Mermaidia by Julia Hengst, illustrated by Esther Samuels-Davis
Smartie the Fartie by May Lin, illustrated by Moran Reudor
LGBTQ+
Honorable Mention:
The Case of the Missing Lighting Bat: An Evan Sinclair Mystery by Victor Evans
But Family is Forever by Leslie Gang, illustrated by Misha Narducci
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place (tie): Dark Horse at Oak Lane Stable (Book 3) by Kerri Lukasavitz
1st Place (tie): The Math Kids, The Triangle Secret by David Cole, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
2nd Place: Sparrow by Brian Kindall
Honorable Mention:
The Worry Knot by Mary Bleckwehl
Erift's Journeys: Secrets of The Sealed Forest by J.T. Tenera
The Butterfly Bee Lady and the Bee by Ig Oliver
Lucy & Dee, The Silk Road by Kirsten Marion
The Greatest Cause of Mia Dubois by Chris Casavant
Gray Horse at Oak Lane Stable (Book 2) by Kerri Lukasavitz
The Enchanted by Ricki Walters
Curious World of Dandy-Lion by Lorraine Hawley, illustrated by Jocie Salveson
Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy: Magic, Mayhem, and Monsters by Hallie Christensen
Mystery of the Khar Chuluu by Wilson Whitlow
The Case of the Missing Lighting Bat: An Evan Sinclair Mystery by Victor Evans
A Quest for the Secret Formula by Christine Thomas Doran, illustrated by Bob O'Brien
Janie's New Legs by Diana Tuorto
Luck of the Draw by Diana Tuorto
My Desert Sun by Diana Tuorto
Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi
The Caroler by Liza Martini
The S.O.U.R.C.E. by Suzanna L Royse, illustrated by Jo Gershman and Tara Larsen Chang
The Sky We Shared by Shirley Vernick
To Fly on a Cloud: Maine by Mike Edgecomb, illustrated by Tegan Graham
Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps
I Am Andi by J.R. Balthazar
Rudy Doesn’t Like Roger by Monica Zane
Turtle Tube: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Cherry
The Big Ugly Sweater by Laura Sturgeon
Mystery
1st Place: The Math Kids, The Triangle Secret by David Cole, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
2nd Place: Secrets in September by Doreen McAvoy
New Author: Fiction
1st Place: Molly's Big Score by Katie Purcell, illustrated by Maggie Glisan
2nd Place: Still Waiting by Danielle Lee
Honorable Mention:
Colin Gets More Than Wings by Kimberly L. Smith, illustrated by Jeremy Wells
My Dad and the Dragon by Montserrat Coughlin Kim, illustrated by Rebekah S. Cheresnick
Peanut the Penguin by Aruna M. Lepore
To the Earth and Back by Lora Faris, illustrated by Sian James
You Belong Too by Tara Anderson, illustrated by Carissa Harris
Have You Seen My Friends? by Monica H. Kang, illustrated by Khadeeja Qureshi
Lucy & Dee, The Silk Road by Kirsten Marion
William's Wondering Week by Jacqueline Klouda, illustrated by Jeff Mora
A Star Upon A Dream by Kendall Newell, illustrated by Salvador Capuyan
The Enchanted by Ricki Walters
Lettuce Get in Trouble by Linda Kuo, illustrated by Mariana Rio
You are the Perfect You by Melinda Gibbons
Dax to the Max by Scott Feld, illustrated by Kezzia Crossley
Chipper Makes Merry by Kimber Fox Morgan, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Magnificent Matt and the Missing Coin by Debra Lenser, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
A Penguin's Quest by Scott McDermott, illustrated by Christine Anderson
Soar: The Incredible Journey of Hendrix and Ryder by Letitia B. Burton, illustrated by Caitlin O'Dwyer
There's A Spider In My Closet by Elena Schietinger
A Family for Riley: A Corgi Lover's Tale by Tammy Knudtson, illustrated by Robert Sauber
The Light We Cannot See by Chris Manion, illustrated by Jack Foster
Archiesaurus by Su Pheng Lim, illustrated by Christie Tan
Butterfly Love From Above by Melissa Stuart
Spinner the Amazing Dolphin: Sea Rescuer by L.D. Murray
Brooke The Chook by Stefano Botti, illustrated by Zahirul Islam
In Ryland's Pocket by Lisa Hallett, illustrated by Chelsea Gonzalez
It's Great to Be Me: Daily Affirmations for Children by Melissa Ahonen, illustrated by Daria Shamolina
Jack Finds a Hobby by Shirley Bradley, illustrated by Charlotte Watkins
Joy Outside the Box by Joy McKay
Li Na is My Name by Lisa Wee
Little Z and Firefly: A Journey to Light and Love by Heather Mishel Williams, illustrated by Kaitlyn Taylor
Maddie's Tales: So, You Think I Should Be A What? by Heidi Eagleton, illustrated by Amy Thompson
My First Hunt by Beverly King
Prince The Playful Puppy by Eric Owens, illustrated by Sameer Kassar
Tea Over Tales: The World of Tabula Rasa by Katie Mcinnes
The Adventures of Libby Lu/ Libby Lu and the Sock Tree by Miranda Sada and Gabriel Hasson, illustrated by Rafael and Leilani Hasson
The Adventures of Princess Anyah of Antibarba: The Fishing Expedition by Eldonie Mason, illustrated by Anson J Henry
The Amazing Adventures Of Beedoh & King by Jaxson Tate, Josiah Tate, James Tate, illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
The Snail That Wanted To Hop! by Joan Enockson
Twin Adventures by TK Sohal, illustrated by Ms. Raman Kaur
Up Up You Go Jo! by Mariam Shapera, illustrated by I Cenizal
What I Like Best About Being Small by Jeff Bowers, illustrated by McKenzie Fujimoto
Who's Jerry? by T. M. Jackson, illustrated by Darwin Marfil
To Hobbyville We Go! by Timothy Taylor and Alicia Santana-Taylor, illustrated by Robyn Leavens
A Forest Fiesta: The Fiver Party! by Kavin Aravind, illustrated by Jacqueline Machado
Rudy Doesn’t Like Roger by Monica Zane
Turtle Tube: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Cherry
Outdoor Recreation
1st Place: Mountain Girl by Rae Rankin, illustrated by J San
2nd Place: My First Hunt by Beverly King
Honorable Mention:
Birds Are Everywhere by Janet Tlachac-Toonen
Where My Boat Takes Me by Theresa Wilson, illustrated by JP Roberts
Adventures with Divot & Swish: The Superpower of Confidence by Beth Brown, illustrated by Charlotte Strickland
Cloud Jumpers by Tracy Ahrens, illustrated by Eugene Ruble
Critters in the Neighborhood Come and See with Me by Lynne Goldsmith
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place (tie): The Power of Gratitude Unlocking Hidden Treasures by Ruth Maille, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
1st Place (tie): The Power of Kindness Through the Eyes of Children by Ruth Maille, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
1st Place (tie): Emily Bean and the Flying Machine by Genevieve McLaughlin, illustrated by Mykhail Ridkous
1st Place (tie): Three Pockets Full: A story of love, family, and tradition by Cindy Rodriguez, illustrated by Begoña Fernández Corbalán
1st Place (tie): Nobody Likes A Pest by Maria Dellaventura, illustrated by Mykhailo Ridkous
2nd Place (tie): Now What? by Brenda Faatz, illustrated by Peter Trimarco
2nd Place (tie): Antoinette and the Story of the Jellyfish Monster by Alison McGregor, illustrated by Arielle Shira
Honorable Mention:
Abella Goes to the Rodeo by Zane Carson Carruth
Dogfish Stands Up to Bullying by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright
Peanut the Penguin by Aruna M. Lepore
Swish's Mobile Dilemna by Matthias Krug, illustrated by Nikos Yanopulos
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through Our Solar System by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
To the Earth and Back by Lora Faris, illustrated by Sian James
What If We Had A Pet Shark? by Deanna Chesley, illustrated by Roksana Barwinska
A Crocodile in the Family by Kitty Black, illustrated by Daron Parton
Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! by Marlene M. Bell, illustrated by Grace Sandford
Nervous Rex by Michael Burns, illustrated by Oleg Goncharov
Alastair McAllister Goes to School by Valerie Ramer, illustrated by Kat Harrington
Have You Seen My Friends? by Monica H. Kang, illustrated by Khadeeja Qureshi
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
Please Don't Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit by Michelle Feinberg, illustrated by Anna Mosca
The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody’s Good at Something by Prince A Sanders
William's Wondering Week by Jacqueline Klouda, illustrated by Jeff Mora
Jack and Jill and the Man in the Moon by Tamra Andrews, illustrated by Claudie C. Bergeron
Who Knows When it's Bedtime by Geoffrey Haas and Louise Satterfield
Bobby the Bear and His Big Surprise by Ryan O'Connor, illustrated by Michael Paustian
Reach for The Stars by Steph Blore, illustrated by Cheryl Ferrari
You are the Perfect You by Melinda Gibbons
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Daniela Volpari
Alpacas Don't Get Angry by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Joanna Jarc Robinson
Good Friends Stick Together by Diane Tomczak
The Light We Cannot See by Chris Manion, illustrated by Jack Foster
The Slumbering Pearl by Tyler Oliver, illustrated by Gita Treice
What if the Moon ... by Tracy Ahrens
AJ and the Bouncing Ball by Joe Burud
Dusty's Big Oops! by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
Meet the Quackers by Tania Guarino, illustrated by Shane Crampton
Monster Charms by Andrea Subelka McGranahan, illustrated by Maaz Faraan
The Adventures of Bear and Unicorn by Sparkles Johnson and Sunshine Akbas, illustrated by Savannah Hughes
The Magnificent Butterfly by Larry Meyer, illustrated by Rasika Sameera
I Celebrate My Voice by Nonku Kunene Adumetey, illustrated by Mary K. Biswas
Into Justin's World by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
Josh and Andy's Spectacular Flying Adventures: Part 1: Flying Lessons by Stephen and Kevin Devaney, illustrated by Tonya Grifkin
Mystery at Sea: A Noah's Ark Tale by Sylvie Bordzuk
Nature Parade by Nikki Samuels, illustrated by Martina Heiduczek
Sereia’s Star Wish by Avó Alice
The Adventures of Mel & An by Nija Morenike' MatoryThe Adventures of Mel & An Nija Morenike' Matory, illustrated by Anais Balbas
The Blomes and The Smooms and the Impossible Bridge by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
Tutti Yoga Story of Self-Acceptance by Agnieszka Migew, illustrated by Joe Parry
Up Up You Go Jo! by Mariam Shapera, illustrated by I Cenizal
Who's Who with Mr McBoom by Stephanie L Logsdon, illustrated by M.E.B. Stottmann
Grandfather Tree by Zenaida Feraud-Pfisterer, illustrated by Jeanne Conway
But Family is Forever by Leslie Gang, illustrated by Misha Narducci
The great race and other stories from China by May Lin, illustrated by Abigail Tan
How Angel Horses Become Unicorns by Diana Tuorto, illustrated by Sam Vella
The Purple Wagon Series: Adventure in the Dark by Joanna Bess, illustrated by Elizabeth Hubbard
Mischief Farm by Steph Blore, illustrated by Titti Backstroem
ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups by Dave Ball
A Bike for Buster by Junior & Reba McLaughlin, illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place (tie): The Power of Gratitude Unlocking Hidden Treasures by Ruth Maille, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
1st Place (tie): The Power of Kindness Through the Eyes of Children by Ruth Maille, illustrated by Pardeep Mehra
1st Place (tie): Three Pockets Full: A story of love, family, and tradition by Cindy Rodriguez, illustrated by Begoña Fernández Corbalán
1st Place (tie): Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Giulia Lombardo
2nd Place (tie): Nobody Likes A Pest by Maria Dellaventura, illustrated by Mykhailo Ridkous
2nd Place (tie): Dachshund Through the Snow by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ana Sebastian
2nd Place (tie): POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance by Neil Goldberg and Niko Nickolaou, illustrated by John Kelly
Honorable Mention:
Bravo Anjali by Sheetal Sheth, illustrated by Lucia Soto
Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Chiara Nasi
A Garden Home for Normy the Gnome by Cindy L. Shirley, illustrated by Cleoward L. Sy
A Home for Benny by Kate Spreter, illustrated by Jiliane Vilches
As Easy as 1 2 3 No Gray Area Number and Color Idioms with ASL by Vonda Hamilton, illustrated by Samantha Smith
Colin Gets More Than Wings by Kimberly L. Smith, illustrated by Jeremy Wells
Curly Cat by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
Dance of the Dolphins by Patricia Gleichauf, illustrated by Karen Staszko
Dinosaurs Living in MY Hair! An Underwater Adventure by Jayne Rose-Vallee, illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins
Just Like Daddy by Meredith Johnson, illustrated by Ellisa DiRenzo
Kai the Loneliest Palm Tree by Cindi Handley Goodeaux, illustrated by Jack Foster
Mrs. Noah by Patti Richards, illustrated by Alice Pieroni
Now What? by Brenda Faatz, illustrated by Peter Trimarco
Peanut the Penguin by Aruna M. Lepore
Rio the Raccoon by Veronica Perry, illustrated by Sue Lewis
Rosie the Farm Truck by Victoria Scudder, illustrated by Kam Bayo
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through Our Solar System by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
The Absolute Truth About Woodpeckers by Matt Lome
The Big Day by Terry Lee Caruthers, illustrated by Robert Casilla
The Colors of New Hampshire by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
Why Am I Here? A Child's Book About Purpose by Naomi Dunsen-White, illustrated by Megan D. Rizzo
Welcome to Planet Positive by Susan Ross, illustrated by Jessica Pavelock
Daddy Am I beautiful? by Michelle Lazurek, illustrated by Apryl Stott
Lulu the Unstoppable Dancing Dog by Marie Dimitrova, illustrated by Romi Caron
The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody’s Good at Something by Prince A Sanders
A Star Upon A Dream by Kendall Newell, illustrated by Salvador Capuyan
The Mole Book by Theresa Aurand, illustrated by Abby Nurre
Allie the Albino Squirrel by E. K. McCoy, illustrated by Ghazal Qadri
Lettuce Get in Trouble by Linda Kuo, illustrated by Mariana Rio
Mommy, am I strong? by Michelle Lazurek, illustrated by Scott Spinks
The Case of the Giggles by Karen M. Bobos, illustrated by Brittany Roberson
Treasure Isle: A Swashbuckling Tale of a Boy and his Parrot by Catherine Corcoran, illustrated by Natalie Lundeen
You are the Perfect You by Melinda Gibbons
How The Goldfish Got Its Name by Elena Schietinger, illustrated by Nick Harran
The Elegant Emu by Karen M. Bobos, illustrated by Emily Hercock
The Wind's Tale by Paul Steven Stone, illustrated by Carla Carey
Chipper Makes Merry by Kimber Fox Morgan, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Magnificent Matt and the Missing Coin by Debra Lenser, illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl by Dr. Unseld Robinson, illustrated by Mike Motz
The Birdhouse Bash!: Where Friends Flock Together by Christopher Freitag, illustrated by Francis Toriaga
There's A Spider In My Closet by Elena Schietinger
A Family for Riley: A Corgi Lover's Tale by Tammy Knudtson, illustrated by Robert Sauber
Alpacas Don't Get Angry by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Joanna Jarc Robinson
Squire With Fire: Disappearance of Luka by Joseph Cassis
The Light We Cannot See by Chris Manion, illustrated by Jack Foster
Nora & her not-just-a-toothbrush by Megan Anderluh, illustrated by Hannah Kang
The Lovey That Came to Life by Karen M. Bobos, illustrated by Emily Hercock
Because You Are Here by Dr. Yasmin Salleh, illustrated by Amanda Merrifield
Dusty's Big Oops! by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
Happy Love Sprinkles by Maria DiCostanzo and Kim Messina, illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt
Tach plays in Croke Park by Saniya Chughtai
The Night the Monsters Came by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Lisa Ciccone
Gertie Saves the Day by Karen Nespoli
How to Hug a Cloud by Jacqueline Vollat, illustrated by Noor Alshalabi
Imani's Undersea Adventure by T. M. Jackson
Into Justin's World by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
Lil’ Lita Tells Cousin Morgan Adventure by Nina Rickenbacker Edwards, illustrated by Cameron Wilson
One Box Many Hearts by Bayan Khaled, illustrated by Fadi Salameh
Rosa's Monarch Butterfly by Ann Driscoll and Martha Driscoll, illustrated by Susan Andra Lion
Sereia’s Star Wish by Avó Alice
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus at the Aquarium Rescue Centre by Caroline Fernandez, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
The Adventures of Princess Anyah of Antibarba: The Fishing Expedition by Eldonie Mason, illustrated by Anson J Henry
The Amazing Adventures Of Beedoh & King by Jaxson Tate, Josiah Tate, James Tate, illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
The Blomes and The Smooms and the Impossible Bridge by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
The Sky Is Her Limit by Hala Abu Saad, illustrated by Aly Elzeny
Twin Adventures by TK Sohal, illustrated by Ms. Raman Kaur
Valor & Victor and The Zombies From Earth by Tracy Detz, illustrated by Monika Suska
Who's to Say? by Deven Tellis, illustrated by Courtney Monday
The Hero of Hawk's Nest Beach: A Sea Turtle Rescue by Barbara Gervais Ciancimino, illustrated by Diana Delosh
Stella's Tale of Sea and Sail by Kelly Turner, illustrated by Jacque Watson
The great race and other stories from China by May Lin, illustrated by Abigail Tan
The Things Friendship Brings by Jamie Hitt
The Too Tall Giraffe by Christine Maier, illustrated by Aviva Brueckner
I Know You Can Do It, You Know You Can, Too! by Elena Schietinger
Perking Up Poe by Brian Eltz
Adventures with Divot & Swish: The Superpower of Confidence by Beth Brown, illustrated by Charlotte Strickland
Gaining Her Strength: Butterfly Princess Book 3 by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
Simon's Search for the Scary Dragon by Stephen G. Bowling, illustrated by Vatali Dudarenka
Detective LB and Hopper: The Case of the Missing Chocolate Frogs by Janey Gaston, illustrated by Anil Tortop
Where in the World Will I Find the Perfect Pet? by Laura Sturgeon, illustrated by Abriel Chadwick
Martie Merganser and the Big Waterfall by Cassie Sano
Cloud Jumpers by Tracy Ahrens, illustrated by Eugene Ruble
Ruvi Rhino Lost Her "No" by Kim Linette, illustrated by James Loram
Lisa Goes to France by Patrick Adams, illustrated by Gary Undercuffler
Ellibot and Aunt Maple by Sharon CassanoLochman, illustrated by Lucy Belle
Red Fred by Belinda Cai
The Heart of a Lion: And the Body of a Cat by Shani T. Night, illustrated by Reggie Howard Audrey and Lucy's Backyard Adventure by Jaklen Alkyan
Poetry
1st Place: Her Poems: Women Poets Who Changed the World by Camille S. Campbell
2nd Place: Dinosaurs Living in My Hair! An Underwater Adventure by Jayne Rose-Vallee, illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins
Honorable Mention:
Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? by Junia Wonders, illustrated by Chiara Nasi
The Colors of New Hampshire by Angela Welch, illustrated by Sarah Boudreau
The Wings of Adversity by Vanessa Caraveo
Venus Underwater: Songs from Mermaidia by Julia Hengst, illustrated by Esther Samuels-Davis
Gaining Her Strength: Butterfly Princess Book 3 by Alisa Hope Wagner, illustrated by Albert Morales
The Adventures of Zippy And Elly In Rhyme Time by Peggy Bankston
School Issues
1st Place (tie): Dogfish Stands Up to Bullying by Rita Reed, illustrated by Craig Cartwright
1st Place (tie): The Polka-Dotted Penguin by Amy Moy
1st Place (tie): The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl by Dr. Unseld Robinson, illustrated by Mike Motz
2nd Place (tie): Kindness Week by Tahiya Cooper, illustrated by Patricia Grannum
2nd Place (tie): The Too Tall Giraffe by Christine Maier, illustrated by Aviva Brueckner
Honorable Mention:
Colin Gets More Than Wings by Kimberly L. Smith, illustrated by Jeremy Wells
Curly Cat by Jennifer Somervell, illustrated by Zerika van Jaarsveld
You Belong Too by Tara Anderson, illustrated by Carissa Harris
The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody’s Good at Something by Prince A Sanders
What If There Was No School? by Andalous Ibrahim, illustrated by Zahra Amini
William's Wondering Week by Jacqueline Klouda, illustrated by Jeff Mora
A Star Upon A Dream by Kendall Newell, illustrated by Salvador Capuyan
Allie the Albino Squirrel by E.K. McCoy, illustrated by Ghazal Qadri
Sue's Sky by Lulu Buck, illustrated by Chrys ZYX
Alpacas Don't Get Angry by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Joanna Jarc Robinson
Dusty's Big Oops! by Tammy Fortune, illustrated by Pieter Els
Happy Jack-Sad Jack, A Bullying Story by Mark M. Bello, illustrated by Melinda T. Falgaust
I Love My Happy Hair by Linda J. M. Holloway, illustrated by Ryan Batlle
The Blomes and The Smooms and the Impossible Bridge by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
Twin Adventures by TK Sohal, illustrated by Ms. Raman Kaur
Earthly Angel The Pandemic Through The Eyes of Michael by Carolyn Benjamin
The Things Friendship Brings by Jamie Hitt
The Purple Wagon Series: Adventure at the Park by Joanna Bess, illustrated by Elizabeth Hubbard
The Heart of a Lion: And the Body of a Cat by Shani T. Night, illustrated by Reggie Howard
The Kittens and The Baby Skunk by Finley J Keller
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place: Visitant: The Hidden Genome - A Young Adult Sci-Fi Novel by Pamela Cannalte
2nd Place: Erift's Journeys: Secrets of The Sealed Forest by J.T. Tenera
Honorable Mention:
The Enchanted by Ricki Walters
Mystery of the Khar Chuluu by Wilson Whitlow
Hell Holes: A Slave's Revenge by Donald Firesmith
Lucy & Dee, The Silk Road by Kirsten Marion
Special Needs/Disability Awareness
1st Place: The Polka-Dotted Penguin by Amy Moy
2nd Place: The Worry Knot by Mary Bleckwehl
Honorable Mention:
Letting the Cat Out of the Bag Learning ABC Idioms with ASL by Vonda Hamilton, illustrated by Samantha Smith
Teddy Loses His Ears by Christine Milkovic Krauss, illustrated by Cierra Van Nes
Geoff's New View by Jennie Cavanagh, illustrated by Agus Prajogo
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Louie and the Dictator by Lisa Bournelis
The Special Needs Children by Sandra Gbotoe and Michelle Lazurek
Artism and Me, Autism Within My Heart in Color by Maggie Russell
Can You? A Food Allergy Story by Emily Duty, illustrated by Debasish Sarma
Molly's Big Score by Katie Purcell, illustrated by Maggie Glisan
Into Justin's World by Heather Davis, illustrated by Corryn Webb
Little Miss Linda Speaks Out about Sickle Cell Disease by Linda J. M. Holloway, illustrated by Ryan Batlle
My CALMING backpack. La mochila de mi CALMA by Maria Estela Edward, illustrated by Alynor Diaz
Who's Jerry? by T. M. Jackson, illustrated by Darwin Marfil
Field Day for Eugene by Maria Lei Antonio, illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire
Bella's Secret by Lynn Marie Lusch
I am normal and so are you by Ashley Eddy, illustrated by Nguyen Phan
Maxine Listens by Dr. Lynda Mubarak, illustrated by Adua Hernandez
Spiritual/Religious
1st Place: Bethlehem Barn by Debra Westgate-Silva, illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski
2nd Place (tie): Seed, Plant, Harvest by Sandy Hill, illustrated by Gene Hill
2nd Place (tie): The Ultimate Eid Gift by Reem Alajmi, illustrated by Vanessa Alexandre
Honorable Mention:
Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime by Julie Lavender, illustrated by Shahar Kober
The Light We Cannot See by Chris Manion, illustrated by Jack Foster
God's Perfectly Awesome Idea (Genesis One) by Claudia West, illustrated by Elettra Cudignotto
The Christmas Gift: A Mia and Co. Adventure by Mary Alice Archer
Timothy Talks to Jesus by Irene Steele, illustrated by Jason Langford
We Are Made to Praise! by Esther Blair
Sports
1st Place: Whitney Wins Everything: A Tiny Ninja Book by Sasha Graham, illustrated by Angelina Valieva
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
1st Place: The Math Kids, The Triangle Secret by David Cole, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
2nd Place: The Adventures of Grandmasaurus at the Aquarium Rescue Centre by Caroline Fernandez, illustrated by Shannon O'Toole
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place: Space Story by W.W. Marplot
2nd Place: The Tale of Sandora by Rachel Woolsey
Honorable Mention:
Visitant: The Hidden Genome - A Young Adult Sci-Fi Novel by Pamela Cannalte
Vivie's Secret by Terry Lee Caruthers
Young Adult Nonfiction
1st Place: Unbelonging by Gayatri Sethi, illustrated by Divya Seshadri
Youth Author Fiction
1st Place: The Wishner's Masquerade by Camille S. Campbell
2nd Place: Still Waiting by Danielle Lee
Honorable Mention:
Born on the First of Two by Anya Geist
The Amazing Adventures Of Beedoh & King by Jaxson Tate, Josiah Tate, James Tate, illustrated by Tyrus Goshay
The Monsters Give Back - A Volunteer Service Adventure by Ashley Nevison
A Link Between Two Worlds/ Un Lien Entre Deux Mondes by Gabriella Kikwaki
Unpublished Manuscript
Honorable Mention:
If Wishes Were Horses by Dianne Wright
*E-Book Award Winners*
Animals/Pets
1st Place: A Friend For Milton by Laura Williams-Burke, illustrated by Ashley Idell
2nd Place: A Golf Ball in Her Shoe by Patricia Pedraza-Nafziger, illustrated by Wendy Leach
Honorable Mention:
Adventures with Apollo: The Cat Who Rules Rooftops by Brenda DeHaan
Theodore and The Cat with the Missing Sock by Cory Q Tan
Arts/Music
1st Place: In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument? by Lisa Baker, illustrated by Joy Baik
Best Cover Design
1st Place: Jungle Scrumble by Kirstie Watson, illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
2nd Place: Unfortunate: Book 1 in the UN Series by Kailey Bright
Honorable Mention:
The Red Eyes by Lee Ching Kai
Best Illustrations
1st Place: Petal & Nettle & The Big Birthday Surprise by Kirstie Watson, illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
2nd place: Spooky Noor by Nirdesha Munasinghe
Honorable Mention:
IF by James R Smith, illustrated by Kenny Kiernan
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through Our Solar System by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
The Fancy Schmancy Lifeguard: A Tale of Bravery by Gilda Boram
Biography/Autobiography
Honorable Mention:
Chase Your Dreams Little Princess by Aastha Miranpuri
How I Found My Purpose by Carolyn Cutler Hughes
Chapter Books
1st Place: Secret Magic - Evie Everyday Witch by Elena Paige
2nd place: Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Charity/Making a Difference
1st Place: Eka and the Elephants: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story by Once Upon a Dance, illustrated by Cristian Gheorghita
2nd place: SOS So Cool by Cameron Stelzer
Honorable Mention:
The Gift by Lizzie Jayne
Children’s Nonfiction
1st Place: A Lovebird Named Lucy by Jaklen Alkyan
Cultural Diversity
1st Place: Lily May and the Ruby Shoes Blues by Danielle Diestl, illustrated by Fani Bela
2nd place: Our Very Greek Easter by Kassi Psifogeorgou, illustrated by Laura Mocelin
Honorable Mention:
Chase Your Dreams Little Princess by Aastha Miranpuri
Our Little Promise by Priya Pasumarthy, illustrated by Maria Stoyanova
Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Tales for Two by Nathan Chan, illustrated by Jonathan Ji
Early Readers
1st Place: Doug the Snail by Steven Lamb
Educational/Instructional
1st Place: Adventures With Glen The Search For The Number Ten: Learn Your Numbers One to Ten, Picture Book Age 3-6 by Kathy Ericsson
Exercise/Fitness
1st Place: Dance Stance: Beginning Ballet for Young Dancers with Ballerina Konora by Once Upon a Dance, illustrated by Stella Mongodi
General
1st Place: Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Green/Environmental
1st Place: Happy Little Pine by Nirdesha Munasinghe
Food-Related
1st Place: Queen Bee's Alphabet Cookbook: Teaching Basic English Skills and Healthy Nutrition One Bite at a Time! by Mariah Ecker RD and Teri Ecker
Health
1st Place: Bubble Head, It's Time for Bed by Misty Black, illustrated by Ana Rankovic
Historical Fiction
1st Place: Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Humor
1st Place: Gelo: The Italian-Ice Snowman by Michael Girgenti, illustrated by Italo Bispo
2nd Place: Silly Animal Rhymes and Stories: Zoo Two by Anil NA, illustrated by Kalpart
Honorable Mention:
Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
LGBTQ+
1st Place: Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place: Code of Rainbow: Soaring Flame and the Dragon-transcending Magimal (Book 1) by Weiqi Wang
2nd Place: The Spy Network by Kamea Aloha Jr. Lafontaine, illustrated by Kealani Lafontaine
Honorable Mention:
Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Mystery
1st Place: Spooky Noor by Nirdesha Munasinghe
New Author: Fiction
1st Place: Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters (Team Supercrew Series) by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn, illustrated by Sergio De Giorgi
2nd Place: Maisley's Moon by A. Joseph Claycomb
Honorable Mention:
Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Ryan Daniels...I Want to stay Home! by Ada Aguilar
New Author: Nonfiction
1st Place: Chase Your Dreams Little Princess by Aastha Miranpuri
Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place: The Witch's Cat and The Broomstick Blunder by Kirstie Watson, illustrated by Magdalena Sawko
2nd Place: My Good Friend, Ted! by Robyn Gram-Barclay
Honorable Mention:
A Friend For Milton by Laura Williams-Burke, illustrated by Ashley Idell
A Papillon Pumpkin Tale by Kevin Brougher, illustrated by Jessica Warrick
Giraffe's Wings by Yebin Sim, illustrated by Gabgyu Lee
Happenstance Farms: A New Home by S McMichael, illustrated by Justo Borrero
IF by James R Smith, illustrated by Kenny Kiernan
Jungle Scrumble by Kirstie Watson, illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
Mira and the Mysterious Dragon by Jennifer Wang
Petal & Nettle & The Big Birthday Surprise by Kirstie Watson, illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
Pirate Mouse - Hunt For The Treasure Thief by Kirstie Watson, illustrated by Sirma Karagusovia
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through Our Solar System by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
The Adventures of Bubble Boy by Gerry Cav
The Fancy Schmancy Lifeguard - A Tale of Bravery by Gilda Boram
Wonderful Wishes by Kelly Louise Jarris
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place: Mighty Mara by Carina Ho and Jesse Byrd, illustrated by Monica Paola Rodriguez
2nd Place: A Golf Ball in Her Shoe by Patricia Pedraza-Nafziger, illustrated by Wendy Leach
Honorable Mention:
A Lovebird Named Lucy by Jaklen Alkyan
Grandpa Kevin's...The Gingerbread Man by Kevin Brougher, illustrated by Jessica Warrick
Happenstance Farms: A New Home by S McMichael, illustrated by Justo Borrero
Mira and the Mysterious Dragon by Jennifer Wang
Prometheus by Simon Spence, illustrated by Colm Lawton
Sam & Sadie Super Sleuths by Alva Sachs, illustrated by Patricia Krebs
Tales for Two by Nathan Chan, illustrated by Jonathan Ji
Tex the Explorer: Journey Through Our Solar System by Ellie Smith, illustrated by Eyen Johnson
Tommy Turtle by Mary Schmidt and Michael Schmidt
School Issues
1st Place: Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday by Alysson Foti Bourque, illustrated by Chiara Civati
2nd Place: Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters (Team Supercrew Series) by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn, illustrated by Sergio De Giorgi
Honorable Mention:
Fun Poems for Your Child: Feeding Your Child's Imagination by Jenny Carey
Billy the Bully by Sharon Linen-Fordham and Kierra Linen
Ryan Daniels...I Want to stay Home! by Ada Aguilar
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place: Code of Rainbow: Legends of Azure and the Masked Planet (Book 3) by Weiqi Wang
2nd Place: Sword and Sorcery: Frostfire by Ethan Avery
Honorable Mention:
Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
Sun & Dream by J. Steven Lamperti
Unfortunate: Book 1 in the UN Series by Kailey Bright
Special Needs/Disability Awareness
1st Place: Might Mara by Carina Ho and Jesse Byrd, illustrated by Monica Paola Rodriguez
2nd Place: When Things Get Too Loud by Anne Alcott
Honorable Mention:
A Great Day Out with Mr. Woods by Cory Q Tan
Spirituality/Religion
1st Place: The Gift by Lizzie Jayne
Sports
1st Place: Danny Mann Super Fan by Ian Slatter
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place: Code of Rainbow: Ancient Barons and the Returned Assassin (Book 2) by Weiqi Wang
2nd Place: Dragon Twins: The Awakening by Chriss Bury
Honorable Mention:
Royal Planet by ChristinaJ
The Ghost Hunter by Steve Altier
The Finest Lies by David Naiman
Unfortunate: Book 1 in the UN Series by Kailey Bright
Youth Author Fiction
1st Place: Teen's Guide to Fun Social Distancing During Covid-19 by Camille Campbell