Moonbeam Children's Book Awards "Celebrating youthful curiosity,
discovery and learning
through books and reading"
2010
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* Available Categories *
  1. Board Book/Cloth Book
  2. Alphabet/Counting Book
  3. Pop-up/Cut-out
  4. Activity Book 1 – Games, Arts & Crafts, etc.
  5. Activity Book 2 – Educational, Science, History
  6. Book with Music/Theatrical
  7. Picture Book - Preschool
  8. Picture Book - 4-8 Year Old
  9. Picture Book - All Ages
  10. Juvenile Fiction – Early Reader/1st Chapter books
  11. Pre-Teen Fiction – General
  12. Pre-Teen Fiction – Fantasy
  13. Pre-Teen Fiction - Historical/Cultural
  14. Young Adult Fiction - General
  15. Young Adult Fiction – Fantasy/Sci-Fi
  16. Young Adult Fiction – Horror/Mystery
  17. Young Adult Fiction – Historical/Cultural
  18. Young Adult Fiction – Religion/Spirituality
  19. Young Adult Fiction – Mature Issues
  20. Children’s Poetry
  21. Non-Fiction – Picture book
  22. Non-Fiction - Young Adult
  23. Multicultural – Picture book
  24. Multicultural Non-Fiction – Young Adult
  25. Comic/Graphic Novel
  26. Religion/Spirituality
  27. Holiday
  28. Book with Merchandise (plush toy, etc.)
  29. Spanish Language Book
  30. Environmental Issues
  31. Health Issues
  32. Mind-Body-Spirit/Self-Esteem
  33. Reading Skills/Literacy
  34. Best First Book – Picture Book
  35. Best First Book – Chapter Book
  36. Best Illustrator


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Categories & Eligibility

Who May Enter

Authors, illustrators, publishers and self-publishers of children’s books, written in English and intended for the North American market. Authors and illustrators are welcome to enter their books themselves.

Eligibility

Books that are published with a 2009 or 2010 copyright or that were released in 2009 or 2010 are eligible. The contest is for published books, but ISBN is not required. Submission of galley copies is permissible if finished copies are not yet available. Publishers are to select the category or categories in which the book(s) should be judged.

Submission and Fees

Submitting a title into more than one category is acceptable, but an entry fee is charged for each category entered. Submit two copies of the title per category entered. For example, when you enter two categories, please send four books; when entering three categories, please send six books. All books entered become the physical property of Independent Publisher Online and will eventually be donated to local libraries and charities.

Judging Process

Judging will be based on content, originality, design, and production quality, with emphasis on innovation and social relevance. Our judging panel includes experts from the fields of editing, design, reviewing, bookselling and library. Three to five medalists per category will be named on about October 15th. Awards will be presented during the first Traverse City Childrens Book Festival on Saturday, November 13th, in Traverse City, Michigan. www.TCChildrensBookFestival.com

Deadline

All entries must be made online or postmarked by August 31, 2010. We will confirm your entry via email.

Awards

Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in each category. Gold, silver and bronze award seals will be available to all in their appropriate award levels. Each winning book receives a medal, a personalized certificate, and 20 sample seals. See examples here.

     
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