MOONBEAM SPIRIT AWARDS:
Compassion | Mindfulness | Exploration | Imagination | Preservation
GENERAL CATEGORIES:
1. Board Book / Cloth Book | 2. Alphabet / Counting Book | 3. Book Arts /Pop-Up / Cut-Out | 4. Activity Book 1 – Arts & Crafts | 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 / First Chapter Books | 11. Pre-Teen Fiction – General | 12. Pre-Teen Fiction – Fantasy | 13. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mystery | 14. Pre-Teen Fiction – Historical / Cultural | 15. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mature Issues | 16. Young Adult Fiction – General | 17. Young Adult Fiction – Fantasy / Sci-Fi | 18. Young Adult Fiction – Horror / Mystery | 19. Young Adult Fiction – Historical / Cultural | 20. Young Adult Fiction – Religion / Spirituality | 21. Young Adult Fiction – Mature Issues | 22. Children’s Poetry | 23. Non-Fiction – Picture Book | 24. Non-Fiction – Chapter Book | 25. Animals / Pets | 26. Multicultural Non-Fiction – Picture Book | 27. Comic – Graphic Novel | 28. Religion / Spirituality | 29. Holiday | 30. Book with Merchandise (plush toy, etc.) | 31. Spanish Language Book | 32. Environmental Issues | 33. Health Issues | 34. Mind-Body-Spirit / Self-Esteem | 35. Reading Skills / Literacy | 36. Best First Book – Picture Book | 37. Best First Book – Chapter Book | 38. Best Illustrator | 39. Best Book by Youth Author (under 18) | 40. Best Book Series – Picture Book | 41. Best Book Series – Chapter Book | 42. Best Book Series – Non-Fiction
MOONBEAM SPIRIT AWARDS
COMPASSION
Have I Ever Told You? by Shani King; illustrated by Anna Horváth (Beaver’s Pond Press)
MINDFULNESS
Make it a Good Day, written and illustrated by Jennifer Universe (Beaver’s Pond Press)
EXPLORATION
Exploration: Be Prepared! The Frankie MacDonald Guide to Life, the Weather, and Everything, by Frankie MacDonald and Sarah Sawler (Nimbus Publishing)
IMAGINATION
Spark: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You, by Andrea Debbink (American Girl Publishing)
PRESERVATION
The Natural Storyteller: Wildlife Tales for Telling, by Georgiana Keable (Hawthorn Press)
GENERAL CATEGORIES
1. Board Book / Cloth Book
GOLD (tie): One Eagle Soaring, by Roy Henry Vickers & Robert Budd (Harbour Publishing)
It’s a Circle: But Not Just a Circle! by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (Ripley Entertainment Inc.)
SILVER: This Book, by Kathryn Madeline Allen; illustrated by Lizzy Doyle (Albert Whitman & Co)
BRONZE: Vann the Artist Paints a Necklace, by Becky Palmer; illustrated by Vann Benson (Benson Palmer Books)
2. Alphabet / Counting Book
GOLD: Over on a Desert: Somewhere in the World, by Marianne Berkes; illustrated by Jill Dubin (Dawn Publications)
SILVER: Native American A B C, by Lisa and Colten Lechowicz; illustrated by Wade Patton (Mascot Books)
BRONZE: Alphabet Adventures: A Book of Verse with Parent Guide, by Kathy Keip; illustrated by Erin Boe (Beaver’s Pond Press)
3. Book Arts / Pop-Up / Cut-Out
GOLD: E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker: An Enchanting Pop-Up Adaptation, story retold by Jessica Southwick; illustrations by Neiko Ng; paper engineering by Yevgeniya Yeretskaya (Jumping Jack Press)
SILVER: What a Mess! A Pop-Up Misadventure, written, illustrated and paper engineered by Keith Allen (5AM Press)
BRONZE: Tokyo Pop-Up Book, written and paper engineered by Sam Ita (Tuttle Publishing)
4. Activity Book 1 - Arts & Crafts
GOLD (tie): Origami City Kit, by Joel Stern; graphic design by Konstantin Vints (Tuttle Publishing)
Origami Peace Cranes: Friendships Take Flight, written and illustrated by Sue DiCicco (Tuttle Publishing)
SILVER: Dinosaurs Living in my Hair! 2, Coloring Book, by Jayne M. Rose-Vallee; illustrated by Chris Schechner and Anni Matsick (Rosevallee Creations)
BRONZE: Stone Painting for Kids; Designs to Spark Your Creativity, by F. Sehnaz Bac (Dover Publications)
5. Activity Book 2 – Educational, Science, History
GOLD (tie): My Contemporary Art Book; with Activities for Kids, by Kate Ryan; illustrations by Cally Bennett (National Gallery of Victoria)
My Modern Art Book; with Activities for Kids,by Kate Ryan with Emily Kennel; illustrated by Cally Bennett (National Gallery of Victoria)
SILVER (tie): California Illustrated, by Mark Drenth (Sunnyscene)
BigFoot Visits the Big Cities of the World: A Spectacular Seek and Find Challenge for All Ages, by D.L. Miller (Fox Chapel Publishing)
BRONZE: My First Book About the Five Senses, by Patricia J. Wynne, Donald M. Silver, & Rob DeSalle (Dover Publications)
6. Book with Music / Theatrical
GOLD: On the Luck of an Irish Sailor, by Mike Mirabella; illustrated by Amy O’Hanlon (Mirabella Books with Songs)
SILVER: Yapan’s Paintbrush, by Chihiro; illustrated by Yuka Kobayashi (Self-Published)
BRONZE: Symphony Hollow, by Jessica Reino; illustrated by Emma Graham (Clear Fork Publishing)
7. Picture Book – Preschool
GOLD: Bathtime Dance, by Candace Smith; illustrated by Lucy Barnard (Warren Publishing)
SILVER: Five Hungry Mice: A Poem by F.A.B. Dunning, Retold and Illustrated by Heather Lynn Harris (Buffalo Heritage Press)
BRONZE: The Spill, by Jacqueline Leigh; illustrated by Erika Wilson (Mascot Books)
8. Picture Book – 4-8 Year Old
GOLD (tie): Just Bee, by Shannon Nataf; illustrated by Echo Li (Write Path Publishing)
Zzzookeeper, by Dr. John Hutton; illustrated by Doug Cenko (blue manatee press)
SILVER: Ayobami and the Names of the Animals, by Pilar López Ávila; illustrated by Mar Azabal (Cuento De Luz)
BRONZE: King Calm: Mindful Gorilla in the City, by Susan D. Sweet and Brenda S. Miles; illustrated by Bryan Langdo (Magination Press)
9. Picture Book – All Ages
GOLD: Mister Yes, by Carmen Gil; illustrated by Miguel Cerro (Cuento De Luz)
SILVER: The Lying King, by Alex Beard (Greenleaf Book Group Press)
BRONZE (tie): The Rag Doll Gift, by Karen Richards Toothaker; illustrated by Valentina Jaskina (Book Bridge Press)
Children in the Woods, by Carl R. Sams II & Jean Stoick (Carl R. Sams Photography)
10. Juvenile Fiction – Early Reader / First Chapter Books
GOLD: Lily Lynn Give Me Some Change, by Kelsey Maxell (Building Champions Publishing)
SILVER: Oh Susannah: Things that Go Bump, by Carole P. Roman; illustrated by Mateya Arkova (Self-Published)
BRONZE: Miles and Jax, by Kimber Iverson & Jill Pearson (Logic of English)
11. Pre-Teen Fiction – General
GOLD: Tillie: Heart and Soul, by Mary Atkinson (Maine Authors Publishing)
SILVER: Artemis and the Violin, by Vanessa Chase; illustrated by Jo Gershman (Screech Owl Press)
BRONZE: Open: A Boy’s Wayang Adventure, by Eva Wong Nava (Ethos Books)
12. Pre-Teen Fiction – Fantasy
GOLD: The Crowns of Croswald, by D.E. Night (Stories Untold Press)
SILVER: Del Toro Moon, by Darby Karchut (Owl Hollow Press)
BRONZE (tie): Excerpts From An Unknown Guidebook (Book 1: Phases of The Moon), by Josef Bastian (Folkteller)
Ethyr, by MP Follin (Castleton Press)
13. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mystery
GOLD: The Clues to Kusachuma, by Adam B. Ford (H Bar Press)
SILVER: Ms. Mulligan and the Enchanted Ice Cream, by Tiffany Elaine (IngramElliot)
BRONZE: Terror in Boring Town: A Sam and Rex Adventure, by Hoot N. Holler (CreateSpace)
14. Pre-Teen Fiction – Historical / Cultural
GOLD: Tutti’s Promise, by K. Heidi Fishman (MB Publishing)
SILVER: Skye Bird and the Eagle Feather, by Mary Harelkin Bishop (Emmbee Ink & DriverWorks Ink)
BRONZE: When Luck Runs Out, by Terri Karsten (Wagonbridge Publishing)
15. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mature Issues
GOLD: Jake, Lucid Dreamer, by David J. Naiman (Kwill Books)
SILVER: Whispers, by Lynn Yvonne Moon (Köehlerbooks)
BRONZE: Nothing But a Song, by Keri De Deo (Crystal Publishing)
16. Young Adult Fiction – General
GOLD: Apple in the Middle, by Dawn Quigley (North Dakota State University Press)
SILVER: The Trail Rules, by Melanie Hooyenga (Self-Published)
BRONZE: Hope, by Jennifer Gibson (Black Opal Books)
17. Young Adult Fiction – Fantasy / Sci-Fi
GOLD: Eat, Prey, Blood, by Elizabeth Russell (Warren Publishing)
SILVER (tie): Elk Riders Volume 3: The Font of Jasmeen, by Ted Neill (Self-Published)
The Great & the Small, by A.T. Balsara (Common Deer Press)
BRONZE: Labors of an Epik Punk, by Mark & Sheri Dursin (Twin Wizards Press)
18. Young Adult Fiction – Horror / Mystery
GOLD: Ember Burning: Trinity Forest Book 1, by Jennifer Alsever (Sawatch Publishing)
SILVER: Clandestine, by Hannah Rials (Aletha Press)
BRONZE: Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Sagacious Sapling, by Tom Hoffman (Self-Published)
19. Young Adult Fiction – Historical / Cultural
GOLD (tie): Rings of Time, by Renée Veillet (Self-Published)
Playing by Heart, by Carmela A. Martino (Vinspire Publishing)
SILVER: Stranded: A Story of Frontier Survival, by Matthew P. Mayo (Five Star Publishing)
BRONZE: Mari’s Hope, by Sandy Brehl (Crispin Books)
20. Young Adult Fiction – Religion / Spirituality
GOLD: The Three, by Christa Kinde (Self-Published)
SILVER: Choices: The True Story of One Family’s Daring Escape to Freedom, by J.E. Laufer (Little Egg Publishing Co.)
BRONZE: Tiny Tim and the Ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge: The Sequel to A Christmas Carol, by Norman Whaler (Beneath Another Sky Books)
21. Young Adult Fiction – Mature Issues
GOLD: The Space Between, by Evan Jacobs (Saddleback Educational Publishing) cover art
SILVER: Rickie Trujillo, by Nicholas Bradley (Upper Hand Press)
BRONZE: Turning in Circles, by Michelle Buckman (Vinspire Publishing)
22. Children’s Poetry
GOLD: The Wolf is Back, by Robert Priest; illustrated by Joan Krygsman (Wolsak and Wynn Publishers)
SILVER: Leaf Litter Critters, by Leslie Bulion; illustrated by Robert Meganck (Peachtree Publishers)
BRONZE: Wild, Wild Voices: Everyday Rhymes for the Untamed Minds, by Amy Lou Miller; illustrated by Melinda Moen (Second Swan Press)
23. Non-Fiction – Picture Book
GOLD: Grandpa Alan’s Sugar Shack, by Alan and Kamie Page; illustrated by David Geister (Page Education Foundation)
SILVER: He’s Your Daddy: Ducklings, Joeys, Kits, and More, by Charline Profiri; illustrated by Andrea Gabriel (Dawn Publications)
BRONZE: Goodnight Traverse City, by Mandy Toomey; illustrated by Jim DeWildt (Ampersand, Inc.)
24. Non-Fiction – Chapter Book
GOLD: Maria Sibylla Merian, Artist. Scientist. Adventurer, by Sarah B. Pomeroy and Jeyaraney Kathirithamby (Getty Publications)
SILVER: A Smart Girl’s Guide: Sports & Fitness, by Therese Kauchak Maring (American Girl Publishing)
BRONZE (tie): Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Time Warp, by Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! (Ripley Entertainment Inc)
Dark Matters: Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution, by Joan Marie Galat (Red Deer Press)
25. Animals / Pets
GOLD: Paddle Perch Climb: Bird Feet Are Neat, Written and illustrated by Laurie Ellen Angus (Dawn Publications)
SILVER: The Dog at the Gate: How a Throw-Away Dog Becomes Special, by Sunny Weber (Pups & Purrs Press)
BRONZE: Lucy Loves Sherman, by Catherine Bailey; illustrated by Meg Walters (Sky Pony Press)
26. Multicultural Non-Fiction – Picture Book
GOLD: The Worst First Day: Bullied While Desegregating Central High, by Elizabeth Eckford, Dr. Eurydice Stanley and Grace Stanley (Lamp Press)
SILVER: My First Book of Vietnamese Words, by Tran Thi Minh Phuoc; illustrated by Nguyen Thi Hop & Nguyen Dong (Tuttle Publishing)
BRONZE: Song of Hope, by Joan Donaldson; illustrated by PJ Lyons (Tandem Light Press)
27. Comic – Graphic Novel
GOLD: Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide, by Isabel Quintero & Zeke Peña (Getty Publications)
SILVER: Musnet 4: The Tears of the Painter, by Kickliy (Uncivilized Books)
BRONZE: Pizza Tree: For Those with a Taste for Horror, by Mark & Chase Poulton, Ryan Onorato (Arcana Studio)
28. Religion / Spirituality
GOLD (tie): Not Especially Special, by Katie Savage; pictures by Emily Henebrey (Self-Published)
The Blessed Bananas: A Muslim Fable, by Tayyaba Syed; illustrated by Melani Putri (Prolance)
SILVER: Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories, by Amy Welborn (Loyola Press)
BRONZE: Almost a Minyan, by Lori S. Kline (Sociosights Press)
29. Holiday
GOLD: Zuzu’s Petals: A Dream of It’s a Wonderful Life, by Karolyn Grimes & Karen Deming; illustrated by Karen Deming (Self-Published)
SILVER: Fred & Tator’s Christmas Star, by Diane Shapley-Box (Apple Pie Publishing)
BRONZE: Finding Frankenstein: A Halloween Story, by Liz Bockelman (Graphocity Books)
30. Book with Merchandise (plush toy, etc.)
GOLD: Dinosaurs Living in My Hair! 2, by Jayne M. Rose-Vallee; illustrated by Anni Matsick (Rosevallee Creations)
SILVER: Lil’ Bunny Sue Roux: Photo Book & Inspirational Quotes, written and photographed by Rachel Korsen; additional photography by Jackie Deak Akey & Lindsay Maloan (Polar Press and Stuffimals)
BRONZE (tie): How to Turn Your Mom into a Monster, by Aurora Whittet (Wise Ink Creative Publishing)
Grady Gets Glasses, by Dede Rittman; illustrated by Lauren Givens Wood (Mascot Books)
31. Spanish Language Book
GOLD (tie): El Viaje De Kalak (Kalak’s Journey), by María Quintana Silva & Marie-Noëlle Hébert (Cuento de Luz)
La Desenfrenada Podadora de Césped (The Runaway Lawnmower), by Mary Morgan; illustrated by Hannah Fritzke (Buttonwood Press)
SILVER: La Papa Magica (The Magic Potato), by Elaine Ambrose; translated by Emily Nielsen; illustrated by Patrick Bochnak (Mill Park Publishing)
BRONZE: [Tu nombre] y el Delfin ([Your Name] and the Dolphin), by Saskia Reusens; illustrated by Katrien Van Schuylenbergh (TimTimTom Books)
32. Environmental Issues
GOLD: The Jaguar’s Story, by Kosa Ely; illustrated by Radhe Gendron (Chandra Media)
SILVER: A Seal Named Patches, by Roxanne Beltran & Patrick Robinson (University of Alaska Press)
BRONZE: The Tantrum that Saved the World, by Megan Herbert & Michael E. Mann (World Saving Books)
33. Health Issues
GOLD: Outsmarting Worry: An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety, by Dawn Huebner PhD (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)
SILVER: What Does Consent Really Mean? by Pete Wallis & Thalia Wallis (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)
BRONZE: The Moon Prince and the Sea, by Daniela Rose Anderson (Et Alia Press)
34. Mind-Body-Spirit / Self-Esteem
GOLD: F is for Feminist: An A to Z Guide for Feminists of All Ages, by Kim Collins; photography by Jeff Bartee Photography; graphic design by Jacqueline Kraft (Mascot Books)
SILVER: Mirror, Mirror, by Barbara J. Freeman; illustrated by Ruth Araceli Rodríguez (Laredo Publishing)
BRONZE: Golden Sparkles: An Introduction to Mindfulness, by Catarina R. Peterson illustrations by Mateya Arkova (Grosvenor House Publishing)
35. Reading Skills / Literacy
GOLD: A Duck in a Sock: Four Phonics Stories, by Elspeth Rae and Rowena Rae; illustrated by Elisa Gutiérrez (44 Sounds Publishing)
SILVER: Mr. Mouthful Learns His Lesson, by Joseph Kimble; illustrated by Kerry Bell (Iguana Books)
BRONZE: Sara and the Pooka, by Russ Fugal (Sara.ai Books)
36. Best First Book – Picture Book
GOLD: Bits & Pieces, by A.J. Snyder; illustrated by Leah Snyder Leitch (Sweetgrass Books) cover art
SILVER: Goodnight Trilobite, by Steve Vanlandingham; illustrated by Shanda Willis McDonald (Chickasaw Press)
BRONZE: The Inn at the Edge of the World, written and illustrated by Jeremy J. Gritton (Self-Published)
37. Best First Book – Chapter Book
GOLD: The Stump: Abridged Version – The Early Years, by CSM Terry L. Braddock, U.S. Army (Ret.) with Kathleen A. Braddock (Self-Published)
SILVER: What the Wind Can Tell You, by Sarah Marie A. Jette (Islandport Press)
BRONZE: The Culling: Book 1, by Tricia Wentworth (Self-Published)
38. Best Illustrator
GOLD: Leo’s Gift, by Susan Blackaby and Joellyn Cicciarelli; illustrated by Carrie Schler (Loyola Press)
SILVER: Letters from New York: Making Pictures with the A-B-C, by Maree Coote (Melbournestyle Books)
BRONZE: Dinosaurs Living in My Hair! 2, by Jayne M. Rose-Vallee; illustrated by Anni Matsick (RoseVallee Creations)
39. Best Book by Youth Author (under 18)
GOLD: Boys’ Moods Matter: Overcoming My Struggle with Depression, by Joseph Lou (Self-Published)
SILVER: Expedition to the Galápagos Islands, by Grayson Rigby (Salty Paws Publishing)
BRONZE: Glitter the Unicorn Goes to the Moon, by Callie Chapman; illustrations by Bronwyne Chapman & Callie Chapman (Self-Published)
40. Best Book Series – Picture Book
GOLD: What Do You Do…Series, by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Mae Besom (Compendium)
SILVER: Piccadilly and Her Magical World Series, by Lisa Anne Novelline; illustrated by Ryan Jude Novelline, Phillip Light, and Nicola Hwang (Self-Published)
BRONZE: The Adventures of Lovey Series, by Dixon Douglas; illustrated by Jordan Wray (Warren Publishing)
41. Best Book Series – Chapter Book
GOLD: Lucky Luke’s Hunting Adventures, by Kevin Lovegreen (Lucky Luke)
SILVER: The Bass Lake Bunch, by Leslie J. May & Charles R. Ratliff (Lost Lake Cottage Publishing)
BRONZE: Tales of Mr. Snuggywhiskers, by C.F. Crawford; illustrated by L.H. Crawford (Lauco Press)
42. Best Book Series – Non-Fiction
GOLD: Make It Happen! Series, by Dan Gunderman and Ryan Hume (Lightswitch Learning)
SILVER: I Have a Question About…Series, by Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)
BRONZE: If You Were Me and Lived In…Series, by Carole P. Roman, Various illustrators (Self-Published)
EBOOK CATEGORIES
E1. Children's Picture Book
GOLD: Murphy See How You Shine, by Chen Wei Teng; illustrated by Quek Hong Shin (Notion Press)
SILVER (tie): Alabama Oh, by Andi Cann; illustrated by Micaela Stéfano (MindView Press)
Sigfried’s Smelly Socks, by Len Foley (New Horizon Health)
BRONZE (tie): Arnold and Louis, Gold Rush Book 1, by Harvey Storm (Self-Published)
Wobbles, by Leah Venegas; illustrated by Micah Rauch (Amazon Digital)
E2. Picture Book - Enhanced & Apps
GOLD: Galdo’s Gift: The Boovie, by Trevor Young and Eleanor Long (Tapocketa) cover art
SILVER: Theseus, by Simon Spence (Early Myths)
BRONZE: The Super Sustainables: Facing the Drought: A Musical Book, by Albin Gielicz & Gonen Yacov (GY Creative Studio)
E3. Pre-Teen Fiction
GOLD: The Sleeping King, by Laurel Colless (Balboa Press) cover art
SILVER: Money Jane: How to Set the World on Fire, Book 2, by T.K. Riggins (Franchise Publishing)
BRONZE: Ms Mulligan and the Enchanted Ice Cream, by Tiffany Elaine (IngramElliott)
E4. Young Adult Fiction
GOLD: Having Her Back, by Ann Gallagher (Self-Published) cover art
SILVER: Issaura’s Claws: The Incarn Saga Book 1, by Katharine E. Wibell (Phaesporia Press)
BRONZE: Lucid World, by Denise Lammi (Self-Published)
