MOONBEAM SPIRIT AWARDS:
Compassion | Preservation | Exploration | Activism | Mindfulness
GENERAL CATEGORIES:
1. Board Book / Cloth Book | 2. Alphabet / Counting Book | 3. Book Arts / Pop-Up / Cut-Out | 4. Activity Book 1 – Games, Arts & Crafts, etc. | 5. Activity Book 2 – Educational, Science, History | 6. Best Illustrator | 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 / Supernatural | 19. Young Adult Fiction – Historical / Cultural | 20. Young Adult Fiction – Religion / Spirituality | 21. Young Adult Fiction – Mature Issues | 22. Poetry | 23. Non-Fiction – Picture Book | 24. Non-Fiction – Chapter Book | 25. Animals / Pets – Fiction | 26. Animals / Pets Non-Fiction | 27. Multicultural Non-Fiction | 28. Comic / Graphic Novel | 29. Religion | 30. Holiday | 31. Book with Merchandise (plush toy, etc.) | 32. Spanish Language Book | 33. Environmental Issues | 34. Health Issues | 35. Mind-Body-Spirit / Self-Esteem | 36. Best First Book – Picture Book | 37. Best First Book – Chapter Book | 38. Best Book by Youth Author (under 18) | 39. Best Book Series – Picture Book | 40. Best Book Series – Chapter Book | 41. Best Book Series – Non-Fiction
MOONBEAM SPIRIT AWARDS
COMPASSION
Sister Butterfly: An Illustrated Story with Songs about Inclusion, Belonging, and Compassion, by Mike Mirabella; illustrated by Amy O’Hanlon (Mirabella Books)
PRESERVATION
Omar, el jaguar, written and illustrated by Andrea Olatunji (Self-Published)
EXPLORATION
ABC Adventures with Fuzzlewump and Grizzlegrump, by Sara Galm; illustrated by Brian Schmidt (Beaver’s Pond Press)
ACTIVISM
Young Kap: I Know My Rights, by Kingsley Osei; illustrated by Elaine Davis (International Publications Media Group)
MINDFULNESS
Finding Om, by Rashmi Bismark; illustrated by Morgan Huff (Mango & Marigold Press)
GENERAL CATEGORIES
1. Board Book / Cloth Book
GOLD
I Love You Bigger Than the Sky, by Michelle Medlock Adams (Worthykids/Hachette Book Group)
SILVER
Baby Carrot, by Terri Saville-Sewell (Xlibris)
BRONZE
Fingerpaintin’, by Terry Jackson; illustrated by Jason Fowler (Terry Jackson)
2. Alphabet / Counting Book
GOLD
Animals Are Everywhere, by Mike Costa (Summit Studios Press)
SILVER
Pirates Stuck at “C”, by Brooke Van Sickle; illustrated by Gabriela Dieppa (BiblioKid Publishing)
BRONZE
A-B-Skis: An Alphabet Book About the Magical World of Skiing, by Libby Ludlow; Illustrated by Nathan Y Jarvis (Libby Ludlow, LLC)
3. Book Arts / Pop-Up / Cut-Out
GOLD
Flora: A Botanical Pop-Up Book, Paper Engineering by Yoojin Kim; Illustration by Kathryn Selbert; text by Nicole Yen (Jumping Jack Press)
SILVER
The Easter Unicorn: A Magical Pop-Up Book, Paper Engineering by Renee Jablow; Illustration by Rebecca Jones; text by Janet Lawler (Jumping Jack Press)
BRONZE
Language Adventures: A Funny Day at the Zoo; by Michelle Glorieux; Illustrated by Kelsey Suan (TA-DA! Language Productions)
4. Activity Book 1 – Games, Arts & Crafts, etc.
GOLD
Glacier National Park Educational Coloring Book, by Becca Snyder (Glacier National Park Conservancy)
SILVER
Color Your World: A Walk in the Woods, by Monica Wellington (Dover Publications)
BRONZE
Flutter, Bye, by Krista Betcher (Beaver’s Pond Press)
5. Activity Book 2 – Educational, Science, History
GOLD
Stamp Your Way Through the USA, by Emily Matheny, Mary O’Hare, Rose Storey (Stamp Your Way)
SILVER
My First Book About Genetics, by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne (Dover Publications)
BRONZE
Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents: A World War II Book for Kids, by Carole P. Roman (Rock Ridge Press)
6. Best Illustrator
GOLD
Umijoo: The Wondrous Tale of a Curious Girl and Her Journey Under the Sea, by Casson Trenor; illustrated by Caia Koopman (Shark & Siren Press)
SILVER (TIE)
The Big Old Rambutan Tree, by Kathy Creamer (Little Pink Dog Books)
SILVER (TIE)
A Mystery in the Forest, by Susanna Isern; illustrated by Daniel Montero Galán (Cuento de Luz)
BRONZE
The Tiger in My Yard, Written and illustrated by Yuke Li (Self-Published)
7. Picture Book – Preschool
GOLD
Feeling Special, by Jennifer Kurani; illustrated by Valentina Jaskina (Sky Pony Press)
SILVER
Oh Brother, Little Brother, by Candid Brandon; Illustrated by Alexandra Tatu (Brandon Publishing)
BRONZE
Good Night Baby, Baby, by Cindy Similien; illustrated by Jeric Tan (CSJ Media Publishing)
8. Picture Book – 4-8 Year Old
GOLD
Don’t Let the Beasties Escape This Book!, by Julie Berry; illustrated by April Lee (Getty Publications)
SILVER (TIE)
Fly, Fly Again, by Katie Jaffe & Jennifer Lawson; illustrated by Tammie Lyon (Greenleaf Book Group Press)
SILVER (TIE)
Bob in a Box, Written and illustrated by Joe Jamaldinian (JoeJ Productions)
BRONZE
The Dirt Girl, Written and illustrated by Jodie Dee (Jodi Dee Publishing)
9. Picture Book – All Ages
GOLD
Willa’s House, by David Booth; illustrated by Renia Metallinou (Plumleaf Press)
SILVER
Millie and the Warm Wind, by Jenna Winship; illustrated by Rachel Eleanor (Redemption Press)
BRONZE (TIE)
To The Ends of the Earth, by Sharon Thayer; illustrated by Reuben McHugh and Andrew Smith (Carousel Publishing)
BRONZE (TIE)
Ivan the Stupid and Ivania the Klutz, by Pat Hall; illustrated by Rachael Balsaitis (Crow’s Foot Books)
10. Juvenile Fiction – Early Reader / First Chapter Books
GOLD
Código 7: Descifrando el código para una vida épica (La edición en español y inglés); Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life (English-Spanish Bilingual Edition), by Bryan R. Johnson (Candy Wrapper)
SILVER
Mystery in Bethlehem (Bell Tower Adventures #1), by Cole Blumer and Susanne Blumer (Bell Tower Bible)
BRONZE
Surf Angel: Legend of the Pink Dolphin, by Terry Kraszewski & Heather Dawn Kraszewski; illustrated by Bonnie Bright (Surf Angel Publications)
11. Pre-Teen Fiction – General
GOLD
Joss, by Erin Falligant (American Girl)
SILVER (TIE)
The Fifth Favorite, by Gale Sears (Crosslink)
SILVER (TIE)
Leo Gray and the Lunar Eclipse, by K.J. Kruk (Greenleaf Book Group Press)
BRONZE
Selah’s Stolen Dream, by Susan Count (Hastings Creations Group)
12. Pre-Teen Fiction – Fantasy
GOLD (TIE)
The Words of the Wandering (The Crowns of Croswald Book III), by D.E. Night (Stories Untold Press)
GOLD (TIE)
Unwritten, by Tara Gilboy (North Star Editions)
SILVER
Dwarf Story, by Professor W. W. Marplot (Waxing Gibbous Books)
BRONZE
Excerpts From An Unknown Guidebook Book 2: Cave in the Rock, by Josef Bastian (Folkteller)
13. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mystery
GOLD
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets, by Sherrill Joseph (Acorn Publishing)
SILVER
The Sea Turtle’s Curse: A Delta & Jax Mystery, by Susan Diamond Riley (KoehlerBooks)
BRONZE (TIE)
Puppy Ciao, by Annette O’Hare (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.)
BRONZE (TIE)
The Mystery of the Painted Book: Pen & Quin:International Agents of Intrigue Book 1, by KS Mitchell (Vinspire Publishing)
14. Pre-Teen Fiction – Historical / Cultural
GOLD
Gidjie and the Wolves, by Tashia Hart (Not Too Far Removed Press)
SILVER
Beatrice On Her Own, by Rosemary Zibart (Artemesia Publishing)
BRONZE
Red Dove, Listen to the Wind, by Sonia Antaki (Red Chair Press)
15. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mature Issues
GOLD
Fly Back, Agnes, by Elizabeth Atkinson (Carolrhoda)
SILVER
Swallowed by a Secret, by Risa Nyman (Immortal Works)
BRONZE
Corona Island, by Johanna Sweet (Penobscot Books)
16. Young Adult Fiction – General
GOLD
Chasing the Sun, by Melanie Hooyenga (Left-Handed Mitten Publications)
SILVER (TIE)
The Best Week that Never Happened, by Dallas Woodburn (Month9Boooks)
SILVER (TIE)
When We Vanished, by Alanna Peterson (Rootcity Press)
BRONZE
Dare Accepted, by D.A. Reed (Self-Published)
17. Young Adult Fiction – Fantasy / Sci-Fi
GOLD (TIE)
The Return of the Dragon Queen, by Farah Oomerbhoy (Wise Ink)
GOLD (TIE)
Seeker, by Kim Chance (Flux)
SILVER
Fyrian’s Fire, by Emily H. Jeffries (Girl Friday)
BRONZE (TIE)
Inside the Sun: Book Three in The 8th Island Trilogy, by Alexis Marie Chute (Spark Press)
BRONZE (TIE)
Heartmender, by V. Romas Burton (Monster Ivy Publishing)
18. Young Adult Fiction – Horror / Mystery / Supernatural
GOLD
Shadow in the Dark, by Antony Barone Kolenc (Loyola Press)
SILVER
The Weight of a Soul, by Elizabeth Tammi (Flux)
BRONZE
The Red Labyrinth, by Meredith Tate (Flux)
19. Young Adult Fiction – Historical / Cultural
GOLD
Across A Broken Shore, by Amy Trueblood (Flux)
SILVER
A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest, by C.P. Mangel (Eyewear Publishing)
BRONZE
Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride, by Jean M. Flahive (Philip W. Morse)
20. Young Adult Fiction – Religion / Spirituality
GOLD
Blaze, by Hope Bolinger (IlluminateYA)
SILVER
Shards of Light, by Susan Miura (Vinspire Publishing)
BRONZE
Sticks and Stones, by Dianne Beck (Acorn Publishing)
21. Young Adult Fiction – Mature Issues
GOLD
The Quiet You Carry, by Nikki Barthelmess (Flux)
SILVER
Tinfoil Crowns, by Erin Jones (Flux)
BRONZE
Memorable, by Laurisa White Reyes (Skyrocket Press)
22. Poetry
GOLD
One Trillion Bright Futures, written and illustrated by Kellen Pierson (Pine Grove Media)
SILVER
Chuckles and Smiles, by Raven Howell; illustrated by Jordan Wray (Warren Publishing)
BRONZE
Bathing Kitty and Other Mischievous Poems, by L.W. Lewiss; illustrated by Marta Capdevila (Mascot Books)
23. Non-Fiction – Picture Book
GOLD
Beijing: A Symmetrical City, written and illustrated by Dawu Yu; adapted by Yan Liu; translated by Crystal Tai (1 Plus Books)
SILVER
When Phillis Wheatley Was Young, by Victoria Holder; illustrated by Eunae Jo (English EGG)
BRONZE
Willy and Lilly’s Adventures with Weather, by Jennifer Stanonis; illustrated by Bill Blenk (Crisscross Applesauce)
24. Non-Fiction – Chapter Book
GOLD
Stand Up! Be an Upstander and Make a Difference, by Wendy L. Moss, PhD (Magination Press)
SILVER
Making a Difference: Using Your Talents and Passions to Change the World, by Melissa Seymour; illustrated by Stevie Lewis (American Girl Publishing)
BRONZE
Hugh Armstrong Robinson: The Story of Flying Lucky 13, by Billie Holladay Skelley; illustrated by Rachel Bowman (Goldminds Publishing)
25. Animals / Pets - Fiction
GOLD
ME-NOW: The Adventures of Mickey The Mushing Cat, by Leon Mensch (Relevant Publishers LLC)
SILVER
From Wild to Mild: A Dog in Two Worlds, by Sunny Weber (Pups & Purrs Press)
BRONZE
Gus Finds His Way Home, by Karen Nicksich; illustrated by Steph Bucci (Self-Published)
26. Animals/Pets Non-Fiction
GOLD
Our Animal Neighbors: Compassion for Every Furry, Slimy, Prickly Creature on Earth, by Matthieu Ricard and Jason Gruhl; illustration by Becca Hall (Shambhala Publications)
SILVER (TIE)
Please Love Me Like I Love You, by Kip Fechner; illustrated by Janis Ullrich Dillon (Self-Published)
SILVER (TIE)
Ivy the Very Determined Dog, by Chris & Maureen Harrington; illustrated by Charlotte Bruijn (Bromfield Press)
BRONZE
Fuzzy the Eagle: The True Story of an Eaglet’s Journey to Freedom, by Tracy L. Mikowski with Lisa Wamsley; illustrated by P.M. Richard (Talking Crow Publishing)
27. Multicultural Non-Fiction
GOLD
Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas who made U.S. History, by Naibe Renoso; Illustrated by Jone Leal (Con Todo Press)
SILVER
Passion and Purpose: Black Female Surgeons, edited by Dr. Praise Matemavi (A2Z Press)
BRONZE
Learning Culture through Reciting and Singing Classic Poems, by Dr. Xiaokang Zhou; Translated by Xiaokang Zhou and T. Gourdon (Peking University Press)
28. Comic/Graphic Novel
GOLD
Stonebreaker, by Peter Wartman (Uncivilized Books)
SILVER
Once & Future: Finest Hour, by Brian Donnelly; Art by Jean Pedroso and Ed Dukeshire (Mythographer’s Workshop)
BRONZE
Galileo! Galileo!, by Holly Trechter and Jane Donovan (Sky Candle Press)
29. Religion
GOLD
Everyone Belongs, by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; illustrated by Kristin Sorra (Loyola Press)
SILVER
Good Night, Fireflies, by Janet L. Christensen; illustrated by Francesca Pesci (Little Lamb Books)
BRONZE
When God Made Color, by Sheri Carmon; illustrated by Silver Bluebird Studios (WhiteSpark Publishing)
30. Holiday
GOLD
The Night of His Birth, by Katherine Paterson; illustrated by Lisa Aisato (Flyaway Books)
SILVER
Twas the Night Before ChristMOOSE, by Vicki Addesso Dodd; illustrated by Patrick Jankowski (Saratoga Springs Publishing)
BRONZE
The Pumpkin Room, by Mark Milbrath (Nightforest Press)
31. Book with Merchandise (plush toy, etc.)
GOLD
Wizard Pickles (with plush King Pickle), written and illustrated by Chuck Whelan (Golden Bell’s Polar Press)
SILVER
Bella Sophia: A Mermaid’s Tale (with Jewelry Box, Necklace, and Lunch Bag), by Maxine Carlson; illustrated by Drew McSherry (Huckleberry Hill Adventure)
BRONZE
Kitty and Kat: BatButts (with Book Bag), by Robert Beals III; illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations (Self-Published)
32. Spanish Language Book
GOLD
El secreto de las piedras, by Anya Damirón; illustrated by Pablo Pino (Anya)
SILVER
Ricky Ricordi: Las aventuras de una iguana, by Nelia Barletta; Illustrated by Juan Manuel Moreno (Fundación Ambar)
BRONZE
Mei Ling en la Ciudad China: Divididas por la guerra, unidas por toda una vida de cartas, by Icy Smith; Illustrated by Gayle Garner Roski (East West Discovery Press)
33. Environmental Issues
GOLD
Pogo the Porpoise with a Purpose, by Lorie Givens (Buck Stop Publishing)
SILVER
See the Sea, by Alese & Morton Pechter (Pechter Photo)
BRONZE
The Krayon Kids: Going Green, by Karen Marquez Morales (Mascot Books)
34. Health Issues
GOLD
Your Body, Sick and Well: How Do You Know?, by Steven Clark Cunningham, M.D.; illustrated by Susan Detwiler (Three Conditions Press)
SILVER
Surgery on Sunday, by Kat Harrison; illustrated by Shane Crampton (Warren Publishing)
BRONZE
Little Miss Linda Speaks Out about Sickle Cell Disease, by Dr, Linda J.M. Holloway; illustrated by Ryan Battle (Self-Published)
35. Mind-Body-Spirit/Self-Esteem
GOLD
Crushes: Dating, Rejection, and Other Stuff, by Nancy Holyoke; illustrated by Elisa Chavarri (American Girl)
SILVER
Spirit Child, by Laura Thomas Vroman; illustrated by Jane Delaford Taylor (Seven Hills Publishing)
BRONZE
What Do You See When You Look At Me?, by Indigo Skye; illustrated by Jeanine Henning (Indigo Skye Books)
36. Best First Book – Picture Book
GOLD
Home: A Story of Resilience and Healing, by Carrie Barnes; illustrated by Lyn Meredith (Roundtree Press)
SILVER (TIE)
Eowyn, Your Song Is Your Story, by Kam Walters; illustrated byJaimee Walters (TRANS(form)ed Press)
SILVER (TIE)
Happy Love Sprinkles, by Maria DiCostanzo and Kim Messina; illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt (Moon Crumbs Publishing)
BRONZE
My Moon Wish, Written and illustrated by Jane Brown (Butler Books)
37. Best First Book – Chapter Book
GOLD
Simone Lafray and the Chocolatiers’ Ball, by S.P. O’Farrell (Brandylane Publishers)
SILVER
Ever Alice, by HJ Ramsay (Red Rogue Press)
BRONZE
Mia, Ripples in the Water, by D. A. Jennings (Self-Published)
38. Best Book by Youth Author (under 18)
GOLD
The Wishner’s Curse, by Camille S. Campbell (Time Together Publishing)
SILVER
Where Is My Teacher?, by Dalal Ghanim Al-Rumaihi; Illustrated by Nikos Yanopulos (Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press)
BRONZE
Quacky Smacky & Tacky, by John Browne; illustrated by Alan Tollefson (Browne+Browne Books)
39. Best Book Series – Picture Book
GOLD
EQ Explorers Little Adventures, by Kim Linette; illustrated by James Loram (Kapalua Cove)
SILVER
Live Big Series, by Kat Kronenberg (Greenleaf Book Group Press)
BRONZE
Jazz Fly 1, 2 & 3, written and performed by Matthew Gollub; illustrated by Karen Hanke (Tortuga Press)
40. Best Book Series – Chapter Book
GOLD
Witches of Orkney Series, by Alane Adams (SparkPress)
SILVER
The Bald Princess Series, by Rachel Rose Gray and Tricia O’Neill Politte; illustrated by Kim Sponaugle (Halo Publishing International)
BRONZE (TIE)
Guinevere Trilogy, by Cheryl Carpinello (Beyond Today Educator)
BRONZE (TIE)
Helper Hounds Series, by Caryn Rivadeneira; illustrated by Priscilla Alpaugh (Red Chair Press)
41. Best Book Series – Non-Fiction
GOLD
Gold Medal Games, by Aaron Derr; Illustrated by Thomas Sperling (Red Chair Press)
SILVER
Iceland: The Puffin Explorer Series, text and photography by RA Anderson (My Favorite Books Publishing Company)
BRONZE
K.C. & Kayla’s Science Corner, by Carol Basdeo; illustrated by Romualdo Mena Jr. (Mindstir Media)
EBOOK CATEGORIES
E1. Children’s Picture Book
GOLD
Theodore and The Bear from London, by Cory Q Tan (The Luminous Cat)
SILVER
Lundi the Lost Puffin, by Eric Newman (Iceland With Kids)
BRONZE
The Last Christmas Tree, by Deborah Hoffman (Mascot Books)
E2. Picture Book – Enhanced & Apps
GOLD
Language Adventures: A Funny Day at the Zoo, by Michelle Glorieux (TA-DA! Language Productions)
SILVER
G is for Gael, by Shelayne Hanson; illustrated by Etta Moffat (Bradan Press)
BRONZE
But the Sparrow Stayed, by Norman Whaler (Beneath Another Sky Books)
E3. Pre-Teen Fiction
GOLD
Frankie and the Gift of Fantasy, by Ruthy Ballard (WhipSmart Books)
SILVER
The Trebors, by Caroline C. Barney (TouchPoint Press)
BRONZE
The Weaver’s Daughter, by Sylvia Patience (Self-Published)
E4. Young Adult Fiction
GOLD
Dragonfly Maid, by DD Croix (Self-Published)
SILVER
How the Deer Moon Hungers, by Susan Wingate (Susan Wingate Writing)
BRONZE (TIE)
Spirit Sight, by Marie Powell (Wood Dragon Books)
BRONZE (TIE)
The Heart Changer: Only He Could Set a Captive Free, by Jarm Del Boccio (Ambassador International)
