2021 Medalists

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MOONBEAM SPIRIT AWARDS:

Compassion | Exploration | Imagination | Mindfulness | Preservation | Remembrance

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 | 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. Social Activism | 28. Comic / Graphic Novel | 29. Religion / Spirituality | 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)

EBOOK CATEGORIES:

E1. Children’s Picture Book | E2. Picture Book – Enhanced & Apps | E3. Pre-Teen Fiction | E4. Young Adult Fiction

MOONBEAM SPIRIT AWARDS

Cover art for Holden Hugs the World, written and illustrated by Jon Marro (Worlds Within Books)

COMPASSION

Holden Hugs the World, written and illustrated by Jon Marro (Worlds Within Books)

Cover art for The Very Clever Bee, written and illustrated by Felicity Marshall (Propolis Publishing)

PRESERVATION

The Very Clever Bee, written and illustrated by Felicity Marshall (Propolis Publishing)

Cover art for Moment, by Robert Abad (Self-Published)

EXPLORATION

Moment, by Robert Abad (Self-Published)

Cover art for Wildlife on Paper: Animals at Risk Around the Globe, written and illustrated with paper sculptures by Kunal Kundu (West Margin Press)

IMAGINATION

Wildlife on Paper: Animals at Risk Around the Globe, written and illustrated with paper sculptures by Kunal Kundu (West Margin Press)

Cover art for Breathe, Ollie!, by Krista Betcher; illustrated by Kevin Cannon (Beaver’s Pond Press)

MINDFULNESS

Breathe, Ollie!, by Krista Betcher; illustrated by Kevin Cannon (Beaver’s Pond Press)

Cover art for 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag, by Amanda Davis; illustrated by Sally Wern Comport (Worthy Kids)

REMEMBRANCE

30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag, by Amanda Davis; illustrated by Sally Wern Comport (Worthy Kids)

GENERAL CATEGORIES

1. Board Book / Cloth Book

Cover art for Bedtime with Mommy, by Nancy I. Sanders; illustrated by Felia Hanakata (End Game Kidz)

GOLD

Bedtime with Mommy, by Nancy I. Sanders; illustrated by Felia Hanakata (End Game Kidz)

Cover art for I Believe in You, by Elias Barks; illustrated by George Bletsis (Hazy Dell Press)

SILVER

I Believe in You, by Elias Barks; illustrated by George Bletsis (Hazy Dell Press)

Cover art for Mommy Goes to Work, by Jossy Lee; illustrated by Nila Aye (Woom)

BRONZE

Mommy Goes to Work, by Jossy Lee; illustrated by Nila Aye (Woom)

2. Alphabet / Counting Book

Cover art for Journey from A to Z with Teacher Judy, by Judy Lynn Ohlrogge and Alex Tandy; illustrated by Alfonso Lourido (Tandy Books)

GOLD

Journey from A to Z with Teacher Judy, by Judy Lynn Ohlrogge and Alex Tandy; illustrated by Alfonso Lourido (Tandy Books)

Cover art for The Power of Positivity: The ABC’s of a Pandemic, by Ruth Maille; illustrated by Harry Aveira (Self-Published)

SILVER

The Power of Positivity: The ABC’s of a Pandemic, by Ruth Maille; illustrated by Harry Aveira (Self-Published)

Cover art for 10 Hidden Heroes, by Mark K. Shriver; Illustrated by Laura Watson (Loyola Press)

BRONZE

10 Hidden Heroes, by Mark K. Shriver; Illustrated by Laura Watson (Loyola Press)

3. Book Arts / Pop-Up / Cut-Out

Category Canceled

4. Activity Book 1 – Games, Arts & Crafts, etc.

Cover art for Montana History for Kids in 50 Objects with 50 Fun Activities!, by Step Lehmann (Farcountry Press)

GOLD

Montana History for Kids in 50 Objects with 50 Fun Activities!, by Step Lehmann (Farcountry Press)

Cover art for Advent Devotions & Christmas Crafts for Families: 24 Scripture Reflections & Simple Projects to Anticipate Christ’s Birth, by Victoria Duerstock (Good Books)

SILVER

Advent Devotions & Christmas Crafts for Families: 24 Scripture Reflections & Simple Projects to Anticipate Christ’s Birth, by Victoria Duerstock (Good Books)

Cover art for My Travel Memories, written and illustrated by Angela Ian Tam (Self-Published)

BRONZE

My Travel Memories, written and illustrated by Angela Ian Tam (Self-Published)

5. Activity Book 2 – Educational, Science, History

Cover art for Look Closer: Paint with the Impressionists, by Kate Ryan (National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)

GOLD

Look Closer: Paint with the Impressionists, by Kate Ryan (National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)

Cover art for The Road to Regulation & The Regulation Station | 2-Storybook Set & Tools to Try Cards for Kids: The Zones of Regulation Series, by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter (Think Social Publishing)

SILVER (TIE)

The Road to Regulation & The Regulation Station | 2-Storybook Set & Tools to Try Cards for Kids: The Zones of Regulation Series, by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter (Think Social Publishing)

Cover art for Who Pooped in the Desert? Field Guide, Journal & Activity Book, written and illustrated by Steph Lehmann (Farcountry Press)

SILVER (TIE)

Who Pooped in the Desert? Field Guide, Journal & Activity Book, written and illustrated by Steph Lehmann (Farcountry Press)

Cover art for Doodles Black History: The 50 Most Influential African Americans of All Time, by Setria James (Doodles Ave.)

BRONZE

Doodles Black History: The 50 Most Influential African Americans of All Time, by Setria James (Doodles Ave.)

6. Best Illustrator

Cover art for Son, by Ariel Andrés Almada; illustrated by Sonja Wimmer (Cuento de Luz)

GOLD

Son, by Ariel Andrés Almada; illustrated by Sonja Wimmer (Cuento de Luz)

Cover art for Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds, written and illustrated by Caren Loebel-Fried (University of Hawai’i Press)

SILVER

Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds, written and illustrated by Caren Loebel-Fried (University of Hawai’i Press)

Cover art for The Mighty River, by Ginalina; illustrated by Kelley Wills (Peppermint Toast Publishing)

BRONZE

The Mighty River, by Ginalina; illustrated by Kelley Wills (Peppermint Toast Publishing)

7. Picture Book – Preschool

Cover art for We’re On Our Way To the Market, written and illustrated by Sandra Butt (Waterlea Books)

GOLD

We’re On Our Way To the Market, written and illustrated by Sandra Butt (Waterlea Books)

Cover art for Happy Leaf: Sweet Sun & Loving Wind, by Divya Ma Lovingly; Illustrated by Tze-Chiang Lim (Little Creek Press)

SILVER

Happy Leaf: Sweet Sun & Loving Wind, by Divya Ma Lovingly; Illustrated by Tze-Chiang Lim (Little Creek Press)

Cover art for Charlie Mae's First Day, by Hannah Wilson; illustrated by Kim Soderberg (BookBaby)

BRONZE (TIE)

Charlie Mae’s First Day, by Hannah Wilson; illustrated by Kim Soderberg (BookBaby)

Cover art for Piper Fox Shows Kindness, by Jess Mollo; illustrated by Mark Carnell-Jones (SparkPublications)

BRONZE

Piper Fox Shows Kindness, by Jess Mollo; illustrated by Mark Carnell-Jones (SparkPublications)

8. Picture Book – 4-8 Year Old

Cover art for Sail, written and illustrated by Dorien Brouwers (Little, Brown and Company)

GOLD

Sail, written and illustrated by Dorien Brouwers (Little, Brown and Company)

Cover art for How to Fold a Taco / Cómo doblar un taco, by Naibe Reynoso; illustrated by Ana Varela (Con Todo Press)

SILVER (TIE)

How to Fold a Taco / Cómo doblar un taco, by Naibe Reynoso; illustrated by Ana Varela (Con Todo Press)

Cover art for The Color of Your Skin, by Desirée Acevedo; illustrated by Silvia Àlvarez (Cuento de Luz)

SILVER (TIE)

The Color of Your Skin, by Desirée Acevedo; illustrated by Silvia Àlvarez (Cuento de Luz)

Cover art for Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver, written and illustrated by Ned Bustard (IVP Kids)

BRONZE

Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver, written and illustrated by Ned Bustard (IVP Kids)

9. Picture Book – All Ages

Cover art for If You Could Ask Your Dog One Question..., by Kim Messina; illustrated by Nataliia Pavliuk (My Human “N” Me)

GOLD (TIE)

If You Could Ask Your Dog One Question…, by Kim Messina; illustrated by Nataliia Pavliuk (My Human “N” Me)

Cover art for Light in the Forest, written and illustrated by Holly Carr (Plumleaf Press)

GOLD (TIE)

Light in the Forest, written and illustrated by Holly Carr (Plumleaf Press)

Cover art for Trying, by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Elise Hurst (Compendium)

SILVER

Trying, by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Elise Hurst (Compendium)

Cover art for What the Map Left Out, written and illustrated by Katie Crawford Allen (Warren Publishing)

BRONZE

What the Map Left Out, written and illustrated by Katie Crawford Allen (Warren Publishing)

10. Juvenile Fiction – Early Reader / First Chapter Books

Cover art for Chicken Feathers, by Stephanie Cameron; illustrated by Scott DuBar (Clear Fork Publishing)

GOLD

Chicken Feathers, by Stephanie Cameron; illustrated by Scott DuBar (Clear Fork Publishing) 

Cover art for Melody’s Magical Flying Machine, by Elaine Ambrose; illustrated by Caroline Zina (Brown Books Kids)

SILVER

Melody’s Magical Flying Machine, by Elaine Ambrose; illustrated by Caroline Zina (Brown Books Kids)

Cover art for Sky Cloud City (The Adventures of Hope & Trusty, Book 1), by Maria Kamoulakou; illustrated by Natalia Kapatsoulia (Little Centaur Press)

BRONZE

Sky Cloud City (The Adventures of Hope & Trusty, Book 1), by Maria Kamoulakou; illustrated by Natalia Kapatsoulia (Little Centaur Press)

11. Pre-Teen Fiction – General

Cover art for My Name is Layla, by Reyna Marder Gentin (TouchPoint Press)

GOLD

My Name is Layla, by Reyna Marder Gentin (TouchPoint Press)

Cover art for Listen (Sourland Mountain Series Book 2), by Kristin McGlothlin (Bird Upstairs)

SILVER

Listen (Sourland Mountain Series Book 2), by Kristin McGlothlin (Bird Upstairs)

Cover art for Rudy Doesn’t Like Roger, written and illustrated by Monica Zane (Monica Zane Publishing)

BRONZE

Rudy Doesn’t Like Roger, written and illustrated by Monica Zane (Monica Zane Publishing)

12. Pre-Teen Fiction – Fantasy

Cover art for Rea and the Blood of the Nectar (Book 1 of the Chronicles of Astranthia), by Payal Doshi (Mango & Marigold Press)

GOLD

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar (Book 1 of the Chronicles of Astranthia), by Payal Doshi (Mango & Marigold Press)

Cover art for Boon on the Moon, by John Huddles (Notable Kids Publishing)

SILVER

Boon on the Moon, by John Huddles (Notable Kids Publishing)

Cover art for Under the Blue Comet (The Comet Kid Chronicles #1), by Tom Hoffman (Self-Published)

BRONZE

Under the Blue Comet (The Comet Kid Chronicles #1), by Tom Hoffman (Self-Published)

13. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mystery

Cover art for Eucalyptus Street: Green Curse (Botanic Hill Detectives Mystery #2), by Sherrill Joseph (Acorn Publishing)

GOLD

Eucalyptus Street: Green Curse (Botanic Hill Detectives Mystery #2), by Sherrill Joseph (Acorn Publishing)

Cover art for CLUB US: Peril in Paris, by Mya Reyes (ValMar Publishing)

SILVER

CLUB US: Peril in Paris, by Mya Reyes (ValMar Publishing)

Cover art for Secrets in September (A Fern Valley Mystery Book 1), by Doreen McAvoy (Elk Lake Publishing)

BRONZE

Secrets in September (A Fern Valley Mystery Book 1), by Doreen McAvoy (Elk Lake Publishing)

14. Pre-Teen Fiction – Historical / Cultural

Cover art for Daily Bread, by Antoinette Truglio Martin (Red Penguin Books)

GOLD

Daily Bread, by Antoinette Truglio Martin (Red Penguin Books)

Cover art for Red Dove: Tell Truth to Darkness (Red Dove Trilogy, Book 2), by Sonia Antaki (Guildfest)

SILVER

Red Dove: Tell Truth to Darkness (Red Dove Trilogy, Book 2), by Sonia Antaki (Guildfest)

Cover art for A Jibaro’s Miracle, by Marisa de Jesús Paolicelli; illustrated by Susan E. Daly (A Caribbean Experience Con Amor Publishing)

BRONZE

A Jibaro’s Miracle, by Marisa de Jesús Paolicelli; illustrated by Susan E. Daly (A Caribbean Experience Con Amor Publishing)

15. Pre-Teen Fiction – Mature Issues

Cover art for Second Dad Summer, by Benjamin Klas (Red Chair Press)

GOLD

Second Dad Summer, by Benjamin Klas (Red Chair Press)

Cover art for The Tobin Tree, by Tana J. Leonhart (Custom Museum Publishing)

SILVER

The Tobin Tree, by Tana J. Leonhart (Custom Museum Publishing)

Cover art for The Long Shadow, by Phyllis Wheeler (Elk Lake Publishing)

BRONZE

The Long Shadow, by Phyllis Wheeler (Elk Lake Publishing)

16. Young Adult Fiction – General

Cover art for The Knockout, by Sajni Patel (Flux)

GOLD

The Knockout, by Sajni Patel (Flux)

Cover art for Finding Balance, by Kati Gardner (Flux)

SILVER (TIE)

Finding Balance, by Kati Gardner (Flux)

Cover art for Kirsten Howard's Biggest Fan, by Patrick Hueller (INtense Publishing)

SILVER (TIE)

Kirsten Howard’s Biggest Fan, by Patrick Hueller (INtense Publishing)

Cover art for Camper Girl, by Glenn Erick Miller (Fitzroy Books)

BRONZE

Camper Girl, by Glenn Erick Miller (Fitzroy Books)

17. Young Adult Fiction – Fantasy / Sci-Fi

Cover art for Seam Keepers, by Celaine Charles (The Wild Rose Press)

GOLD

Seam Keepers, by Celaine Charles (The Wild Rose Press)

Cover art for The Twelve Tasks (Book One of the Djed Chronicles), by Katharine E. Wibell (Phaesporia Press)

SILVER

The Twelve Tasks (Book One of the Djed Chronicles), by Katharine E. Wibell (Phaesporia Press)

Cover art for Trine Rising (The Kinderra Saga: Book 1), by C.K. Donnelly (Kibbe Creative Media)

BRONZE

Trine Rising (The Kinderra Saga: Book 1), by C.K. Donnelly (Kibbe Creative Media)

18. Young Adult Fiction – Horror / Mystery

Cover art for Surrender Your Sons, by Adam Sass (Flux)

GOLD

Surrender Your Sons, by Adam Sass (Flux)

Cover art for Whisper, by Tracy Bilen (Mirette)

SILVER

Whisper, by Tracy Bilen (Mirette)

Cover art for Leisha's Song, by Lynn Slaughter (Fire and Ice)

BRONZE

Leisha’s Song, by Lynn Slaughter (Fire and Ice)

19. Young Adult Fiction – Historical / Cultural

Cover art for The Vinyl Underground, by Rob Rufus (Flux)

GOLD

The Vinyl Underground, by Rob Rufus (Flux)

Cover art for Nile Cat, by Angela Cecil Reid (Queenford Farm)

SILVER

Nile Cat, by Angela Cecil Reid (Queenford Farm)

Cover art for Fedor, by Brant Vickers (Atmosphere Press)

BRONZE

Fedor, by Brant Vickers (Atmosphere Press)

20. Young Adult Fiction – Religion / Spirituality

Cover art for The Haunted Cathedral, by Antony Barone Kolenc (Loyola Press)

GOLD

The Haunted Cathedral, by Antony Barone Kolenc (Loyola Press)

Cover art for See You Monday, by Kristen Terrette (Elk Lake Publishing)

SILVER

See You Monday, by Kristen Terrette (Elk Lake Publishing)

Cover art for Den, by Hope Bolinger (IlluminateYA)

BRONZE

Den, by Hope Bolinger (IlluminateYA)

21. Young Adult Fiction – Mature Issues

Cover art for Quiet No More, by Nikki Barthelmess (Flux)

GOLD

Quiet No More, by Nikki Barthelmess (Flux)

Cover art for Fish Scales, by Lynn Yvonne Moon (Indignor House Inc)

SILVER

Fish Scales, by Lynn Yvonne Moon (Indignor House Inc)

Cover art for All the Things We Didn't See, by D.A. Reed (D.A. Reed, Author)

BRONZE

All the Things We Didn’t See, by D.A. Reed (D.A. Reed, Author)

22. Poetry

Cover art for A Cheer for the Year, by Raven Howell; illustrated by Meredith Messinger (Clear Fork Publishing)

GOLD

A Cheer for the Year, by Raven Howell; illustrated by Meredith Messinger (Clear Fork Publishing)

Cover art for Wondrous You: Empowering Poems for Magical Kids, by Kayla Floyd; illustrated by Ellen Newcomb (Self-Published)

SILVER

Wondrous You: Empowering Poems for Magical Kids, by Kayla Floyd; illustrated by Ellen Newcomb (Self-Published)

Cover art for Witches, Bats, and Mystical Cats, by Julie Chapman; illustrated by Anthony Richichi (Saratoga Springs Publishing)

BRONZE (TIE)

Witches, Bats, and Mystical Cats, by Julie Chapman; illustrated by Anthony Richichi (Saratoga Springs Publishing)

Cover art for Magical Meadow, by Dr. Jennifer Schmidt; illustrated by Christina Allen (Corn Crib Studio & Publishing)

BRONZE (TIE)

Magical Meadow, by Dr. Jennifer Schmidt; illustrated by Christina Allen (Corn Crib Studio & Publishing)

23. Non-Fiction – Picture Book

Cover art for Fearless Trailblazers: 11 Latinos Who Made U.S. History / Pioneros Audaces: 11 Latinos que hicieron historia en Estados Unidos, by Naibe Reynoso; illustrated by Jone Leal (Con Todo Press)

GOLD

Fearless Trailblazers: 11 Latinos Who Made U.S. History / Pioneros Audaces: 11 Latinos que hicieron historia en Estados Unidos, by Naibe Reynoso; illustrated by Jone Leal (Con Todo Press)

Cover art for Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History / Pequeňas Gigantes: 10 Hispanas que hicieron historia, by Raynelda A. Calderon; illustrated by Donna Wiscombe (Cayena Press)

SILVER

Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History / Pequeňas Gigantes: 10 Hispanas que hicieron historia, by Raynelda A. Calderon; illustrated by Donna Wiscombe (Cayena Press)

Cover art for Louis Riel Day: The Fur Trade Project, by Deborah L. Delaronde; illustrated by Sheldon Dawson (Theytus Books)

BRONZE

Louis Riel Day: The Fur Trade Project, by Deborah L. Delaronde; illustrated by Sheldon Dawson (Theytus Books)

24. Non-Fiction – Chapter Book

Cover art for Race & Inclusion: Standing Up to Racism and Building a Better World, by Deanna Singh; illustrated by Shellene Rodney (American Girl)

GOLD

Race & Inclusion: Standing Up to Racism and Building a Better World, by Deanna Singh; illustrated by Shellene Rodney (American Girl)

Cover art for The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic, by Siena Castellon (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)

SILVER

The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic, by Siena Castellon (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)

Cover art for The Friendship Book, by Wendy L. Moss, PhD (Magination Press)

BRONZE

The Friendship Book, by Wendy L. Moss, PhD (Magination Press)

25. Animals / Pets - Fiction

Cover art for How to Eat a Peach, by Karen Schaufeld; illustrated by Kurt Schwarz (Quidne Press)

GOLD

How to Eat a Peach, by Karen Schaufeld; illustrated by Kurt Schwarz (Quidne Press)

Cover art for Could I Please Have a....Dog?, by Marshall Silverman; illustrated by Ida Osterman (Warren Publishing)

SILVER

Could I Please Have a….Dog?, by Marshall Silverman; illustrated by Ida Osterman (Warren Publishing)

Cover art for The Legend of Jet the Gerbil, by Michael Keller; illustrated by Patrizia Donaera (Wise Ink)

BRONZE

The Legend of Jet the Gerbil, by Michael Keller; illustrated by Patrizia Donaera (Wise Ink)

26. Animals / Pets - Non-Fiction

Cover art for Pets: Getting Them, Caring for Them, and Loving Them, by Mel Hammond; illustrated By Maike Plenzke (American Girl)

GOLD

Pets: Getting Them, Caring for Them, and Loving Them, by Mel Hammond; illustrated By Maike Plenzke (American Girl)

Cover art for Jade: Lost in Yellowstone, by Michelle Caffrey; illustrated by Steph Lehmann (Farcountry Press)

SILVER

Jade: Lost in Yellowstone, by Michelle Caffrey; illustrated by Steph Lehmann (Farcountry Press)

Cover art for Saving Scruffy, by Randy Katz; illustrated by Edwin Camacaro (Self-Published)

BRONZE

Saving Scruffy, by Randy Katz; illustrated by Edwin Camacaro (Self-Published)

27. Social Activism

Cover art for That They Lived: African Americans Who Changed the World, by Rochelle Riley and Cristi Smith-Jones (Wayne State University Press)

GOLD

That They Lived: African Americans Who Changed the World, by Rochelle Riley and Cristi Smith-Jones (Wayne State University Press)

Cover art for Untold: Defining Moments of the Uprooted, edited by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen (Mango & Marigold Press)

SILVER

Untold: Defining Moments of the Uprooted, edited by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen (Mango & Marigold Press)

Cover art for Our Gay History in Fifty States, by Zaylore Stout (Wise Ink)

BRONZE

Our Gay History in Fifty States, by Zaylore Stout (Wise Ink)

28. Comic / Graphic Novel

Cover art for Mup: The Complete Graphic Novel, by Raea Gragg (Self-Published)

GOLD

Mup: The Complete Graphic Novel, by Raea Gragg (Self-Published)

Cover art for Nothing, written and illustrated by Michael Molinet (Notable Kids Publishing)

SILVER

Nothing, written and illustrated by Michael Molinet (Notable Kids Publishing)

Cover art for The Global Kid: The World’s First VR/AR Political Comic Book, by Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz (Self-Published)

BRONZE

The Global Kid: The World’s First VR/AR Political Comic Book, by Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz (Self-Published)

29. Religion / Spirituality

Cover art for The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle, by Daniel Petronelli; illustrated by Emily Pritchett (Walnut Ridge Publishing Company)

GOLD

The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle, by Daniel Petronelli; illustrated by Emily Pritchett (Walnut Ridge Publishing Company)

Cover art for Goodnight Jesus, by Judy Andry; illustrated by Leanne Franson (Susan Schadt Press)

SILVER

Goodnight Jesus, by Judy Andry; illustrated by Leanne Franson (Susan Schadt Press)

Cover art for Dream Big, My Precious One, by Jill Roman Lord;illustrated by Brittany E. Lakin (Worthy Kids)

BRONZE (TIE)

Dream Big, My Precious One, by Jill Roman Lord; illustrated by Brittany E. Lakin (Worthy Kids)

Cover art for Psalm 23: You Are With Me, illustrated by Lucinda Rae (Ori Publications)

BRONZE (TIE)

Psalm 23: You Are With Me, illustrated by Lucinda Rae (Ori Publications)

30. Holiday

Cover art for Pumpkin Baby!, by Elias Barks; illustrated by Meg Hunt (Hazy Dell Press)

GOLD

Pumpkin Baby!, by Elias Barks; illustrated by Meg Hunt (Hazy Dell Press)

Cover art for The Quiet Crazy Easter Day, by Jill Roman Lord; illustrated by Kelly Breemer (B&H Kids)

SILVER

The Quiet Crazy Easter Day, by Jill Roman Lord; illustrated by Kelly Breemer (B&H Kids)

Cover art for The Candy Tree of Muttenz, by Karena Stoner; illustrated by Luisa Galstyan (Blue Dot Books)

BRONZE

The Candy Tree of Muttenz, by Karena Stoner; illustrated by Luisa Galstyan (Blue Dot Books)

31. Book With Merchandise (plush toy, etc.)

Cover art for The Jar from Afar (with gold gift jar), by Paula Osborn; illustrated by Annie Wilkinson (Big Love Publishing)

GOLD

The Jar from Afar (with gold gift jar), by Paula Osborn; illustrated by Annie Wilkinson (Big Love Publishing)

Cover art for ‘Twas the Night Before ChristMOOSE (with backpack, hat, plush moose and water bottle), by Vicki Addesso Dodd; illustrated by Patrick Jankowski (Saratoga Springs Publishing)

SILVER

‘Twas the Night Before ChristMOOSE (with backpack, hat, plush moose and water bottle), by Vicki Addesso Dodd; illustrated by Patrick Jankowski (Saratoga Springs Publishing)

Cover art for A Bike for Buster (with plush horse), by Junior & Reba McLaughlin; illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations (Self-Published)

BRONZE

A Bike for Buster (with plush horse), by Junior & Reba McLaughlin; illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations (Self-Published)

32. Spanish Language Book

Cover art for Remi: El Manatí Perdido, by Lise Ménard; illustrated by Vector Family (Mi Mar Maravilloso)

GOLD

Remi: El Manatí Perdido, by Lise Ménard; illustrated by Vector Family (Mi Mar Maravilloso)

Cover art for El dragón de la cola de cartón, by Esmeralda Pérez Cortés; Illustrated by Alynor Díaz (Snow Fountain Press)

SILVER

El dragón de la cola de cartón, by Esmeralda Pérez Cortés; Illustrated by Alynor Díaz (Snow Fountain Press)

Cover art for Cosquillas de lluvia, by Anya Damirón; illustrated by Héctor Borlasca (Andalo)

BRONZE

Cosquillas de lluvia, by Anya Damirón; illustrated by Héctor Borlasca (Andalo)

33. Environmental Issues

Cover art for Love the Earth: Understanding Climate Change, Speaking Up for Solutions, and Living an Earth-Friendly Life, by Mel Hammond; illustrated by Monique Dong (American Girl)

GOLD

Love the Earth: Understanding Climate Change, Speaking Up for Solutions, and Living an Earth-Friendly Life, by Mel Hammond; illustrated by Monique Dong (American Girl)

Cover art for The Tapping Stick, by D.A. Jennings; illustrated by Dan Kane (Inlet Shade Publishing)

SILVER

The Tapping Stick, by D.A. Jennings; illustrated by Dan Kane (Inlet Shade Publishing)

Cover art for Grandma Lisa’s Humming, Buzzing, Chirping, Garden, by Lisa Doseff; illustrated by Duncan Robertson (Pollination Press)

BRONZE

Grandma Lisa’s Humming, Buzzing, Chirping, Garden, by Lisa Doseff; illustrated by Duncan Robertson (Pollination Press)

34. Health Issues

Cover art for The River of Birds, by Libby Moore; illustrated by Michael Boardman (Bird Upstairs/Red Pine Press)

GOLD (TIE)

The River of Birds, by Libby Moore; illustrated by Michael Boardman (Bird Upstairs/Red Pine Press)

Cover art for Finn and the Ferocious Flu, by Seth Eliot Santoro, CEC; illustrated by Robert Dersley (Smile From the Inside)

GOLD (TIE)

Finn and the Ferocious Flu, by Seth Eliot Santoro, CEC; illustrated by Robert Dersley (Smile From the Inside)

Cover art for You Can Do It, Chickadee, by Maria Luisa Salcines and Maelia Salcines; illustrated by Maria Ballarin (Mascot Books)

SILVER

You Can Do It, Chickadee, by Maria Luisa Salcines and Maelia Salcines; illustrated by Maria Ballarin (Mascot Books)

Cover art for Padapillo, by Valerie James Abbott; illustrated by Gina Wojtysiak (KWE Publishing)

BRONZE

Padapillo, by Valerie James Abbott; illustrated by Gina Wojtysiak (KWE Publishing)

35. Mind-Body-Spirit / Self-Esteem

Cover art for The Social Black Belt, by Dr. Christopher Cortman and Michael Keelen (Self-Published)

GOLD

The Social Black Belt, by Dr. Christopher Cortman and Michael Keelen (Self-Published)

Cover art for Guy Stuff: Feelings, by Dr. Cara Natterson (American Girl)

SILVER

Guy Stuff: Feelings, by Dr. Cara Natterson (American Girl)

Cover art for Loved & Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls, by Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert (Zonderkidz)

BRONZE

Loved & Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls, by Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert (Zonderkidz)

36. Best First Book – Picture Book

Cover art for My Important Girl, by Leslie Yeransian Dolsak; illustrated by Ekaterina Filyakova (6000 Sunsets)

GOLD

My Important Girl, by Leslie Yeransian Dolsak; illustrated by Ekaterina Filyakova (6000 Sunsets)

Cover art for Uh Oh, Kenzo!, by Devin Alphin & Erica Doggett Alphin; illustrated by Elena Aiello (Crown the Kid Books)

SILVER

Uh Oh, Kenzo!, by Devin Alphin & Erica Doggett Alphin; illustrated by Elena Aiello (Crown the Kid Books)

Cover art for Montana’s Memory Day: A Nature-Themed Foster/Adoption Story, by Sue Lawrence; illustrated by Erika Wilson (Mascot Books)

BRONZE

Montana’s Memory Day: A Nature-Themed Foster/Adoption Story, by Sue Lawrence; illustrated by Erika Wilson (Mascot Books)

37. Best First Book – Chapter Book

Cover art for Blood and Silver, by Vali Benson (Tellwell Talent)

GOLD

Blood and Silver, by Vali Benson (Tellwell Talent)

Cover art for The Odyssey & Henry’s Box (Book 1 of The Adventures of Charlie & Baxter), by Sarah J. Aris; illustrated by Stephanie Nieves (Red Rogue Press)

SILVER (TIE)

The Odyssey & Henry’s Box (Book 1 of The Adventures of Charlie & Baxter), by Sarah J. Aris; illustrated by Stephanie Nieves (Red Rogue Press)

Cover art for Isle of Tatsu, by Susan Foust (Bookbaby)

SILVER (TIE)

Isle of Tatsu, by Susan Foust (Bookbaby)

Cover art for Best Friends from Opposite Sides of the Tracks, by Kenneth D. Brubaker Jr. (Halo Publishing International)

BRONZE

Best Friends from Opposite Sides of the Tracks, by Kenneth D. Brubaker Jr. (Halo Publishing International)

38. Best Book by Youth Author (under 18)

Cover art for Angelina’s Opinions, by Angelina Wang (Tyldoweb Publishing)

GOLD

Angelina’s Opinions, by Angelina Wang (Tyldoweb Publishing)

Cover art for The Other Realm, by Tristan Hui (StoneSoup)

SILVER

The Other Realm, by Tristan Hui (StoneSoup)

Cover art for Phoebe’s Mental-Health Journey, written and illustrated by Ariel W. Abbott (Self-Published)

BRONZE

Phoebe’s Mental-Health Journey, written and illustrated by Ariel W. Abbott (Self-Published)

39. Best Book Series – Picture Book

Cover art for Little Mouse Adventures (Volumes 1-3), by Teresa Anne Power; illustrated by Emma Allen (Stafford House Books)

GOLD

Little Mouse Adventures (Volumes 1-3), by Teresa Anne Power; illustrated by Emma Allen (Stafford House Books)

Cover art for Little Godwit/Little Mole/Little Mimic Series, by Emily Lim-Leh; illustrated by John Lim (Marshall Cavendish Children)

SILVER

Little Godwit/Little Mole/Little Mimic Series, by Emily Lim-Leh; illustrated by John Lim (Marshall Cavendish Children)

Cover art for Freddie the Fly and Friends Series, by Kimberly Delude; illustrated by Brian Martin (BoysTown Press)

BRONZE

Freddie the Fly and Friends Series, by Kimberly Delude; illustrated by Brian Martin (BoysTown Press)

40. Best Book Series – Chapter Book

Cover art for The Fishing Chronicles (Vol. 1-5), by Lane Walker (Bakken Books)

GOLD

Little Mouse Adventures (Volumes 1-3), by Teresa Anne Power; illustrated by Emma Allen (Stafford House Books)

Cover art for The Whatif Monster Chapter Book Series (Vol. 1-5), written and illustrated by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt (MNS Press)

SILVER

The Whatif Monster Chapter Book Series (Vol. 1-5), written and illustrated by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt (MNS Press)

Cover art for The Jesse Steam Mysteries: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math, written and illustrated by Ken Bowser (Red Chair Press)

BRONZE

The Jesse Steam Mysteries: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math, written and illustrated by Ken Bowser (Red Chair Press)

41. Best Book Series – Non-Fiction

Cover art for Beginner Biography Series (Vol. 1-8), by Jeff Cipriano and Jennifer Marino Walters; illustrated by Scott R. Brooks (Look! Books/Red Chair Press)

GOLD

Beginner Biography Series (Vol. 1-8), by Jeff Cipriano and Jennifer Marino Walters; illustrated by Scott R. Brooks (Look! Books/Red Chair Press)

Cover art for BOLDPRINT Inquiry Series, edited by Jill Colyer and Jennifer Watt (Rubicon Publishing)

SILVER

BOLDPRINT Inquiry Series, edited by Jill Colyer and Jennifer Watt (Rubicon Publishing)

Cover art for Social and Emotional Learning Series (Vol 1-12), by Alyssa Krekelberg (The Child’s World)

BRONZE

Social and Emotional Learning Series (Vol 1-12), by Alyssa Krekelberg (The Child’s World)

EBOOK CATEGORIES

E1. Children’s Picture Book

Cover art for I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, by Junia Wonders; illustrated by Daniela Volpari (Gmuer Verlag)

GOLD

I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, by Junia Wonders; illustrated by Daniela Volpari (Gmuer Verlag)

Cover art for Perfectly Poppy, by Tricia Stone-Shumaker (Poppy's Adventures Publishing)

SILVER

Perfectly Poppy, by Tricia Stone-Shumaker (Poppy’s Adventures Publishing)

Cover art for Magic in Windowland, by Rupamanjari (The Inkpot Press)

BRONZE (TIE)

Magic in Windowland, by Rupamanjari (The Inkpot Press)

Cover art for The Night the Monsters Came, by Junia Wonders; illustrated by Lisa Ciccone (Gmuer Verlag)

BRONZE (TIE)

The Night the Monsters Came, by Junia Wonders; illustrated by Lisa Ciccone (Gmuer Verlag)

E2. Picture Book – Enhanced & Apps

Cover art for The Goldilocks Quartet, by Leia Barrett; illustrated by Candace Neal; music arranged by Dr. Andrew West (Musically Ever After Publications)

GOLD

The Goldilocks Quartet, by Leia Barrett; illustrated by Candace Neal; music arranged by Dr. Andrew West (Musically Ever After Publications)

Cover art for Dino-Mite!, words and music by Beppie and Justin “Dunna” McDonough; illustrated by Robyn Slack (Beppie Music)

SILVER

Dino-Mite!, words and music by Beppie and Justin “Dunna” McDonough; illustrated by Robyn Slack (Beppie Music)

Cover art for Tiny Tim and The Ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge (Narrated with Christmas Carols), by Norman Whaler (Beneath Another Sky Books)

BRONZE

Tiny Tim and The Ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge (Narrated with Christmas Carols), by Norman Whaler (Beneath Another Sky Books)

E3. Pre-Teen Fiction

Cover art for The Fantastical Exploits of Gwendolyn Gray, by B.A.Williamson (Jolly Fish Press)

GOLD

The Fantastical Exploits of Gwendolyn Gray, by B.A.Williamson (Jolly Fish Press)

Cover art for Little Wade and Watchtower: Abigail and the Great Gang Trap, by Sean March (BEM513LLC)

SILVER

Little Wade and Watchtower: Abigail and the Great Gang Trap, by Sean March (BEM513LLC)

Cover art for The Mysterious Pool, by Charlene McIver (Self-Published)

BRONZE

The Mysterious Pool, by Charlene McIver (Self-Published)

E4. Young Adult Fiction

Cover art for Valiance, by Vanessa Caraveo (Self-Published)

GOLD

Valiance, by Vanessa Caraveo (Self-Published)

Cover art for The Connection (The Blood-Light Trilogy Book 1), by Dana Claire (FabFitFocused, LLC)

SILVER

The Connection (The Blood-Light Trilogy Book 1), by Dana Claire (FabFitFocused, LLC)

Cover art for Isle of Dragons, by L. A. Thompson (Self-Published)

BRONZE

Isle of Dragons, by L. A. Thompson (Self-Published)

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