MOONBEAM SPIRIT AWARDS:
Compassion | Education | Imagination | Community | Mindfulness | Storytelling
GENERAL CATEGORIES:
Categories 1-25 | 26. Social Activism | 27. Comics/Graphic Novel | 28. Religion/Spirituality | 29. Holiday | 30. Book with Merch | 31. Spanish Language – Chapter Book | 32. Environmental Issues | 33. Health Issues | 34. Mind-Body-Spirit/Self-Esteem | 35. Best First Book – Picture | 36. Best First Book – Chapter | 37. Best Book by Youth | 38. Best Series – Picture | 39. Best Series – Chapter | 40. Best Series – Nonfiction | 41. Best Writer/Illustrator | 42. Cultural Experience
EBOOK CATEGORIES:
E1. Children’s Picture Book |
E2. Fiction – Pre-Teen | E3. Fiction – Young Adult
GENERAL CATEGORIES
26. Social Activism
GOLD
Extraordinary O Finds Her Superpower by Sara Bloomfield & Amy Sachse, Illustrated by Lena Bardy (Magical Planet Publishing)
SILVER
Cole and the Colossal Change by Seth E. Santoro, Illustrated by Robert Dersley (Smile from the Inside, Inc.)
BRONZE
If I Must Go, You Must Stay by Hazem Nassar (Self-Published)
27. Comics/Graphic Novel
GOLD
Double Booking: The Tail of the Mummy Cat by Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer, & Nic Touris (Papercutz)
SILVER (TIE)
Flash Gordon Adventures! by Art Baltazar & Franco (Papercutz)
SILVER (TIE)
Flash Gordon: The Girl From Infinity Vol. 1 by Marguerite Bennett & Bev Johnson (Papercutz)
BRONZE
Geungsi by Sean Lam & Junzi (Stallion Studio)
28. Religion/Spirituality
GOLD
Come and See by Shannon T.L. Kearns (Hodder Faith Young Explorers)
SILVER
The Common Rule Youth Edition by Justin Whitmel Earley (IVP)
BRONZE
Elijah’s Tears: Stories for the Jewish Holidays by Sydelle Pearl , Illustrated by Rossitza Skorcheva (Pelican Publishing)
29. Holiday
GOLD
Tonight is Krampus Night! by Kyle Sullivan, Illustrated by Zoe Persico (Hazy Dell Press)
SILVER
The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Holiday Fantasy by Todd Lockwood (Brown Books Kids)
BRONZE (TIE)
When the Lights Go Out by Edwardo Lecuona & Nick Garnham Wright, Illustrated by Nick Garnham Wright (Palmetto Publishing)
BRONZE (TIE)
The Bumpy Pumpkin by Natalie Horseman, Illustrated by Kelsey Marshalsey (Self-Published)
30. Book with Merch
GOLD (TIE)
Because You Can by Emely Varosky (Skoshie & Friends)
GOLD (TIE)
Anger is a Hedgehog by Debra Roy, LPC (Pegasus Press)
SILVER
Twinkle the Littlest Star by Leslie Colburn, Illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski (Cross My Heart Press)
BRONZE
Jacy and the Maple Leaf by Q. Ahsan (Santa & Me Inc.)
31. Spanish Language
GOLD
Koinobori by Desirée Acevedo, Illustrated by Rebeca Luciani (La Cuentería Respetuosa)
SILVER
Dentro de mí by Soledad Carmona, Illustrated by Ricard López (La Cuentería Respetuosa)
BRONZE
¿Quién muerde en la página verde? by Mar Romera; illustrated by Maria Konstantinova (cuentos con valores)
32. Environmental Issues
GOLD
Armando & the Amazing Animal Race by Diana Schaffter (Sea Otter Press)
SILVER
The Miracle Forest by Ellen Dee Davidson (12 Willow Press)
BRONZE
The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant by Nocola Williams, Illustrated by Henry Ezeokeke (The Hip Hop Homestead Press)
33. Health Issues
GOLD
The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition by Michele Pettinger (Velo Press)
SILVER
Sleep Like a Polar Bear by Kyle Richard Olson, Illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski (Warren Publishing)
BRONZE
Shining As I Am by Makida Arshi, Illustrated by Siddhant Jumde (Bear With Us Productions)
34. Mind/Body/Self-Esteem
GOLD
Once Upon a Sunray by Leopold Kahn, Illustrated by Rebeca Fhima (Sicoben)
SILVER
The Most Amazing Machine by Emily Dunckle, Illustrated by Danika Runyan (Dolan Publishing)
BRONZE
I Adore You: Finding Hope and a Home in a New Land by Fardous Hosseiny & Jaihoon Nawzadi (Self-Published)
35. Best First Book - Picture
GOLD (TIE)
You Can Throw a Party! by Jan Gniffke, Illustrated by Rebecca Pintos (Brown Books Kids)
GOLD (TIE)
A Monster on My Trail by Silpa Kona, Illustrated by Diah Chakraborty (Pink Reed Books)
SILVER
Paper Airplanes: A Girl, A Dream, and the Sky Between by Jennifer Li (Self-Published)
BRONZE
Cal Has Three Legs by Sasha Milena Filipovich, Illustrated by Dalia Vukmirovich (Tellwell Publishing)
36. Best First Book - Chapter
GOLD
Ellie Ment and the Material Matter by Bertie Stephens (Clean Planet Foundation)
SILVER
Not Logan: How I Accidentally Became a Youtube Star by Melanie Hunter (Legends Ink Publishing)
BRONZE
A Keen Sense of Time by Martha Sutton Wild
37. Best Book by Youth
GOLD
We Run This House: The Girl’s Guide to Flag Football by AnnaSofia Dickens (Triumph Books)
SILVER
Duck and Bear: The Best of Friends by Marie Tevosyan, Illustrated by Dianna Grigoryan (Self-Published)
BRONZE
Thieves of Time Forgotten by Emilia Ramos Samper (Art Queen Print)
38. Best Series - Picture
GOLD
Full Moon Fairy Series by Karly Bonfante, Illustrated by Kenzie Raposo (Full Moon Fairy)
SILVER
The Chronicles of Rodney’s Mission to Spread Kindness by Rodney Smith Jr, Illustrated by Valeria Kornus (Self-Published)
BRONZE (TIE)
Story Swapping by Vassi Rombis (Kreative Publishing Studio)
BRONZE (TIE)
Operation Aviation Series by Teri Weber (Elva Resa Publishing)
39. Best Series - Chapter
GOLD
Super Dweeb Series by Jess Bradley (Arcturus)
SILVER
Airplane Adventures: Flying Circus Series by Leora Cobham (Cobham Wings)
BRONZE
The Phoenix Rising Trilogy by A.L. Wyss (Carnelian & Quills)
40. Best Series - Nonfiction
GOLD
The MorningStar Series by Dora Dillistone (Desert Moon Graphics)
SILVER
Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher by Dr. Kenny Loui, Illustrated by Yamawe (UFO Comics)
BRONZE
Can’t I Just..Series by Jennifer Larsen (Wayfinder Press)
41. Best Writer/Illustrator
GOLD
Wander Out Wonder In by Emily Ennulat-Lustine (Self-Published)
SILVER
The Magic Crystal: A Magical Adventure that Prepares Young Minds for the World by Billie Moon (Magic Pony Books)
BRONZE
The Tagalongs by Megan Marie Myers (Little Bigfoot)
42. Cultural Experience
GOLD
Rainy Day for Tortas Fritas by Lau Moraiti (Paw Prints Publishing)
SILVER
The Light of the Winter Solstice by Florian Eizaguirre, Illustrated by Maitane Bautista (Intentional Wonders)
BRONZE
The Wheels on the Floats by Monica Vaughn-Flam, Illustrated by Courtney Strickland (Pelican Publishing)
eBook 1. Children’s Picture - All Ages
GOLD
The Roll-Away Snowman by Junia Wonders, Illustrated by Daniela Volpari (Gmür Verlag)
SILVER
Choose Your Reaction: A Trip to the Zoo by Jonathan Reule, Illustrated Carlos Varejáo (Lil Donut Press)
BRONZE
London Learns: Cake, Lemonade, and Sprinkles by Aishah Hight, Illustrated by Whimsical Designs by CJ (Cellar of Purple)
BRONZE
Bella Brown’s Messier than Messy Room by J.W. Zarek (Self-Published)
eBook 2. Pre-Teen Fiction
GOLD
Shadows of Tramonton: Vigilants of Tramonton Book I by Tom Aloy
SILVER
The Fire on Slate Fell by Warren Cabral (Wilton Books Ltd.)
BRONZE
The Wolf Cub by Alison Bellringer (Austin Macauley Publishers)
eBook 3. Young Adult Fiction
GOLD
Lost Elawn: An Elk Riders Legend by Ted Neill (Tenebray Press)
SILVER
Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder by Erika Lynn Adams (Beaver’s Pond Press)
BRONZE
Come Quietly by Hermione Lee (Self-Published)
