CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK AWARDS ~ CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK REVIEWS ~ SEAL OF APPROVAL
2016 AWARD WINNING BOOKS
YOUNG AUTHOR AWARD
PRETEEN / TWEEN / TEEN
YOUNG ADULT
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
AWARD WINNING BOOKS BY YEAR
PRESCHOOL / EARLY READER
General Preschool
Ice Dream’s Wish
written by Nasrin Mottahadeh
illustrated by Mehri Dadgar
Nasrin Mottahadeh
General Preschool
“Guess Who, Mr. Dinosaur?”
written by Christopher Smith
illustrated by Brandon Frazier and Mike Motz
Create Space
Picture Book / Preschool
White Butterfly and Her Wings of Many Colors
story by Arnold Bustillo
Written and illustrated
by Susan Andra Lion
Mariposa Blanca Publishing
Picture Book / Preschool
Daniel and His Starry Night Blanket
written and illustrated
by Sally Loughridge
Maine Authors Publishing
Picture Book Early Reader
The Reading Promise
written by Troy Kent
illustrated by Elisa Moriconi
Mascot Books
Picture Book Early Reader
The Growing Sweater
written by Jason Marchi
illustrated by Ben Quesnel
Fahrenheit Books
Rhyme Book Early Reader
The Golden Rule
written by Sherrill S Cannon
illustrated by Kalpart
SBPRA
Rhyme Book Early Reader
The Stumps of Flattop Hill
written and illustrated by Kenneth Kit Lamug
One Peace Books
Cultural Issues Early Reader
What’s for Dinner?
written by Penelope Anne Cole
illustrated by Samantha S. Bell
Magical Book Works
Cultural Issues Early Reader
A Peacock among Pigeons
written by Tyler Curry
illustrated by Clarione Gutierrez
Mascot Publishing
Educational Early Reader
Strike at Charles’ Farm/Grève à la ferme de Charles
written by Nicole Audet
illustrated by Mylène Villenueve
AuthorHouse
Educational Early Reader
Are You Eating My Lunch? Manges-tu mon lunch?
written by Nicole Audet
illustrated by Kathy Kerber
AuthorHouse
Inspirational / Visionary E.R.
Destiny
written by Sonya Wadhera and Priya Wadhera
Double Infinity International Incorporated
Inspirational / Visionary E.R.
A Peacock among Pigeons
written by Tyler Curry
illustrated by Clarione Gutierrez
Mascot Publishing
General Early Reader
Avian Kingdom Feathered Tales
The Hollow in the Hill
written by Karen Chacek
TechStudios, LLC
General Early Reader
Avian Kingdom Feathered Tales Neither Night Nor Day
written by Karen Chacek
TechStudios, LLC
Self Esteem Early Reader
Red Socks Go With Absolutely Anything
written by Darla Woodley
illustrated by Evan Munday
SonShine Design (Self Published)
Self Esteem Early Reader
My Wish for You
written and illustrated by
Nicole Henning
Anima Readers Publishing
Chapter Book
Topaz and the Green Fairies
written by Pat Frayne
Create Space
Chapter Book
Posie Pixie And The Fireworks Party
written by Sarah Hill
Abela Publishing
Children’s Series
Penny the Palomino Quarter Horse
written by Gary Scogin
illustrated by Alex Ray
Sarah Book Publishing
Children’s Series
Avian Kingdom Feathered Tales
written by Karen Chacek
TechStudios, LLC
General Preteen
Greg’s First Adventure in Time
C.M. Huddleston
Interpreting Time’s Past, LLC
General Preteen
Star Sapphire and the Land of Gems
Anthony Pardoe
Anthony and Suzanne Pardoe
Fantasy Preteen
Dotty and the Calendar House Key
Emma Warner-Reed
Createspace/Smashwords
Fantasy Preteen
The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman
Robin Gregory
Mad Mystical Journey Press
Mystery Preteen
Crime Cats: Missing
Wolfgang Parker
Rogue Agent Publishing
Mystery Preteen
The Ghosts of Pebble Brook Lodge
Linda Covella
Beau Coup Publishing
Fiction Preteen
A Place to Call Home: Toby’s Tale
Gail Whitmore
Outskirts Press
Fiction Teen
Cryptogram Chaos, A Virtual Reality Adventure
Linda Covella
Linda Covella
The Enchanted Page Book Award
A Peacock among Pigeons
written by Tyler Curry
illustrated by Clarione Gutierrez
Mascot Publishing
The Eloquent Quill Book Award
Foulsham
written and illustrated by Edward Carey
The Overlook Press
Words on Wings Book Award
Grendel’s Mother
Susan Signe Morrison
Top Hat Books/ John Hunt Publishing
Lumen Award for Literary Excellence
I would, but my DAMN MIND won’t let me, a teen's guide to controlling their thoughts and feelings
Jacqui Letran
A Healed Mind
TOP HONORS AWARDS
Science Fiction YA
Tallas
Cathrina Constantine
Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly
Mystery YA
Don’t Forget To Breathe
Cathrina Constantine
Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly
Series YA
The Gateway Chronicles
K. B. Hoyle
The Writer’s Coffee Shop Publishing House
Nonfiction YA
I would, but my DAMN MIND won’t let me, a teen's guide to controlling their thoughts and feelings
Jacqui Letran
A Healed Mind
Health / Self Esteem
Navigating Your Cancer Journey
Jennifer Thietz
Dog Ear Publishing
Gender Specific - Female Audience
Certainly Sensible
Pamela Woods-Jackson
The Wild Rose Press
Faith Based Early Reader
The Veterans’ Clubhouse
written by Kristen Zajac
illustrated by Jennifer Thomas Houdeshell
Guardian Angel Publishing
Instructional
Little Music Masters, Meet the Notes
written by Elias Berlinger
illustrated by Maryana Kachmar
My Music Workshop
Nonfiction Series
Aunt Phil’s Trunk
Laurel Downing Bill
Aunt Phil’s Trunk LLC
Best Illustrator
Annie’s Plaid Shirt
written by Stacy B. Davids
illustrated by Rachael Balsaitis
Upswing Press
Best First Middle Grade Novel
The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman
Robin Gregory
Mad Mystical Journey Press
Best First Picture Book
Are You Eating My Lunch? Manges-tu mon lunch?
written by Nicole Audet
illustrated by Kathy Kerber
AuthorHouse
Published by an author 21 years of age or under
Historical Nonfiction
Aunt Phil’s Trunk
Laurel Downing Bill
Aunt Phil’s Trunk LLC
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