International Book Awards - Honoring Excellence in Independent & Mainstream Publishing (2024)

Animals/Pets: General

Winner
Invertebrate Medicine, 3rd Edition by Gregory A. Lewbart
Wiley-Blackwell

Finalist
Cavoy, Cavah, Cavoo! by Cal Devney
Tellwell

Finalist
Dangerous ANIMALS. Parasites, Poisonous, Predatory: Representatives, prevention, measures protected, first aid. by Vladimir A. Timokhanov
Independently Published

Finalist
Doodle Noodle by Kate Seng
Archway Publishing

Finalist
Saving Scruffy by Randy Katz, illustrations by Edwin Camacaro
Duke Publishing

Finalist
Story Swapping: A Tale of a Naughty Puppy by Vassi Rombis
Kreative Explorations

Finalist
The Ick Erros by Cal Devney
Tellwell

Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction

Winner
A Dog's Devotion: True Adventures of a K9 Search and Rescue Team by Suzanne Elshult and Guy Mansfield
Lyons Press

Finalist
Hamburger and French Flies: A Barn Swallow's Story by Carol Kent
FriesenPress

Anthologies: Nonfiction

Winner
New Voices: Contemporary Writers Confronting the Holocaust, co-edited by Howard Debs and M.E. Silverman
Vallentine Mitchell

Finalist
Absolute Vision by Jo Pronger Faulkner
Boondocks Publishing

Finalist
Haight Words: Voices From The Street by Lori Pino
Koehler Books Publishing

Finalist
Letters to a Future Nurse: Real Life Struggles, Heartwarming Stories, and Practical Tips by Leah Parker et Al
Sunshine in the AM Publishing

Art

Winner
The Picasso Century by Didier Ottinger, assisted by Anna Hiddleston-Galloni with contributors
National Gallery of Victoria, Musée national d’art moderne-Centre de création industrielle (MNAM-CCI), Centre Pompidou, Paris, and the Musée national Picasso-Paris

Finalist
Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse by Clarissa M Esguerra, Michaela Hansen, Katie Sommerville, Danielle Whitfield and contributors
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Fred Williams: The London Drawings, Edited by Cathy Leahy and contributors
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Jamaican Ceramics: A Historical and Contemporary Survey by Norma Rodney Harrack
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
Melbourne Now 2023
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
New Australian Printmaking, Edited by Jessica Cole, Cathy Leahy and Anne Virgo OAM
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Observations: Women in Art and Design History by Jennifer Higgie, Adelina Modesti, Elizabeth Otto and Penelope Hunting
National Gallery of Victoria

Autobiography/Memoir

Winner
Running Sideways: The Olympic Champion Who Made Track and Field History by Pauline Davis with T.R. Todd
Rowman & Littlefield

Finalist
Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story by Adoriana Marik, as told to author Anne K. Howard
WildBlue Press

Finalist
Juror #11: A Memoir of Rising From A Broken Justice System and The Trials of Life by Katrina Robertson
Independently Published

Finalist
Strip: A Memoir by Hannah Sward
Tortoise Books

Finalist
Unlost: Roaming Through South American on a Spontaneous Journey by Cory Mortensen
White Condor

Finalist
Where Cowards Go to Die by Benjamin Sledge
Regnery

Finalist
You'll Forget This Ever Happened: Secrets, Shame, and Adoption in the 1960s by Laura L. Engel
She Writes Press

Best Cover Design: Fiction

Winner
A Divine Romance by Ifueko Ogbomo
InspiroLogos Publishing

Finalist
Abandon Us: An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller by E.T. Gunnarsson
Bragi Press

Finalist
Blue by You by Larry B. Gildersleeve
BookLocker Inc.

Finalist
Eve's Covering by Elsie McKenney
Bluff's Edge Publishing

Finalist
Let Your Inner Golden Sparkle Shine: The Little Girl Who Never Stopped Believing in Herself by Sarah Vie
Muse Literary

Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary

Finalist
The Mistress of Rosings Park: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Regina Jeffers
Kindle Direct Publishing

Best Cover Design: Nonfiction

Winner
The Science of Getting Rich for Women by Sara Connell
Muse Literary

Finalist
Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek
FreedomStar Media

Finalist
Highway Heist: America's Crumbling Infrastructure and the Road Forward by James T. Bennett
Independent Institute

Finalist
In Search of Monsters to Destroy: The Folly of American Empire and the Paths to Peace by Christopher J. Coyne
Independent Institute

Finalist
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain

Finalist
Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia by Natasha Lance Rogoff
Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group

Finalist
The Author's Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success by Judith Briles
Mile High Press

Best Interior Design

Winner
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain

Finalist
Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek
FreedomStar Media

Finalist
Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger and Michael DiRuggiero
Damiani

Finalist
Fire and Wolves: A Tale of Etria by Elizabeth R. Jensen
Gryphon Publishing

Finalist
Legendary Leadership: How Ordinary People Become Uncommon Leaders by Dr. Bruce B. Baird
Muse Literary

Finalist
Love Letters to Miscarriage Moms: You are not Alone Series by Samantha Evans
Blackside Publishing

Finalist
Treasure Found: An Art Journey by Cinthia James
Independently Published

Finalist
Abandon Us: An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller by E.T. Gunnarsson
Bragi Press

Finalist
Music from a Strange Planet: Stories by Barbara Black
Caitlin Press

Finalist
Once in a Lifetime by Suzanne Mattaboni
TouchPoint Press

Finalist
Owl in the Oak Tree by Penny Walker Veraar
GG Publishing

Finalist
Where the Grass Grows Blue by Hope Gibbs
Red Adept Publishing

Best New Nonfiction

Winner
Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia by Natasha Lance Rogoff
Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group

Finalist
A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri
Waterside Productions

Finalist
Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Consultant by Jamie Bowman
Boyle & Dalton

Finalist
Mom Life Versus the Everyday Apocalypse: Tales of Survival from Marriage to Motherhood by Megan Whitmer
Independently Published

Finalist
Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops by Allison Hong Merrill
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work, and Thrive in the Next Decade by Rohit Bhargava
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
The Waiting Room: My Recovery Journey Through Medication Injury and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal by Jennifer Swantkowski, PhD
Independently Published

Biography: General

Winner
Under the Naga Tail: A True Story of Survival, Bravery, and Escape from the Cambodian Genocide by Mae Bunseng Taing with James Taing
Greenleaf Book Group

Finalist
Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger and Michael DiRuggiero
Damiani

Finalist
FIRSTBORN: The Life of Luis Fred Kennedy 1908-1982 by Fred W. Kennedy
FriesenPress

Finalist
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain

Finalist
Made in Paterson: The Life and Legacy of U.S. Senator William Hughes by Damiel J. Willever
Independently Published

Finalist
Oy Mame, Oy Mame…I Looked into the Eyes of Evil by Chana Gutreiman Goldberg, Max Gutreiman Goldberg, Mauricio Vargas Ortega
3rd Coast Books, LLC

Finalist
The C.R. Patterson and Sons Company: Black Pioneers in the Vehicle Building Industry, 1865-1939 by Christopher Nelson
Kindle Direct Publishing

Business: Careers

Winner
Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back by Michael Wenderoth
Unstoppable CEO Press

Finalist
Grow: The Essential Guide to Getting Promoted by Randy Ornstein & Hayley Ornstein
River Grove Books

Finalist
Uncle Frank's Guide To Joining the Workforce by Frank J. Bonsignore
Catawba Street Press

Finalist
UNMUTED: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action by Heather Hansen
Bloomsbury Business

Finalist
Wildhearted Purpose: Embrace Your Unique Calling & The Unmapped Path of Authenticity by Kris Franken
Llewellyn Worldwide

Finalist
Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should…and What to Do About It by Laura Gassner Otting
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Young Gun by Elinor Moshe
KMD Books

Business: Communications/Public Relations

Winner
The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro (Virtually or in Person) by Jacqueline Farrington
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
UNMUTED: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action by Heather Hansen
Bloomsbury Business

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Winner
From Start-Up to Grown-Up: Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your Business by Alisa Cohn
Kogan Page

Finalist
A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri
Waterside Productions

Finalist
ChangeMasters: How To Actually Make the Changes You Already Know You Need To Make by Barry J. Moltz
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Lessons My Brother Taught Me: How To Transform Your Personal Qualities into A Successful Business by Charles D. McCarrick
Houndstooth Press

Finalist
Metronomics by Shannon Byrne Susko
Lioncrest

Finalist
The Pursuit of Badasserie: How to Create Badass Business Abundance by Lynn Howard and Amanda Furgiuele
HF Empire, LLC

Finalist
The Value Equation: A Business Guide to Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Investors by Christopher H. Volk
Wiley & Sons

Business: General

Winner
A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri
Waterside Productions

Finalist
Competing on Thought Leadership by Robert Buday
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Cybersecurity for Business: Organization-Wide Strategies to Ensure Cyber Risk Is Not Just an IT Issue by Larry Clinton
Kogan Page

Finalist
Decision Sprint by Atif Rafiq
McGraw Hill

Finalist
Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs by Soren Kaplan
BenBella Books

Finalist
Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back by Michael Wenderoth
Unstoppable CEO Press

Finalist
Project Management in the Hybrid Workplace by Phil Simon
Racket Publishing

Business: Management & Leadership

Winner
Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era by Faisal Hoque
Fast Company Press

Finalist
Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued and Understood by Heather R. Younger
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Incorporated

Finalist
ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are by Reiner Lomb
Kindle Direct Publishing

Finalist
Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs by Soren Kaplan
BenBella Books

Finalist
how to listen: discover the hidden key to better communication by oscar trimboli
Page Two Press

Finalist
Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations by Josh Bersin
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change by Faisal Hoque
Fast Company Press

Business: Marketing & Advertising

Winner
Assemblage: The Art and Science of Brand Transformation by Emmanuel Probst
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri
Waterside Productions

Finalist
Branding Queens: Discover branding secrets from twenty incredible women who built global brand dynasties by Kim D. Rozdeba
Rozdeba Brand & Co.

Finalist
Discovering Truth: How to Navigate Between Fact & Fiction in an Overwhelming Social Media World by Tim Love
Internationalist Press

Business: Motivational

Winner
The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance by Ruth Gotian
Kogan Page

Finalist
Pay The Price: Creating Ethical Entrepreneurial Success Through Passion, Pain, and Purpose by Steven N. Adjei
Bluecloud Publishing

Finalist
The Bruce Lee Code: How The Dragon Mastered Business, Confidence & Success by Thomas Lee
Career Press Inc.

Finalist
The Science of Getting Rich for Women by Sara Connell
Muse Literary

Finalist
Tom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence by Tom Peters
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
Well-Leader Mindset: Optimize Your Health and Wellness ROI by Lori Lindbergh, PhD., RN, NBC-HWC, DipACLM
Muse Literary

Finalist
Who You Are is How You Lead by Rachel Rider
Muse Literary

Business: Personal Finance/Investing

Winner
Make Your Kids Millionaires: The Step-by-Step Guide to Lead Children to Financial Freedom by Loral Langemeier
McGraw Hill

Finalist
Sustainable & Responsible Investing 360°: Lessons Learned from World Class Investors by Scott Arnell
Rowman & Littlefield

Finalist
Tales of the Profitable Trader: The User's Guide to Modern Price Action from Theory to Practice by James Harris
Smart Uncle

Finalist
The Discerning Investor: Personal Portfolio Management in Retirement for Lawyers 9and Their Clients) by Julie Jason
American Bar Association (ABA)

Business: Real Estate

Winner
Who Got the Keys? Building Generational Wealth through Real Estate by Donna J. Rogers
Independently Published

Business: Reference

Winner
A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri
Waterside Productions

Finalist
Fashion Entrepreneurship: The Creation of the Global Fashion Business by Neri Karra
Routledge

Finalist
Effective Emails: The Secret to Straightforward Communication at Work by Chris Fenning
Alignment Group Ltd.

Business: Sales

Winner
The Transparent Sales Leader: How The Power of Sincerity, Science & Structure Can Transform Your Sales Team's Results by Todd Caponi
IdeaPress Publishing

Finalist
The Human Sales Factor: The H2H Equation for Connecting, Persuading and Closing the Deal by Lance Tyson
Morgan James Publishing

Finalist
The Pursuit of Badasserie, The Sales Edition: Badass Business Sales Solutions by Lynn Howard and Amanda Furgiuele
HF Empire, LLC

Business: Technology

Winner
Be Data Literate: The Data Literacy Skills Everyone Needs To Succeed by Jordan Morrow
Kogan Page

Finalist
Decision Sprint by Atif Rafiq
McGraw Hill

Finalist
Low-Code/No-Code: Citizen Developers and the Surprising Future of Business Applications by Phil Simon
Racket Publishing

Finalist
Space Rogue: How the Hackers Known as L0pht Changed the World by Cris Thomas
Independently Published

Finalist
The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace by Phil Simon
Racket Publishing

Business: Writing/Publishing

Winner
Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams and Messy Manuscripts-With Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors by Linda J. Sivertsen
BenBella Books

Finalist
Become a Famous Romance Author: PR Secrets to Get Tons of Book Reviews & Free Romance Novel Publicity by Lisa Daily
Siesta Key House

Finalist
The Author's Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success by Judith Briles
Mile High Press

Finalist
Unlocking the Novella-in-Flash: from Blank Page to Finished Manuscript by Michael Loveday
Ad Hoc Fiction

Children's Educational

Winner
Winnie Goes to School by Joy K. Ball
Independently Published

Finalist
Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference by Val Jones
Bear Autism

Finalist
Conservation Collection Au - Critically Endangered: Reptiles by Hannah Rowland, illustrated by Sophie Corso
MoshPit Publishing

Finalist
Diversity to me/La diversidad para mi by Marisa Taylor
Independently Published

Finalist
Doppy Saves the Bees! by H.R. Manske
Doppys Publishing

Finalist
Edgar Alan Know and His Big Busy Brain by Rahni varieur-Davies
Willowwood Publishing, Amazon KDP

Finalist
This Could Be You by Cindy Williams Schrauben
Cardinal Rule Press

Children's Fiction

Winner
Facing the Beast Within: The Anxiety of Cameron Poole by Mark Cheverton
Gameknight Publishing

Finalist
Koko and Friends: The Long Shots by Clara Denise West, Ph.D.
Independently Published

Finalist
Moraline by Cintia Alfonso Fior
Rising Advocates Press

Finalist
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill by Glenn Somodi
Amazon

Finalist
P.I. Butterfly: Gone Guppy by Karen Kilpatrick
Genius Cat Books

Finalist
The Wildlife Divas Adventure Team: Saving the Endangered Mountain Gorilla by Lisa M. Randolph
New Degree Press

Finalist
Victor Survives Being a Kid by Heidi Vertrees
newSong Press

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit

Winner
Let Your Inner Golden Sparkle Shine: The Little Girl Who Never Stopped Believing in Herself by Sarah Vie
Muse Literary

Finalist
A Story of Whoa by Chris Corbett
Clark Children Properties

Finalist
My Perfectly Imperfect Summer: Growing Up in the Age of Fireflies by Sandra Brown Lindstedt
Independently Published

Finalist
The Dreamer: The Girl Who Dreamed the War Over by Tzuri King & Julie G. Fox
Independently Published

Finalist
The Jack Squad by Marcus Eaddy
Ingram Spark Publishing

Finalist
The Secret in the Clouds by Ron Sachs and Gay Webster-Sachs with illustrations by Nancy Simons Sica and design by Aurelio Sica
Fulton Books

Finalist
Tutti and the Terrible Yellow Leaves by Anastasia Goldak
Vivid Spirit, LLC

Children's Nonfiction

Winner
Making Art: Imagine Everything Is Real by Kate Ryan with Elizabeth Doan; illustrated by Symon McVilly
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Big Love by Louie Flores
Independently Published

Finalist
Conservation Collection Au - Critically Endangered: Reptiles by Hannah Rowland, illustrated by Sophie Corso
MoshPit Publishing

Finalist
Safe Travels for Squirrels by Maxime Bonneau with Joanne Mattern
Red Chair Press

Finalist
The Magical Life of Elf the Blind Wonder Dog! by John E. Young
The Magic Elf Press

Finalist
The Sculpture for Children: Through the Hands of Ángel Tarrac / La Escultura para Niños: a través de las manos de Ángel Tarrac by Carlos F. Tarrac
Unique Artistic Creations Showcase

Children's Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
Making Art: Imagine Everything Is Real by Kate Ryan with Elizabeth Doan; illustrated by Symon McVilly
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
An Open Heart for Love by Rosa Purcell
WestBow Press

Finalist
In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument? by Lisa Baker
BookLocker.com

Finalist
P.I. Butterfly: Gone Guppy by Karen Kilpatrick
Genius Cat Books

Finalist
Siege of Herons: Collective Nouns Alphabetically by Ramona Wildeman
Independently Published

Finalist
Thank you, Mommy: Heartfelt Tribute of Gratitude, Appreciation, and Celebration for Selfless Mothers Everywhere by Kendrick Monestime
BLUSH Children Books

Finalist
The Cat with the White Mustache Book 1: The Case of the Disappearing Cat by John Cappello
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction

Winner
Just Like the Moon by Kristi Stalder, illustrated by Martith Art
Stalder Books & Publishing, LLC

Finalist
I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions by David Lane
Bear's Place Publishing

Finalist
My Friend, the Marshmallow Man by Grant Vassos, illustrated by Michelle Simpson
Independently Published

Finalist
The Clumsy Chicken: A funny heartwarming tale for children 3-5 by Sue Elias
Fairy Land Books

Finalist
The Girl and the Lock on Her Heart by Lauren Lee
Independently Published

Finalist
Tutti and The Vanillaberries by Anastasia Goldak
Vivid Spirit, LLC

Finalist
Wrigley at the White House by Karna Bodman
Elklake Publishing, Inc.

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction

Winner
Saving Scruffy by Randy Katz, illustrations by Edwin Camacaro
Duke Publishing

Finalist
A Penguin's World by Patrica Gleichauf
Page Publishing

Finalist
An Open Heart for Love by Rosa Purcell
WestBow Press

Finalist
Devin Speaks Up! by Devin W. Moore, illustrated by Sutekina Ame
Share A Smile Books

Finalist
Siege of Herons: Collective Nouns Alphabetically by Ramona Wildeman
Independently Published

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction

Winner
My Sister Wants an Elephant by Lynne Podrat
Atmosphere Press

Finalist
Balu Saves the Day by Pria Dee
boomi llc

Finalist
I Love You More Than Cereal: Maeva and Dad Redefine Love by Justin & Alexis Black
Global Perspectives Publishing

Finalist
Marky the Magnificent Fairy by Cynthia Kern OBrien
Story Monsters Press, an imprint of Story Monsters LLC

Finalist
Pablo: The Plate Painter of Mazatlán by Craig M. Porter Rollins, illustrated by Rufus Zaejodaeus
Independently Published

Finalist
Slow Dog by Joy Johnston, illustrated by Lana Lee
Independently Published

Finalist
The Christmas Elf Tells the Truth by Anastasia Goldak
Vivid Spirit, LLC

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction

Winner
Bear: A Story of Autism and Difference by Val Jones
Bear Autism

Finalist
Big Love by Louie Flores
Independently Published

Finalist
Hamburger and French Flies: A Barn Swallow's Story by Carol Kent
FriesenPress

Finalist
Her Eyes Were On the Stars: Nancy Grace Roman, "Mother of Hubble" Space Telescope by Jennifer Sommer
Braughler Books

Finalist
My Variety Child: A Caleb Book Series by Lashontrei Henton
LateBloom Publishing House

Finalist
The ABCs of Compassion by Carla Koala
Olympia Publishers / Bumblebee Books

Children's Religious

Winner
Good Brother No by Pastor Dave Oravec
Mascot Kids!

Finalist
It's That Time of Year! Diwali is Here! by Vanessa Kapadia
The Golden Nayan

Finalist
The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter: The Blinding Blizzard by Scott McBride and Rod Thompson
Mascot Kids!

Finalist
The Angel Kitten Who Saved Christmas: Book 2 The Cat with the White Mustache Series by John Cappello
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

Cookbook: General

Winner
Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World: Recipes to Boost Immunity, Improve Skin Promote Longevity, Lower Inflammation, and Detoxify by Grace O
Skyhorse Publishing

Current Events

Winner
The ISSA Manuscript: An American Public Policy Statement by Scott A. Ginn
Gen X Books

Finalist
Trumpism: Why Traditional Republicans Should Withdraw Support (2017-2021: A Primer) by Tom Ersin
Granite Word

Education/Academic

Winner
The C.A.P.E. Crusade: Your Guide to a Great College Application Personal Essay by Billy Lombardo
Muse Literary

Finalist
Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean: Pedagogy, Processes and Practices by Lorna Down and Therese Ferguson
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
Musical Nationalism in Indonesia: The Rise and Fall of Lagu Seriosa by Sharifah Faizah Syed Mohammed
Springer Singapore Pte. Limited

Finalist
My Backpack is Heavier Than Yours: The Plight of Marginalized Students by Dr. Edwin Garcia, Jr.
Just Rise Ed LLC

Finalist
Re-Visioning Change: Case Studies of Curriculum in School Systems in the Commonwealth Caribbean by Zellynne Jennings
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
The Academic Revolution by Justin Louis-Jean & Pierce Mortensen
Independently Published

Fiction: African American

Winner
Jus Breathe by B. Lynn Carter
Liminal Press, an imprint of Between the Lines Publishing

Finalist
Canceled by Shay Lavender
Mahogany Pen Press

Finalist
girls in search of cover, part 1 by Pamela Mariva Mshana
Seven Visions Entertainment & Consulting, LLC

Finalist
Song of Redemption by Malika J. Stevely
MJS Publishing Lab

Finalist
Tainted Justice by Duke Southard
Wheatmark

Finalist
That One Time I Kinda Went to Jail by J. Washington
Dope Kontent Entertainment

Finalist
The Marilyn Monroe Connection by Crystal Jackson
Baitcal Publishing, LLC

Fiction: Anthologies

Winner
A Fire for Christmas by William R. Hincy
Whiskey-Winged Lit

Fiction: Cross-Genre

Finalist
Secrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain
Atmosphere Press

Finalist
Stars in Their Infancy by Marleen Pasch
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Broken Hallelujah by Wendy H. Adair
Bungalow Books Publishing

Finalist
The Golden Hearts Club by Cinda K. Swalley
Independently Published

Finalist
The Key to Circus-Mom Highway by Allyson Rice
The Total Human Press

Fiction: Fantasy

Winner
The Byways by Mary Pascual
SparkPress

Finalist
A Dream of Shadows by Peter Eliott
Further Press

Finalist
Courting Fate by AR. Kaufer
Courting Books Publishing, LLC

Finalist
imPerfect Magic by C.N. Rowan
Main Rock Publishing

Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary

Finalist
Proud Pada: The Last Lumenian Series, Book 3 by S.G. Blaise
Lilac Grove Entertainment LLC

Finalist
The Palladium by Thorsten Brandl
Cat's Eye Publishing

Fiction: General

Winner
Red Clay Suzie by Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Post Hill Press

Finalist
I Meant to Tell You by Fran Hawthorne
Stephen F. Austin University Press

Finalist
Mother in Name Only by Diana Kingsley
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary

Finalist
Secrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain
Atmosphere Press

Finalist
The King & Me: A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy by Joe Badalamente
Independently Published

Finalist
Things I cannot say by Elssie Cano
Nueva York Poetry Press

Fiction: Historical

Winner
The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding by Lydia Kang
Lake Union

Finalist
Finding Jane by Elizabeth Conte
Jane Writes Press

Finalist
For the Minds and Wills of Men by Jeff Lanier
Boyle & Dalton

Finalist
Out of Ireland by Marian O'Shea Wernicke
She Writes Press

Finalist
Taino: A Novel by Jose Barreiro
Fulcrum Publishing

Finalist
The Dawning: 31,000 BC by Richard W. Wise
Brunswick House Press

Finalist
The Secret Journey by Brian Barnes & Judith Briles
Mile High Press

Fiction: Horror

Winner
River of Ashes: St. Benedict Series book 1 by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor
Vesuvian Books

Finalist
Cutthroat Express by Bryan Cassiday
Independently Published

Finalist
Ghost House by Sara Connell
Muse Literary

Finalist
Hotbed by Bryan Cassiday
Independently Published

Finalist
Knot of Fear by Bryan Cassiday
Independently Published

Finalist
S.P.E.C.T.E.R.: The Lazarus Project by Carrie Merrill
First Steps Publishing

Finalist
Veil of Seduction: The Tragedy of Romance by Emily Dinova
Henry Gray Publishing

Fiction: Inspirational

Winner
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary

Finalist
Abandon Not My Soul by Sherye S. Green
Sunbury Press, Inc.

Finalist
Elia, Daughter of the Earth by Feri Aghyan
Independently Published

Finalist
Mother in Name Only by Diana Kingsley
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Never To Forget: The Promise Of Love by Carlos Alvarado
Determined2Publishing

Finalist
Photo Finish by Kimberly Russell
Independently Published

Finalist
The Lottery Winner's Greatest Ride: A Millionaire, A Young Reporter…and a Journey to Find What Matters Most by Skip Johnson
Independently Published

Fiction: LGBTQ+

Winner
The Complexities of Love by M.A. Quigley
5310 Publishing

Finalist
Fire, Water, and Rock by Alaina Erdell
Bold Strokes Books

Finalist
Just a Touch Away by Jae
Ylva Publishing

Finalist
MULLIGAN: the Journey of Dreams by Nathanael S. Key
Independently Published

Finalist
Red Clay Suzie by Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Post Hill Press

Finalist
The New Shore by Caren J. Werlinger
Corgyn Publishing

Finalist
The Touch of Her Voice by Sara Scott
Word Craft LLC

Fiction: Literary

Winner
The Femme Fatale Hypothesis by David R. Roth
Regal House Publishing

Finalist
Because I Loved You by Donnaldson Brown
She Writes Press

Finalist
Goodlife, Mississippi: A Novel by Eileen Saint Lauren
Eileen Saint Lauren Books, LLC

Finalist
I Meant to Tell You by Fran Hawthorne
Stephen F. Austin University Press

Finalist
MacLeish Sq. by Dennis Must
Red Hen Press

Finalist
The Marriage Box by Corie Adjmi
She Writes Press

Finalist
Water Memory: a novel by Tom Strelich
Owl Canyon Press

Fiction: Multicultural

Winner
Hands of Gold: One Man's Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune by Roni Robbins
Amsterdam Publishers

Finalist
Arab Boy Delivered by Paul Aziz Zarou
Cune Press

Finalist
Bring the Light by Annette Montez Kolda
The Wild Rose Press

Finalist
Fifty-Three Tuesdays by GK Nakata
Legacyisle Publishing

Finalist
Never To Forget: The Promise Of Love by Carlos Alvarado
Determined2Publishing

Finalist
Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846 by Laurel Anne Hill
Sand Hill Review Press

Finalist
Send Her Back and Other Stories by Munashe Kaseke
Mukana Press

Fiction: Mystery/Suspense

Winner
The Complication: A Camille Delaney Mystery by Amanda DuBois
Girl Friday Books

Finalist
Almond City Ashes by Connie Chappell
4am Books

Finalist
Complicit by Amy Rivers
Compathy Press

Finalist
Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer by Michael Stockham
Whistling Pigs Press LLC

Finalist
Copper Waters: A New Cottage Mystery (Annalisse Series Book #4) by Marlene M. Bell
Ewephoric Publishing

Finalist
The Carnevale Conspiracy by Joseph Badal
Suspense Publishing

Finalist
The Phantom of Pemberly: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery by Regina Jeffers
Kindle Direct Publishing

Fiction: New Age

Winner
Revelation by Victor Acquista
BHC Press

Fiction: Novella

Winner
Duende by Alex Poppe
Regal House Publishing

Finalist
Fire and Wolves: A Tale of Etria by Elizabeth R. Jensen
Gryphon Publishing

Finalist
Lizard of Transition by Ed Borowsky
Advent Publishing

Finalist
Stevie Tenderheart Books — Billy Jack (The Great Escape) Abridged Novella by Steve William Laible
The Kodel Group

Finalist
The Bishop's Palace by Janet K. Shawgo
Five Ladies Press

Fiction: Religious

Winner
A Divine Romance by Ifueko Ogbomo
InspiroLogos Publishing

Finalist
Fifty-Three Tuesdays by GK Nakata
Legacyisle Publishing

Finalist
I, Julian: The Fictional Autobiography of Julian of Norwich by Claire Gilbert
Hodder Faith

Finalist
Identifiable by Julia Tvardovskaya
New Degree Press

Finalist
Like Pebbles in Water by Laurie A. Roy
Independently Published

Finalist
Solitude Of Light by S. Kirk Pierzchala
Heron's Gate Press

Finalist
The Haven: A Light in the Darkness by Mark Allen Holbrook
Zamiz Press

Finalist
Fumbled Past by Lauren Runow
Independently Published

Finalist
Mail Order Pointe: Hawthorne Billionaire Series, Book Six by Farrah Lee
Amazon

Finalist
Royal Caleva: Gabriel by Nancy Herkness
Tabby Brothers Press

Finalist
The Golden Hearts Club by Cinda K. Swalley
Independently Published

Finalist
The Outcast by Eve M. Riley
Snugrox Publishing

Finalist
What's Not Lost: A Novel by Valerie Taylor
Aspetuck Publishing

Fiction: Science Fiction

Winner
BLOOD MOON by Heather Graham and Jon Land
Tor Books

Finalist
Chiral Justice by L.L. Richman
Delta V Press

Finalist
In the Shadow of Humanity: A Novel by N. John Williams
Independently Published

Finalist
Proud Pada: The Last Lumenian Series, Book 3 by S.G. Blaise
Lilac Grove Entertainment LLC

Finalist
The Angel Theory by John Morelli
OakLea Press

Finalist
Three Immortals by Bert-Oliver Boehmer
SpringwaldWeller

Finalist
Implacable Alpha by W. Michael Gear
DAW Books, Inc.

Fiction: Short Story

Winner
True Fiction by Sohrab Homi Fracis
Stephen F. Austin State University Press

Finalist
A Fire for Christmas by William R. Hincy
Whiskey-Winged Lit

Finalist
Ghost House by Sara Connell
Muse Literary

Finalist
Send Her Back and Other Stories by Munashe Kaseke
Mukana Press

Finalist
Shabine and Other Stories by Hazel Simmons-McDonald
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
The Coward of Grimsby by Eric Daniel Ryan
Independently Published

Finalist
The Night Cometh: 20 Fantastical Short Stories by Lorilyn Roberts
Rear Guard Publishing, Inc.

Fiction: Thriller/Adventure

Winner
Fourth Quadrant by W. Michael Gear
Wolfpack Publishing

Finalist
Deadly Division by Nathaniel Sizemore
BDI Publishers

Finalist
In Danger of Judgment by David Rabin
Black Rose Writing

Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary

Finalist
The Angel Theory by John Morelli
OakLea Press

Finalist
The Carnevale Conspiracy by Joseph Badal
Suspense Publishing

Finalist
The Last Professional by Ed Davis
Artemesia Publishing

Fiction: Visionary

Winner
Magician and Fool: Book One, Arcana Oracle Series by Susan Wands
SparkPress

Finalist
Eden 2084 by John G. Jung
Excel Books

Finalist
Ekstasis: The Return of the Sovereign Heart by M.I. Dugast
CreateSpace

Finalist
Otter Coast: A Medical Marijuana Mystery by Maia KB Chowdhury
ASEI Arts

Finalist
Stars in Their Infancy by Marleen Pasch
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Reluctant Visionary by Datta Groover
Deep Pacific Press

Fiction: Western

Winner
A Death in Durango by Doug Twohill
River Grove Books

Fiction: Women's Fiction

Winner
Typecast by Andrea J. Stein
Girl Friday Books

Finalist
A Cleft in the World by Elizabeth Sumner Wafler
She Writes Press

Finalist
Mother in Name Only by Diana Kingsley
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Broken Hummingbird by Ann Marie Jackson
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Marriage Box by Corie Adjmi
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Secret Journey by Brian Barnes & Judith Briles
Mile High Press

Finalist
The Walled Garden: A Novel by Robin Farrar Maass
SparkPress

Fiction: Young Adult

Winner
The Ice Ghost by Kathleen O'Neal Gear
DAW Books, Inc.

Finalist
FALLING STAR: Book Three of THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHEART Series by Michele Kwasniewski
Rand-Smith

Finalist
My Big Heart-Shaped Fail by Cindy Callaghan
SparkPress

Finalist
Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One by McKinley Aspen
Muse Literary

Finalist
Red Clay Suzie by Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Post Hill Press

Finalist
The Byways by Mary Pascual
SparkPress

Finalist
The Journey (Gray Guardians Series) by Kathy Porter
Cott Spangers Productions

Health: Addiction and Recovery

Winner
The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol by Rose Ann Forte
Ignite Press

Finalist
Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery by Sandra Elia
Life to Paper

Health: Aging/50+

Winner
Aging Consciously, Dying Awake by Roz Bound
Soulspirit Publishing

Finalist
Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World: Recipes to Boost Immunity, Improve Skin Promote Longevity, Lower Inflammation, and Detoxify by Grace O
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
The Quiet Shift by Dr. Nicole B. Simpson, CFP®, Sharon Stanford and DeForest Soaries, Jr.
Harvest Wealth LLC

Health: Alternative Medicine

Winner
Essentials of Medical Intuition: A Visionary Path to Wellness by Wendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP
Watkins Publishing

Finalist
Get the Func Out: A Functional Medicine Guide to Balance Your Hormones and Detox by Peter Kozlowski, MD
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Power of Energy Medicine: Your Natural Prescription for Resilient Health by Hilary Crowley
Skyhorse Publishing

Finalist
Traditional and Western Medicine: Voices from Jamaican Psychiatric Patients by Caryl James Bateman
The University of the West Indies Press

Health: Cancer

Winner
Saved by Hope by Jenny Lowe
Muse Literary

Finalist
Stage 5: A Cancer Journey by David Chill
Amazon

Finalist
Womb Worlds by Lisa Molina
Finishing Line Press

Health: Death & Dying

Winner
A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O'Connor
She Writes Press

Finalist
Always and Forever: A Children's Book to Cope with Grief and Loss by Dr. Dana Edwards
Independently Published

Health: Diet & Exercise

Winner
Food For Health: Nutrition Principles For Optimal Metabolism by Sofia Deloudi
Studio Deloudi

Finalist
Fit to Eat: How Industry is Making Us Sick and What to do About It by Millie Osborne, M.D.
Kindle Direct Publishing

Finalist
The Prepper's Diet: The Basics by Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM
Dow Creative Enterprises

Health: General

Winner
Changing Children's Lives with Hypnosis: A Journey to the Center by Dr. Ran Anbar
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Finalist
BRAINWASHED: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Abuse and the PTSD Aftermath by Kashonia Carnegie PhD
Conscious Change Today

Finalist
Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child's Greater Health, Learning, and Potential by Dr. Shereen Lim
Sparkle Publishing

Finalist
Get the Func Out: A Functional Medicine Guide to Balance Your Hormones and Detox by Peter Kozlowski, MD
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Invertebrate Medicine, 3rd Edition by Gregory A. Lewbart
Wiley-Blackwell

Finalist
Root, Rise, Roar by Dawn King
Muse Literary

Finalist
The Tired Child: How Sleep and Sleep Breathing Can Change Your Child's Life by Dr. Meghna Dassani
Best Seller Publishing

Health: Psychology/Mental Health

Winner
The Waiting Room: My Recovery Journey Through Medication Injury and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal by Jennifer Swantkowski, PhD
Independently Published

Finalist
Move Forward Stronger: A Dynamic Framework to Process Change, Loss, and Grief by Julia A. Nicholson
Diamante Press

Finalist
Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal by Duygu Balan, LPCC and Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA, illustrated by Nadir Balan
Productivity Press

Finalist
Speak Kindly, You’re Listening by Dr. Jessica Metcalf
Muse Literary

Finalist
Stuff Nobody Taught You: 40 Lessons from M.E. School® to Help You Stop Being Miserable and Start Feeling Amazing by Summer McStravick
Health Communications Inc. (HCI)

Finalist
When the Light Goes Out by Dr. Lisa Myers
Joanne Fedler Media

Finalist
YES! You WILL Understand Your Teen with ADHD: A Parent's Journey to Find, Learn, and Develop Effective ADHD Tools to Help Her Teen Communicate and Thrive by Jaycee Donovan
Independently Published

Health: Women's Health

Winner
Root, Rise, Roar by Dawn King
Muse Literary

Finalist
BRAINWASHED: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Abuse and the PTSD Aftermath by Kashonia Carnegie PhD
Conscious Change Today

Finalist
Get the Func Out: A Functional Medicine Guide to Balance Your Hormones and Detox by Peter Kozlowski, MD
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Love Letters to Miscarriage Moms: You are not Alone Series by Samantha Evans
Blackside Publishing

History: General

Winner
Observations: Women in Art and Design History by Jennifer Higgie, Adelina Modesti, Elizabeth Otto and Penelope Hunting
National Gallery of Victoria

Finalist
Alexander Bedward, the Prophet of August Town: Race, Religion and Colonialism by Dave St. Aubyn Gosse
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
American Exceptionalism: A Nation Imprisoned in Myths by Ghazanfar Hashmi
AuthorSource Media

Finalist
Cambodia in the Dust: Inescapable America Intervention by Kathryn Housden
Amazon

Finalist
The Blackest Thing in Slavery Was Not the Black Man: The Last Testament of Eric Williams edited by Brinsley Samaroo
The University of the West Indies Press

Finalist
The C.R. Patterson and Sons Company: Black Pioneers in the Vehicle Building Industry, 1865-1939 by Christopher Nelson
Kindle Direct Publishing

Finalist
Zaidy's War: Four Armies, Three Continents, Two Brothers, One Man's Impossible Story of Endurance by Martin Bodek
Amsterdam Publishers

History: Military

Winner
CODEBREAKER GIRLS: A Secret Life at Bletchley Park by Jan Slimming
Pen & Sword Books

Finalist
Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs by Lee Ellis and Greg Godek
FreedomStar Media

Finalist
In Search of Monsters to Destroy: The Folly of American Empire and the Paths to Peace by Christopher J. Coyne
Independent Institute

Finalist
Smell the Gunpowder: The Land of the Morning Calm by William R. Graser
Ramasun Thunder Publishing

Finalist
The Hardest Year: A Love Story in Letters During the Vietnam War by Carole and William Wagener
Kindle Direct Publishing

History: United States

Winner
Housewife Assassin: The Woman Who Tried to Kill President Ford by Geri Spieler
Diversion Publishing Corp.

Finalist
Barack Obama: A Collection of Obama's DNC Speeches from 2004-2020 by Patricia M. Duncan
PSS Publishing LLC

Finalist
Highway Heist: America's Crumbling Infrastructure and the Road Forward by James T. Bennett
Independent Institute

Finalist
How Did Black History Month Begin?: Preserving the Legacy of African-American History by Michael A. Carson and Matthew A. Carson
Double Infinity Publishing

Finalist
In Search of Monsters to Destroy: The Folly of American Empire and the Paths to Peace by Christopher J. Coyne
Independent Institute

Finalist
Retribution: The Stanfield Chronicles by David Tory
Pond House Books

Finalist
The Class of '71: A Tale of Desegregation in Gameco*ck City by Warren Moise
Vervante, Inc.

Home & Garden

Winner
More Than Just a Pretty Space: Make Small Changes to Your Home, Manifest Big Changes in Your Life by Reiko Gomez, with Peter Kaplan
Further Press

Finalist
Hot Tub Clarity: An Easy Guide For New and Frustrated Hot Tub Owners by Jacque Johnson
Magic Media

Humor/Comedy/Satire

Winner
Mom Life Versus the Everyday Apocalypse: Tales of Survival from Marriage to Motherhood by Megan Whitmer
Independently Published

Finalist
Certified: One Unexpected Birth…One Hapless Wedding…One Bizarre Death… by Roger Wilson-Crane
New Generation Publishing

Finalist
Funny Bones: True Tales from a Chiropractor That Will Crack You Up! by Dr. David Friedman
Greenleaf Book Group

Finalist
Immigrant Baggage: Morticians, purloined diaries, and other theatrics of exile by Maxim D. Shrayer
Cherry Orchard Books, an imprint of Academic Studies Press

Finalist
Laughing My Way Through the Third Stage: Selected Essays That Skewer the Golden Years by Susan Goldfein
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Key to Circus-Mom Highway by Allyson Rice
The Total Human Press

Finalist
Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press

Legacy: Autobiography/Memoirs

Winner
The Buddha and the Bee: Biking Through America's Forgotten Roadways on an Accidental Journey of Discovery by Cory Mortensen
White Condor

Finalist
Dying To See: Revelations About God, Jesus, Our Pathways, And The Nature Of The Soul by Janet D. Tarantino
Day Agency Publishing

Finalist
Go Anyway: Sailing Around the World with Parkinson's by Lyn Foley
Independently Published

Finalist
I Had Killer Boobs: How I Slayed My Tumor with Sass & Humor by Lucy Beato
Independently Published

Finalist
The Haunting Sliver of Light by Karen Rowland
Independently Published

Finalist
The Week from Heaven and Hell by Duke Southard
Wheatmark

Legacy: Business

Winner
Mind Candy: The Code to Program Your Subconscious Mind to Achieve Any Goal by Felicia Pizzonia
Ultimate Publishing House

Finalist
The Ultimate Cash Cow Turning Hobbies into Cash (A Pure Profit Technique) by Steve William Laible
The Kodel Group

Legacy: Children's Book

Winner
Ranger Nader & The Sunstruck Phantom by Kam Karem
Independently Published

Finalist
Artism and Me: Autism With My Heart In Color by Maggie Susan Russell
iUniverse

Finalist
Christine's Big Hair Adventures: Christine Goes to Grandma's by Christine Gibson, Ph.D.
Dream Builders University Press

Finalist
Know Your Hairitage: Zara's Wash Day by Zenda Walker
Ingram Spark

Finalist
Lewy Kablooey & Sneezy Cheezy by Cindy Stewart
FriesenPress

Finalist
MARIA and the MAGIC of the RAINBOW by Suzanne L. Royse
Fulton Books

Finalist
Three Bunny Sisters by Raveena, Diya and Amisha Duggal
Tellwell Publishing

Legacy: Fiction

Winner
Opium and Absinthe by Lydia Kang
Lake Union

Finalist
A Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang
Lake Union

Finalist
Across the Great Lake by Lee Zacharias
University of Wisconsin Press

Finalist
Eye of the Moon by Ivan Obolensky
Smith-Obolensky Media

Finalist
Mystic and the Secret of Happiness by Anne-Claire Szubaniska
ACAM Publishing, a DBA of ACAM Enterprises LLC

Finalist
The Impossible Girl by Lydia Kang
Lake Union

Finalist
The Sky Worshippers by F.M. Deemyad
History Through Fiction

Legacy: Nonfiction

Winner
Echoes of Earth: Finding Ourselves in the Origins of the Planet by L. Sue Baugh
Wild Stone Arts, Skokie, IL

Finalist
Artism and Me: Autism With My Heart In Color by Maggie Susan Russell
iUniverse

Finalist
Con Artist Dating: Your Judgment Free Guide to Preventing and Recovering from Relationship Scams by Millie Osborne, M.D.
Kindle Direct Publishing

Finalist
Defining the Times — Barack Obama: The historic journey of the first African American President through the eyes of a Colorado photographer by Patricia Duncan
IJABA Publishing

Legacy: Self-Help/Spirituality

Winner
Dying To See: Revelations About God, Jesus, Our Pathways, And The Nature Of The Soul by Janet D. Tarantino
Day Agency Publishing

Finalist
Dear God's Daughter: Words of True Love When False Love Fails by Tonya Raymond
Lincross Publishing

Finalist
Finding Your Soul Mate, God's Way by Ron Mumford
Independently Published

Finalist
Joy Jots: Exercises for a Happy Heart by Tamara Gray
Daybreak Press

Finalist
Mystic and the Secret of Happiness by Anne-Claire Szubaniska
ACAM Publishing, a DBA of ACAM Enterprises LLC

Finalist
Project Lina: Bringing Our Whole Selves to Islam by Tamara Gray and Najiyah Diana Maxfield
Daybreak Press

Finalist
Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities: Building Bridges of Hope through the Holy Spirit by Lynda Jordan
Redemption Press

LGBTQ+: Nonfiction

Winner
Sex, Drugs & Jesus: A Memoir Of Self-Destruction & Resurrection by De'Vannon Hubert
DownUnder Media

Finalist
Boy Wander - A Coming of Age Memoir by Jobert E. Abueva
Rattling Good Yarns Press

Finalist
Dear Michael by Adam Lieber
IS Nederland

Finalist
MULLIGAN: the Journey of Dreams by Nathanael S. Key
Independently Published

Finalist
Out On An Island. The Isle of Wight Hidden LGBTQ+ History: people, places and real-life stories by Caroline Diamond and Franko Figueiredo-Stow
Medina Publishing

Multicultural: Nonfiction

Winner
Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets and Second Chances by Carlyn Montes De Oca
Goose Hill Press

Finalist
A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies by Kimber Shelton, Michelle King Lyn, and Mahlet Endale, Editors
Praeger

Finalist
A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O'Connor
She Writes Press

Finalist
Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Consultant by Jamie Bowman
Boyle & Dalton

Finalist
E nâtamukw miyeyimuwin: Residential School Recovery Stories of the James Bay Cree, Volume One by Ruth DyckFehderau (with James Bay Cree storytellers)
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)

Finalist
Message in a Matchbox: Memories of a Childhood in Tehran by Sara Fashandi
Seyedeh Fashandi

Finalist
Promenade of Desire: A Barcelona Memoir by Isidra Mencos
She Writes Press

Narrative Nonfiction

Winner
Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story by Adoriana Marik, as told to author Anne K. Howard
WildBlue Press

Finalist
Bike Riding in Kabul: The Global Adventures of a Foreign Aid Consultant by Jamie Bowman
Boyle & Dalton

Finalist
E nâtamukw miyeyimuwin: Residential School Recovery Stories of the James Bay Cree, Volume One by Ruth DyckFehderau (with James Bay Cree storytellers)
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)

Finalist
Emalia: A Mother-Daughter Journey from Here to Beyond by Brooke A. Brown, Ph.D.
Banana Moon Press

Finalist
Glory Guitars: Memoir of a '90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl by Gogo Germaine
University of Hell Press

Finalist
Melissa Come Back by Patrice Keet & Melissa LaHommedieu
Atmosphere Press

Finalist
Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press

New Age: Nonfiction

Winner
Winks from Above: Opening Up to Signs and Synchronicities to Receive Little Miracles Each Day by Liliane Fortna
Capucia

Finalist
Becoming Me: A Story of Creation by Martin Boroson
Kanzeon Press

Finalist
Happily Ever NOW (Not AFTER everything else is perfect) by Nanci Reed, MA
Independently Published

Finalist
Money Does Grow on Trees: The Myths We Create and Live By by Esra B. Ogut
Ayra Corp.

Finalist
More Than Just a Pretty Space: Make Small Changes to Your Home, Manifest Big Changes in Your Life by Reiko Gomez, with Peter Kaplan
Further Press

Finalist
Spirituality, Evolution & Awakened Consciousness – Getting Real About Soul Maturity and Spiritual Growth by Lorraine Nilon
Insight & Awareness Pty Ltd

Finalist
Trust Your Intuition: A Guide to Living Your Authentic Life by Robin Pollak
Muse Literary

Nonfiction: Creative

Winner
Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger and Michael DiRuggiero
Damiani

Finalist
Full Circle: A Hands-On Affair with the First Ferrari 250 GTO by Petra Perkins
PetraPetra Publications

Finalist
Mom Life Versus the Everyday Apocalypse: Tales of Survival from Marriage to Motherhood by Megan Whitmer
Independently Published

Finalist
Pay Attention To Me by Kelly South
Independently Published

Finalist
Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strength To Make Better Decisions by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Cornell University Press

Finalist
The Fun Master: A Father's Journey of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live One Day at a Time by Jeff Seitzer
SparkPress

Finalist
Trust Your Intuition: A Guide to Living Your Authentic Life by Robin Pollak
Muse Literary

Nonfiction: Cross-Genre

Winner
Resolve: A Personal Financial Planning Book For Twentysomethings Getting Serious About Stewardship by Will Ertel
Oikonomia Books

Finalist
Buoyant: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free by Susie deVille
Page Two

Finalist
I'm Never Fine: Scenes and Spasms on Loss by Joseph Lezza
Vine Leaves Press

Finalist
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain

Finalist
The Answers Are There: Building Peace From the Inside Out by Libby Hoffman
Blue Chair Press

Finalist
Winks from Above: Opening Up to Signs and Synchronicities to Receive Little Miracles Each Day by Liliane Fortna
Capucia

Nonfiction: General

Winner
Changing Children's Lives with Hypnosis: A Journey to the Center by Dr. Ran Anbar
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Finalist
Highway Heist: America's Crumbling Infrastructure and the Road Forward by James T. Bennett
Independent Institute

Finalist
I Can See for Miles: Overcoming the Past and Running to My Future by Hollie Stuart
Marathon Publishing Co.

Finalist
Mastering Resilience by Lorry Leigh Belhumeur
Muse Literary

Finalist
On My Way to Greatness: Understand the Power of Affirmations, Unlock Your Potential and Manifest the Power Within You by Wildine Pierre
Independently Published

Finalist
SEA PAY: An Enlisted Man's Adventure by Bob Dorgan
Koehler Books Publishing

Finalist
The Answers Are There: Building Peace From the Inside Out by Libby Hoffman
Blue Chair Press

Nonfiction: Inspirational

Winner
What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill
Basic Books

Finalist
Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams by Ric Keller
Health Communications, Inc.

Finalist
How to Love Yourself: In Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life by Rachel Madorsky, LCSW
Muse Literary

Finalist
Shifting Shorelines: Messages from a Wiser Self by Terry Helwig
Viva Editions

Finalist
Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press

Finalist
Truth Matters, Love Wins by Alexandra J. Kuisis
Muse Literary

Finalist
We've Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging by Ritu Bhasin
Amplify Publishing

Novelty & Gift Book

Winner
How to Love Yourself: In Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life by Rachel Madorsky, LCSW
Muse Literary

Parenting & Family

Winner
Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World by Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW
Hachette Go

Finalist
Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child's Greater Health, Learning, and Potential by Dr. Shereen Lim
Sparkle Publishing

Finalist
College Admissions: The Essential Guide for Busy Parents by Beth Pickett
Muse Literary

Finalist
Mom Life Versus the Everyday Apocalypse: Tales of Survival from Marriage to Motherhood by Megan Whitmer
Independently Published

Finalist
The Fun Master: A Father's Journey of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live One Day at a Time by Jeff Seitzer
SparkPress

Finalist
The Power of PR Parenting by Marjie Hadad
Muse Literary

Finalist
The Prescription for a Happy and Healthy Child: 113 Questions Answered by a Top Pediatrician by Dr. Daniela Atanassova-Lineva & Dr. Shellie Hipsky
Aurora Corialis Publishing

Performing Arts: Film, Theater, Dance, Music

Winner
Polish Oscars: What, Who, How Many, How and Why? / Polskie Oscary: Co, Kto, Ile, Jaki Dlaczego by Andrzej Krakowski
Blue Bird Wydawnictwo

Finalist
A Few Short Plays to Save the World by Steve Harper
Laughing Panda Press

Finalist
All That Glitters: The Ava Cherry Story by Ava Cherry and Lisa Torem
Aquarius Press Books

Finalist
Ear Candy: The Inside Story of Foxes & Fossils, America's #1 Cover Band by Paul F. Caranci & Sammie Purcell
Stillwater River Publications

Finalist
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain

Finalist
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils on Record: A Narrative Discography by Michael Kuelker
(((FM))) Books & Music

Finalist
Voice of Villainy: The Betty Lou Gerson Story by Dr. Lona Bailey
Independently Published

Photography

Winner
Montana Panoramic: Transparent in the Backlight, photography by Craig W. Hergert, poetry and stories by Shann Ray
Great Wide Open Publishing

Finalist
developing a better eye by Thomas J. Jordan
Independently Published

Finalist
Edge by David Ricci
Fall Line

Finalist
Garage Stills & Fringe Nature by Jacquie Maria Wessels
Ludion

Finalist
Lechuguilla Cave: Discoveries in a Hidden Splendor edited by Max Wisshak and Hazel A. Barton
Speleo-Photo Editions

Finalist
Light Waves: Abstract Photographs of Reflections from Lake Superior by Craig Blacklock
Blacklock Photography Gallery

Finalist
Travels Across the Roof of the World: A Himalayan Memoir by William Frej with Anne Frej
George F. Thompson Publishing

Poetry: Anthologies

Winner
Stronger Than Fear: Poems of Empowerment, Compassion, and Social Justice edited by Stephen Massimilla and Carol Alexander
Cave Moon Press

Finalist
Christmas Coventry at Fool Hollow by S. C. Watson
Baja Bad Press, LLC

Finalist
For the Flowers Never Watered by Sterling Wilmer
Write Away Publishing

Finalist
Old Love Skin: Voices From Contemporary Africa, edited by Mukana Press
Mukana Press

Poetry: Contemporary

Winner
Let's Call It Paradise by Mike Maggio
San Francisco Bay Press

Finalist
“Love Letters to Ukraine from Uyava - Любовні листи до України від Уяви” (A bilingual poetry collection in English and Ukrainian) by Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, translated by Volodymyr Tymchuk
River Paw Press

Finalist
Behind Her City Eyes by Sarah Erin
21 Chieftans Press

Finalist
Frank Dark by Stephen Massimilla
Barrow Street Press

Finalist
Goat Song by Dean Gessie
Uncollected Press

Finalist
hombre de américa/man of the americas by Gustavo Gac-Artigas
Nueva York Poetry Press

Finalist
Violet by Sabrina Simon
Gatekeeper Press

Poetry: General

Winner
Words in Passing by E.M. Schorb
The New Formalist Press

Finalist
black god mother this body by Raina J. León
Black Freighter Press

Finalist
Melody in Exile by S. T. Brant
Atmosphere Press

Finalist
New Wilderness by Jenifer DeBellis
Cornerstone Press

Finalist
Notebook 19 by Dennis Bernstein
Kelsay Books

Finalist
Quickwater Oracles: Conversations & Meditations by Ruth Thompson
Two Fine Crows Books

Finalist
Swallowing the Light by John Schneider
Kelsay Books

Poetry: Narrative

Winner
Oxblood: Poems by Nicole Caruso Garcia
Able Muse Press

Finalist
A Double Meaning by Joshua Corwin & David Dephy
Adelaide Books New York

Finalist
For the Flowers Never Watered by Sterling Wilmer
Write Away Publishing

Finalist
SITPOE: (Situational Poetry) by N. Eisenrose
Newman Springs

Finalist
Womb Worlds by Lisa Molina
Finishing Line Press

Poetry: Religious

Winner
Listening Devices by James R. Dennis
Stephen F. Austin University Press

Finalist
A Song on the Road Home: A Collection of Spiritual Poems by H.N. Lawrence
M & B Global Solutions, Inc.

Finalist
Curtains by John Anderson
Covenant Books

Religion: Christian Inspirational

Winner
Living for His Glory: Strengthen your Faith as you Find Hope and Purpose in Life's Seemingly Insurmountable Challenges by Kim S. Kinney
Independently Published

Finalist
A Century+ of Living: The Autobiography of Cora Jones "Boot" McLeod / August 2022 by Dr. Beverly "Eagle" Rogers
Trilogy Publishing

Finalist
Bible Album: Art Book - New Heart English Bible Edition by Esdras Pierre Etrenne
Independently Published

Finalist
My Season on the Bench: A Faith Empowered Quest to Get Back in the Game by Lisa H. Nelson
Independently Published

Finalist
Naomi and the Widows' Club: A Safe Strong Place after the Loss of a Spouse by Kim Harms
Muse Literary

Finalist
The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol by Rose Ann Forte
Ignite Press

Finalist
You Are Never Alone by Joseph Swan
Word Alive Press

Religion: Christianity

Winner
A Holy Haunting: Why Faith isn't a leap but a series of staggers from one safe place to another by Sam D. Kim
Morgan James Publishing

Finalist
A Wonder-FILLED Life by Joshua A. McClure
Deep River Publishers

Finalist
Beyond Belief: How Living with a Brain Stem Tumor Brought Faith and Purpose to Life by Kyle Campbell
Ignite Press

Finalist
Living for His Glory: Strengthen your Faith as you Find Hope and Purpose in Life's Seemingly Insurmountable Challenges by Kim S. Kinney
Independently Published

Finalist
My Imaginary Conversation with Joe Rogan about Christianity, the Supernatural, and Little Green Men: A Survival Guide for Living in a Post-Christian Culture by Kevin Cortez
Book Locker

Finalist
The Night Cometh: 20 Fantastical Short Stories by Lorilyn Roberts
Rear Guard Publishing, Inc.

Finalist
Your Identity in Christ: Who You Are and Whose You Are by Robin Revis Pyke
WestBow Press

Religion: Eastern

Winner
Yoga and the Five Elements: Spiritual Wisdom For Everyday Living by Nicole Goott
John Hunt Publishing, Mantra Books

Finalist
A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O'Connor
She Writes Press

Religion: General

Winner
In the Garden of Remembrance by Murad al-Adnani and Nishat Lal
Daybreak Press

Finalist
A Devotional for Mothers and Sons: Walking in Wisdom Through Proverbs by Sandee Macgregor
Castle Quay Books

Finalist
Against Illiberalism: A critique of illiberal trends in liberal institutions, with a focus on Unitarian Universalism by David Cycleback
Center for Artifact Studies

Finalist
Muslim Mechanics by Charles H. Brewton
John Hunt Publishing

Science

Winner
Einstein: The Man and His Mind by Gary S. Berger and Michael DiRuggiero
Damiani

Finalist
A Critical Investigation into Precognitive Dreams: Dreamscaping without My Timekeeper by Paul Kiritsis
Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Finalist
Lechuguilla Cave: Discoveries in a Hidden Splendor edited by Max Wisshak and Hazel A. Barton
Speleo-Photo Editions

Finalist
Planting An Idea by Jerry Apps and Natasha Kassulke
Fulcrum Publishing

Finalist
The Remarkable Reefs of Cuba: Hopeful Stories from the Ocean Doctor by David E. Guggenheim
Prometheus Books

Finalist
Secrets of the Moon by Andrew Osiow
Independently Published

Self-Help: General

Winner
Truth Matters, Love Wins by Alexandra J. Kuisis
Muse Literary

Finalist
Be the Magic: Bite-Sized Nuggets of Wisdom to Feed your Joy, Nourish your Soul and Open your Heart by Diane Pienta
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
Claim Your Swagger: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving by Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo
Morgan James Publishing

Finalist
Money Does Grow on Trees: The Myths We Create and Live By by Esra B. Ogut
Ayra Corp.

Finalist
Rise and Shine: How to Transform Your Life, Morning by Morning by Kat Oliver & Toby Oliver
Piatkus

Finalist
Stuff Nobody Taught You: 40 Lessons from M.E. School® to Help You Stop Being Miserable and Start Feeling Amazing by Summer McStravick
Health Communications Inc. (HCI)

Finalist
The Legendary Quest: For Professionals Seeking Authentic Success and Fulfillment by Drs Francis Yoo and Ketan Kulkarni
Independently Published

Self-Help: Motivational

Winner
Stuff Nobody Taught You: 40 Lessons from M.E. School® to Help You Stop Being Miserable and Start Feeling Amazing by Summer McStravick
Health Communications Inc. (HCI)

Finalist
A Path to Excellence: The Blueprint to Your Greatest Potential by Tony Jeton Selimi
Balboa Press, Division of Hay House

Finalist
Everything is a F*cking Story by Martin Grunburg
Equilibrium Enterprises, Inc.

Finalist
On My Way to Greatness: Understand the Power of Affirmations, Unlock Your Potential and Manifest the Power Within You by Wildine Pierre
Independently Published

Finalist
The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healer's Diary by Dr. Haseena Chokkiyil
Hay House India

Finalist
The Self-Esteem (CBT) Workbook for Adults: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology Guide to Move Past Self-Doubt, Quiet the Inner Critic, Improve Confidence by Marcee Martin
Eagle Life Books, LLC

Finalist
Unlock Happiness By Mastering The Self by Shobeir Shobeyri
Amazon

Self-Help: Relationships

Winner
Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guild to Break Free from Emotional Abuse and Build Healthy Relationships by Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT
Rockridge Press

Finalist
HARVEST YOUR HAPPY: A Farm Girl's Guide to Leading, Succeeding and Living Your Best Life by Camilla Gray-Nelson
Double Dove Publishing

Social Change

Spirituality: General

Winner
Wildhearted Purpose: Embrace Your Unique Calling & The Unmapped Path of Authenticity by Kris Franken
Llewellyn Worldwide

Finalist
Becoming Me: A Story of Creation by Martin Boroson
Kanzeon Press

Finalist
Connecting with the One Consciousness by Sheida White
Wise Ink Creative Publishing

Finalist
Destination New Earth: A Blueprint to 5D Consciousness by Alex Marcoux
616 Editions, an imprint of Jenness

Finalist
Stuff Nobody Taught You: 40 Lessons from M.E. School® to Help You Stop Being Miserable and Start Feeling Amazing by Summer McStravick
Health Communications Inc. (HCI)

Finalist
Ten Truths: A profound realization of Life by Steven Considine
The Open Door Press

Finalist
Truth Matters, Love Wins by Alexandra J. Kuisis
Muse Literary

Spirituality: Inspirational

Winner
The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self by Ananta Ripa Ajmera
TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC

Finalist
A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O'Connor
She Writes Press

Finalist
More Light: An Artist's Life With Meher Baba by Tom Riley
Life-O-Riley Books

Finalist
The Answers Are There: Building Peace From the Inside Out by Libby Hoffman
Blue Chair Press

Finalist
The Woo Woo Way: Unblock Your Chakras and Transform Your Life by Sandy Evenson
Spotlight Publishing House

Finalist
Waking Up to the Dark: The Black Madonna's Gospel for An Age of Extinction and Collapse by Clark Strand
Monkfish Book Publishing Company

Finalist
Winks from Above: Opening Up to Signs and Synchronicities to Receive Little Miracles Each Day by Liliane Fortna
Capucia

Sports

Winner
When Women Stood: The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World by Alexandra Allred
Rowman and Littlefield

Finalist
Breaking Through: The Secrets of Bassai Dai Kata by Colin Wee
Moosul Publishing, LLC

Finalist
Detroit Tigers: Michigan's Favorite Sports Team by Roger Yoder
Independently Published

Finalist
Full Circle: A Hands-On Affair with the First Ferrari 250 GTO by Petra Perkins
PetraPetra Publications

Finalist
Swimming for My Life by Kim Fairley
She Writes Press

Finalist
The Awakened Athlete: Excellence, Mastery and Beyond by Nick Gancitano
Citrine Publishing

Finalist
The Whistleblower's Secrets by Mary Whelan
Europe Books

Travel: Guides & Essays

Winner
Unlost: Roaming Through South American on a Spontaneous Journey by Cory Mortensen
White Condor

Finalist
Escape Clauses: Getting Away With a Travel Writing Life by Bob Payne
Bob Carries On Media, LLC

Finalist
Garmish-Partenkirchen: You've Seen the Castles, Now What? by Susan C. Steinke
Independently Published

Finalist
Life Travel And The People In Between: A Memoir by Mike Nixon
Palmetto Publishing

Finalist
The Twenty: One Woman's Trek Across Corsica on the GR20 Trail by Marianne C. Bohr
She Writes Press

Finalist
Travels Across the Roof of the World: A Himalayan Memoir by William Frej with Anne Frej
George F. Thompson Publishing

Finalist
Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press

True Crime

Winner
Saint Bloodbath by Frederick Douglass Reynolds
Independently Published

Finalist
"Sorry Guys, We Stormed the Capitol": Eye-Witness Accounts of January 6th by Ben Hamilton
Independently Published

Finalist
600 Devils by Marjan
Marjan, LLC

Finalist
Between Blade & Bullet: The Mary Steinhauser Story by Margaret Franz
FriesenPress

Finalist
James Whitey Bulger: The Last Interviews by Michael Esslinger
Ocean View Publishing

Finalist
Sex, Drugs & Jesus: A Memoir Of Self-Destruction & Resurrection by De'Vannon Hubert
DownUnder Media

Finalist
The Man Who Hacked the World: A Ghostwriter's Descent into Madness with John McAfee by Alex Cody Foster
Turner Publishing

Women's Issues / Women's Studies

Winner
Leadership is a Responsibility: How to Become an Inclusive Leader in the Modern Workplace by Understanding the Lived Experiences of Black Women and Afro-Latinas at Work by Dr. Marisol Capellan
New Degree Press

Finalist
Face Value: From Working the Pole to Baring My Soul by Christine Macdonald
Wordeee

Finalist
I Wish I'd Known: 10 Ways to Break Ancestral Patterns, Free Yourself from the Past, and Manifest Your Dreams by Sarah Vie
Muse Literary

Finalist
Naomi and the Widows' Club: A Safe Strong Place after the Loss of a Spouse by Kim Harms
Muse Literary

Finalist
The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healer's Diary by Dr. Haseena Chokkiyil
Hay House India

Finalist
The Science of Getting Rich for Women by Sara Connell
Muse Literary

Finalist
When Women Stood: The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World by Alexandra Allred
Rowman and Littlefield

Young Adult: Nonfiction

Winner
Good Morning, Hope: A True Story of Refugee Twin Sisters and Their Triumph over War, Poverty, and Heartbreak by Argita and Detlina Zalli
Sandra Jonas Publishing

Finalist
How to Draw Adorable: Joyful Lessons for Making Cute Art by Carlianne Tipsey
Girl Friday Books

Finalist
Mission Possible: How to Graduate From College Debt-Free by Dr. Juan Phillip Chisholm
Greenlight Books & Publishing, LLC

Finalist
The C.A.P.E. Crusade: Your Guide to a Great College Application Personal Essay by Billy Lombardo
Muse Literary

Finalist
Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens by Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT
Rockridge Press

Finalist
Who Got the Keys? Building Generational Wealth through Real Estate by Donna J. Rogers
Independently Published