< Back Nadja Springer The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Hope Can a little tree find new hope after a devastating storm? By author Nadja Springer The little green tree stands all alone by the shore, waiting for the spring to arrive. As the snow melts away, he looks forward to the day his friends will return and they can play together in the sunshine. But there is a storm brewing, and the tree’s brothers and sisters must huddle together and shelter from the wind and the rain. Suddenly, the tree is hit by a bolt of lightning, which snaps off his favourite branch. Tree is sad he is broken, and worried what the others will think. His siblings and friends tell him they don’t care how he looks, and that they love him just the way he is. His friends wait patiently for his sadness to pass, and remain by his side, providing comfort and support. Day by day the tree takes small steps to recover, and day by day he starts to feel a little brighter. Then one day, just as tree has learnt to accept his new self, he spots a tiny leaf growing from his broken branch. The tiny green shoot gives new hope and life to the tree. He knows he cannot replace his broken branch, but he is given a new sense of purpose and pride as he cares and nurtures the new life. Tree Finds Hope by author Nadja Springer, is a beautifully written and illustrated picture book, and the second instalment in The Big Adventures of a Little Tree series. The tree faces a new challenge in the second book, when he is struck by lightening and disfigured. He is sad and depressed, and thinks that no one will love him because of the way he looks. His friends care for the tree during this time, waiting patiently for him to recover and providing comfort and support when he needs it. This is a fun and engaging read, beautifully written in rhyme. The fun tree characters and broken-branch analogy will help young children understand complex issues, such as body image, inclusion and diversity, and self-acceptance. The book will help young children to understand the importance of self-acceptance, and of accepting others just the way they are. It will encourage them to show kindness and compassion to others, and to care for others in need. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A beautifully written and illustrated picture book about inclusion and diversity. Purchase here

< Back Scott Smallwood Monkey and Bug's Night at The Corn Stand Jam A little dog realises he is not alone, and receives much needed support from his friends, by author Scott Smallwood Monkey the dog, and Bug the cat, are best friends from a small town in Ohio. Monkey was adopted into a loving family home, but sometimes felt sad and lonely. He missed his friends from the kennels, and his older sister didn’t want to play with him. Bug knew Monkey was unhappy, and he suggested they go for a walk together to the park to meet his friends and family. At the park, Monkey met Bugs friends and tried out lots of new activities, like yoga, skateboarding, and painting, which made Monkey feel happy inside and less sad. When Monkey meets a woman in a wheelchair, he is happy when he learns that she is proud of her abilities, and that she feels loved and supported by many people. Then he meets more of Bug’s friends, who play music on the Corn-Jam Stand, to help spread happiness for people when they are feeling a little sad. Monkey learns from his new friends that it is okay not to feel okay, which made him feel a little less alone. Monkey has a little boogie with all his new friends, and knows he has plenty of people to talk to, the next time he feels sad. Monkey and Bug's Night at The Corn Stand Jam is a wonderful picture book by author Scott Smallwood about inclusion, and mental health and wellbeing. Despite having a loving and supportive family, Monkey feels sad and alone sometimes. Through trying new activities, meeting new and different people, and talking to others, Monkey learns that everyone feels sad and lonely from time to time, and it is okay not to be okay. He learns the importance of talking to others, sharing problems, as well as the importance of letting go and having fun. This book will help to open up conversations with young readers and their parents or carers, and will encourage them to talk about their thoughts and feelings. The book deals with mental health issues in a simple, engaging and effective way, that young readers will relate to. Inspired by the real Christian’s Corn Stand Jam, proceeds of this book go to charity. This is an engaging and insightful book, with an important message that will benefit readers of all ages, and support a much deserved charity. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A wonderful picture book that deals with mental health issues in a simple, effective and engaging way. Purchase here

< Back Linda Soules So You Want To Be A Robot Builder (Robotics Engineer) So You Want To Be A Robot Builder (Robotics Engineer) by Linda Soules is an engaging and insightful book for young readers curious about the world of robotics. Aimed primarily at ages 10 to 14, but accessible to a broader audience, the book demystifies the field of robotics engineering by breaking down complex concepts into approachable, conversational language. Soules explores three core domains of robotics: mechanical engineering (the body), electrical engineering (the nervous system), and software (the brain). She emphasizes that a robotics engineer must master all three, as a robot is a holistic system where failure in any part can cause the whole to fail. This interdisciplinary approach is a recurring theme, highlighting the collaborative nature of real-world robotics projects. Soules also explores the challenges of building machines that sense, think, and act, discussing failure, iteration, and the detective work required to debug complex systems. The book also addresses the ethical responsibilities of robotics engineers, urging readers to consider not just what robots can do, but what they should do, and for whom. Practical advice is woven throughout, from recommending robotics kits and programming tools, to encouraging hands-on experimentation and participation in robotics clubs. The book also includes fun facts, profiles of famous robotics engineers, and a glossary of key terms, making it both informative and inspiring. The book is thoughtfully illustrated (with AI-assisted art, as the author transparently notes). It encourages curiosity and resilience, and places human values at the heart of technological progress. Whether a child is just beginning to tinker or seriously considering a future in robotics, this book is an excellent companion on their journey. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A standout resource for aspiring engineers, combining technical depth with real-world wisdom. Purchase here

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Autumn 2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Autumn 2022 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** Christine Copeland, Autumn in the Forest - A Seasons in the Forest Book **SILVER** Phyllis Harris, The Gift Shop Bear **BRONZE** Charly Froh, The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Renee Hayes, The Gingerbread Twins Charissa Bates, The Traveling Book Vassi Rombis, Story Swapping A Family Tradition Jessica Dailey, My Tiny Pet Elephant Ruthie Godfrey, Grandpa's Lessons on Fishing and Life Julie Stephens, Mountain Mutts - Joy's Tale Teddy Biron, The Lighthouse Keeper Saves the Bay Brenda Do, It's Okay Not to Know Dawn McLucas, Why Am I So Quiet? Todd Angilly and Rachel Goguen. The Adventures of Owen and the Anthem Singer Clara Donis-Girma, Clara and Mr. Milo's Adventures Episode 1 Clara Wanting a Pet Joe Caruso, In the Image of God - A Story of Identity and Value Kate Giles, Camp Cattitude Once Upon a Dance, Frankie's Wish: A Wander in the Wonder Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** J.T. Tenera, Erift's Journeys: Secrets of The Sealed Forest **SILVER** Heather Mateus Sappenfield, The River Between Hearts **BRONZE** Elizabeth M Grieco, Paws in Paris: The Adventures of Tenny and Bella **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Laurel Guillen, A Bellwether Christmas: A Novel Inspired by True Events Sara V Robinson, Walter Bilingual Edition English/Spanish I.K. Silver, Little Wanderers: The Everlasting Seasons Cynthia Hughes, Can I Be President of the United States at 8? Julie Stephens, Mountain Mutts - Joy's Tale Christine Copeland, Have You Seen the Ghost of John E.M. Schorb, FIVE AND TEN, A Fairy Tale, a Few Poems, and a Fable Cat Fan, Mika's Quest for the Lost Artifact Nicole Encarnacion, My ABC'S to Positivity Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze, Crowning Glory: A history of African hair tradition Sarah Lloyd, Emma Murphy and the Ultimate Power Melanie Joy Mezzancello, Love Snaggs - A Little Dog’s Courageous Journey Best Teen Book **GOLD** Stacy Padula, Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told **SILVER** Tyler Beauchamp, Freeze Frame **BRONZE** Judy Liu, The Vending Portal **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Tony M. Quintana, Doizemaster: Phantasm Creed Scott Swisher, Ring Fold Cassandra Crull, Tied to You Mark Bryan, The Asgardian Exchange: The Touch of the Valkyrie Best Adult Book (fiction) **GOLD** Regan Walker, Bound by Honor **SILVER** Paula Dail, Fearless **BRONZE** George R. Hopkins, When Secrets Come to Light **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Juliet Rose, Do Over Tobin Marks, Ark of the Apocalypse KJ, The Forever and The Now G.S. Carline, Blood Dragon Rising: Dragon Shadows Book 1 C.J. Hudson, Destiny Lives on Fairhaven Street Juliet Rose, Prick the Needle Carol Amorosi, Death on the Line Brian R Estvander, Stilled: The Story of Inklebrawt Winklehank Jerry Gundersheimer, Reach: A Nexus of Life and Love John Bartell, The Pilgrim's Progress Desert Experience S. Graham, Vacant Juliet Rose, We Don’t Matter Paula Welch, Cloud Piercer DF Kennedy, The Truth Lukman Clark, The Alexandria Scrolls: Book Two - The Transfiguration of Brandon Blake B.V. Glants, Half Notes from Berlin Angela White, Stopping Time Jennifer Ivy Walker, The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven S. C. Eston, Deficiency Juliet Rose, Through the Surface Katie Jay, A Murder Most Vegan Best Adult Book (non-fiction) **GOLD** Mark Roeder, What We Do Next Really Matters **SILVER** Rick Soshensky, The Music Therapy Studio: Empowering the Soul's Truth **BRONZE** Leon Conrad, Story and Structure: A complete guide **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Kyli Santiago, Healing Yesterday's Tears: An Inspiring Poetry Book about Overcoming Emotion and Discovering Love of Self Cynthia Hughes, Live...But LIVE! Jamie Anderson, Drive All Day (Because I'm Too Old to Drive All Night) Ralph L. Bayrer, Liberty, Science and Wealth: The Evolution to Modern Society Felicia Taylor E., Southern Spiced: A Brown Girl’s Tale Madeline Pasimio, Contrary to Conception: Stories and Lessons about Successful Birth Control and Contraceptive Methods Ashley Porsche Bugge, The Ocean is Calling Jim Lichtman, Trust and Confidence: The 1998 Battle between the Secret Service and Ken Starr Frederick Douglass Reynolds, Black, White, and Gray All Over: A Black Man's Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement

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Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Spring 2024 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** R.G. de Rouen, Books for Benjamin **SILVER** Amelie Patel and Harriet Hessam, Saachi the Angel **BRONZE** Kate Seng, Mazie's Full Heart: An Adoption Story **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Gail Kuhnlein, How Happy Is a Lark Marlyn Bandiero, Dante's Cool Wheels Book 2 Believe, Achieve Kim C. Lee, The Night Owl Goes to Space Rob Sudano, Owl B. Blue on Easter Day Ashley Wall, The Day I Had a Dinosaur Kafilat Shobajo, All The Things I Can Be Ashley Wall, Lucy and Her Unicorn Get a Sparkle Puppy Dee Hale, A Girls Only Club -No Boys Allowed! A.N. Stewart, The Shotgun Shack Kitties: Bill Bailey, Please Come Home Angela Odusanya, Amelia's Loose Part Art Christina M Carroll, The Things I Love Clari Nguyen, I Can Be Anything! A Children's Book About Emotions Edgar Garcia, ALPHAKAZOO Reesa Shayne, I Breathe For Me Marissa Bader, The Only Me Marissa Bader, Stella's Brave Voice Brett Gunning & Stacy A. Padula, On the Right Path: Book Four Susan Downing & Megan Downing, Bradykin Visits Martha's Vineyard Leokadia George, Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Grows Up Ken Brady, The Adventures of Duke Pamela Blackmore Collins, Greeny Greenleaf Says, The Best Gift Ever is in My Bathtub. Raphael A. Batista, Kid Dino: The Beginning Melissa Garin, A World of New Beginnings Susan Sullivan, Bob Tales, Land of the Woody Warbles Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** Stephanie Brick, The Secret Doors of Cannondale **SILVER** Cheryl Johnson, Charli's Adventure Journal, Destination: Victoria, Texas and Beyond **BRONZE** Charles Byrd, The Reaper's Guide on How NOT to Take a Soul! **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Hazem Nassar, The Diversity Cube and the Cloud Wizard Danielle Marietta, Truth Tales: The Air Fair-He Kathleen J. Shields, The First Unicorn Jo-Ann Scranton, Kathi Q. Builds a Time Machine? Victoria/Thorir Pannell/Sigfusson, The Big Dream Eliana Hidalgo, Mrs Owl's Messy Library Juli-Ann Gasper, Way Up North Where the Kittiwakes Play: An A to Z Alphabet Book for Child and Adult Dani Romero, Wonderful Word: Poems of Praise and Wonder Isabela Sardas, Belle and Chloe - Reflections In The Mirror David Huerta, Grandma's Lost Treasure: How Kintsugi Turns Brokenness Into Beauty Best Teen Book **GOLD** John Daze, Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria's Blade **SILVER** Kerrie Faye, Dead Girl **BRONZE** Stacy A. Padula, Montgomery Lake High #3: The Aftermath **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Dr. Shon Lewis, The Wonder Wig Renee Hayes, The girl who broke the world Renee Hayes, The girl who freed the darkness Shan Shan Nie, Belt of Chaos: A Teen's Quest to Free a Kingdom Held by Time Sally Gallot-Reeves, Behind the Open Door: The Alchemy of Time Jacqueline Pretty, Powerless Best Adult Book **GOLD** Ona Gritz, Everywhere I Look **SILVER** J.R. Rice, Broken Pencils **BRONZE** Rebecca Anne Nguyen, The 23rd Hero **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Jon Howe, Shanghaied Angela Williams, Loving Me: After Abuse Kerk Murray, Since the Day We Danced Jennifer Ivy Walker, Winter Solstice in the Crystal Castle J Paul Rieger Jr, The Big Comb Over Bill Canady, The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days Don Ake, Deep Heavy Stuff - Thoughts and essays for enriching your life Michael Bickel, 250,000 NOs Lisa Towles, Terror Bay Michael Shandler, Karma and Kismet A spiritual quest across continents, cultures and consciousness. A Memoir of Adversity and Triumph Mary Perrine, The Storms of Eddie Greer David Parish, The Twitter Gospels Nina Blakeman, The Peace Talk Christina Ford In Search of Mr Darcy: Lessons Learnt in The Pursuit of Happily Ever After Rebecca Olmstead, Dreams and Illusions: A Gabrielle Dorian Mystery Chloe A.H. Lewis, The Covenant Of Saints Paula Welch, A Goode Inheritance Manoj Joy, Rehtaf - Father of the Fatherless Sydney Oliver James, Living Life Unwounded: A Memoir Robert J. McCunney, Cluster: A potentially fatal disease, a tantalizing romance and international... Iris Dorbian, Next Stop, Boston Catherine Hughes, In Silence Cries the Heart Joanne Colombini, When Did I Become the Dumpster? Raising and Teaching Rebellious Teenagers Chad Boudreaux, Scavenger Hunt: A Novel Penny Peyser, Sonnets From Suburbia: Romance Dance Macintosh Steele, I Have a Question: A Novel Thomas A. A. Woodley, Last Alarm: The Charleston 9 Marlene Morgan, Revenge I Will Have: Jake Logan # 2 Kathy Wright, Wings: How traveling the world freed my soul to fly Phillip Reid, Three Sisters Ponds: My Journey from Street Cop to FBI Senior Executive - from Baltimore to Lockerbie, Pakistan and Beyond A Frank Corso Mystery, The Yellow Agent from Hong Kong Karen Janowsky, Dear Prudence Jason Ollander-Krane, Circus Home: A Novel of Life, Love and New Jersey David Joseph, I Never Knew How Old I Was Amirah Smith, The Journey: My Mental Health and Infertility Story Jacci Turner, Tumbled People: Deconstructing and Reconstructing Your Faith Tony Jeton Selimi, A Path to Excellence: The Blueprint to Your Greatest Potential Elle Merriam, Token Of My Affection Anony Mom, MD, Reparenting Myself: A memoir to my daughters on growing up, getting it wrong, and giving my best

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Autumn 2024 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Autumn 2024 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** AC Bradburn, Dancing with Cara: The Nature Stories **SILVER** Sara Patricia Kelly, 4 a.m. Raspberry Party: Childhood Poems **BRONZE** Deanna Hart, A Firefly Named Felix **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Kelly Pacheco, The Excavator Who Didn’t Want to Dig Kathleen Welton, Pigs Have Wings Nicole Frankel, What is math good for, anyway? Joseph L Licari, Mia's Mouses Miranda Thomas, Five More Minutes Sweet P Susan and Matthew Downing, Bradykin's Snowy Adventure Susan and Megan Downing , Bradykin Unleashed: A Summer Camp Adventure Jacqueline Crann, Being Different Is The New Cool Kim Adams, Billy Be Kind: My BIG Feelings Melissa Rousu, Grandpa Loved Wild Things Michael and Nicole Collazo, Cozy Critters on the Ark Allison Hill, Lolly the Left Out Lobster Tracey smith, Where's Grandma? A Child's View on Loss, Grief and Bereavement Karen B. Shea, A Bug-Lightful Discovery Trevor Crafts, Aaron Burakoff, The Apple That Fell Far From the Tree Adalgisa and David Nico, Frogs on the Mountain: The Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs in Yosemite Ken Waldecker, Princess Ella and the Great Squirrel Chase Ken Waldecker, Princess Ella and the Missing Kittens Ken Waldecker, Princess Ella and the Lost Fairy Garden Elisa Stad, Mama's Love Language: Sometimes Tastes Like Hainan Chicken Rice Nancy Jean, Exploring is NOT for Me!: A Humorous, Perspective-Taking Outdoor Adventure for Kids Laura Lee Rittman, Lucky Ruby - A Hanukkah and Christmas Holiday Book Sheeba Varghese, Mommy, Am I Indian Today? Nicola A Lewis, Tilda finds her rainbow Raven Howell, Blink and Glow Brett Gunning and Stacy Padula, On the Right Path: Book Five Tanya Hackett, My Brother Lives in Heaven Hong Lee, Bob and Fluffy's First Adventure: A Story of Kindness and Friendship Hope Chambers, Tuck, Cluck and Buck: The Quest for a Pups New Home (Tucker Tails) Best Children’s Book 8-12 * *GOLD** Kristin Nilsen, Worldwide Crush: A Novel **SILVER** Jodi Dee, Energy Wars - The Awakening **BRONZE** Janice Hechter, Where Are the Women? **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Deborah Cholette, Digger: Dig or Die! Diane LaDouceur, Maggie Governor Nathan Deal, Veto, the Governor's Cat Tracy Markley, Rhyming Riley, The Dog That Rhymes all the Time FA Khan, ABCs of My First Surgery David Kopacz, A Bowl Full of Ideas for Inventive Minds Victoria Pannell, The Bird Caper Frances Wong, How Lexi Walker Almost Saved the World Sarah Bergquist Kosumi, The Last Free Dog Daryl McCullough, Chubby the Bear's Big Choice Eileen Hobbs, Under the Golden Rain Tree Justin Pierce, Hurry Up Pup Eileen Hobbs, Stella and the Sea Stars Best Teen Book **GOLD** Zachary Palmer, The King's Labyrinth **SILVER** Annette Masters, The Hennessy Lie **BRONZE** Mark Sabbas, The Monarchs **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Aud Supplee, Aylen Isle Stacy Padula, Montgomery Lake High #4: The Battle for Innocence Stacy Padula, Gripped Part 2: Blindsided (3rd edition, May 2024) Ellen McGinty, Saints and Monsters Aggie L Jae, The Water Door Noah Bella Michaelis, Manda and the Fish Joyce Margolin, The Sea Jewel: A Tale of the Hidden Treasure CT Emerson, The Serpent's Tongue (NOVA 02) Kristin Nilsen, Worldwide Crush: A Novel Carlos Lozano, Super Super Carro Best Adult Book **GOLD** Randy Susan Meyers, The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone **SILVER** Teri M Brown, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap **BRONZE** Kay Smith-Blum, Tangles **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Carter Fielding, Murder at the Summit: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery J. Paul Rieger, Jr., Sunscreen Shower Frank Victoria, The Founders" Plot SAVI, The Journey Begins Within Christopher Schildt, An American Christmas Carol Jordan Marsh, Try Your Own Case D.F. Kennedy, The Last Time I Saw Her John Posner, Forever is Too Long Susan Hayden, Now You Are a Missing Person Kimberly Harms , Are You Ready? How to Win a Legacy to Die For Jeffrey Hallett, Paths Into Darkness And Light Alexander Fernandez, Above the Ashes Marlayne Jan Giron, A Place of Refuge Kara Zajac, The Significance of Curly Hair: A Loving Memoir of Life and Loss Angela White, Dealing With The Dead Paula Cappa, Draakensky, A Supernatural Tale of Magick and Romance Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed., From Oh Sh*t to I Got This: Finding Your Success Route. Greg Fields, The Bright Freight of Memory Mumtaz Hussain, Portrait in Words Robert A. Kayal, Mastering The Business of Medicine and The Doctor-Patient Relationship Ed Cannon, The Kings' Despair Cherie Carter-Scott, Life IS a Game: Life Lessons Learned Living The Rules for Being Human Jan-Benedict Steenkamp, Warrior, Queen, Scientist, Activist: Gritty Women Who Bent the Arc of History Joseph Clarke, SOL: supportive guidance for healing and awakening Alejandro Benavides, Olivia: Boxcar-Camp Girl and Visionary of La Hispanidad Lili Udell Fiore, Lili's Caregiver's Guide Mario Cartaya, Journey Back Into The Vault: In Search of My Faded Cuban Childhood Footprints Tejal Toprani Misra, Seeking Sita: The First Diwali John Madinger, LETHAL DOSES: The Man Who Gave Fentanyl to America John Randall, Fragmentation Vol II: In Search Of Bill Matthews, The Last Ride of the Old Peacekeepers: The Moment within the Moment Pam Christian, I Hope You're Having a Great Day! I Know I Am! Michael Weber, Slow Burn Entrepreneur: Succeed on Your Own Terms with the RELAX Method Bhavini Bhargava, Unheard S. A. Reeves, The Bookshop Mysteries: A Bitter Pill Dale L. Roberts, Advanced Self-Publishing for Authors: A Guide to Author Success and Platform Growth Julie A. Wendt, What's Eating Our Kids?: A Parent's Guide to Food Allergy, Intolerance, and Toxicity Leonie Rosenstiel, Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp Freddie Floyd Jr, It's TIME TO GROW: How Focusing On Spiritual Growth Can Transform Your Life and Relationships Milan Schwarzkopf, Living Your Best Third Act. How to Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Happy in your Retirement Katherine Linn Caire, Accidental Sisters: The Story of My 52 Year Wait to Meet My Biological Sibling

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Autumn 2023 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Autumn 2023 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** AC Bradburn, Dancing with Cara: The Rainbow Stories **SILVER** Betty Cetas, Oscar and the Awful, Horrible Smell **BRONZE** Ginger Smith, The Magic Blanket **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Deanna Hart, Blue is the Only Color in the Rainbow Katherine Lockwood, Why Me, Mama A Childrens Book About The Disability Experience Ashley Wall, The Day I Had a Bulldozer Jeffrey Morgan, Bungo the Funky Monkey, Adventures in Kindness Kimberly A Perry, Finley the Fairy Samantha Reynolds, Help Me Be Me Donald Smith, Quoth the Raven Lynne Harley, What If You Could? Christine Tussing, Detective Stan the Crayon Man and the Missing Birthday Cake Nicole Frankel , What are bees good for, anyway? Donna Wyland, Psalms in Rhyme for Little Hearts Donna Wyland, 'Twas the Night Before Jesus Lauren Brownrigg, You Are...Volume One Stacy Gabel, At the Zoo-oo-oo Adalgisa and David Nico, Fish in the Desert: The Untold Story of the Death Valley Pupfish Michael Michie, Pablo Avocado FA Khan, My Superhero Mom C. James Sweeney, Sadie Sasquatch has Big Feet Michael Dow, Nurse Florence for Beginning Readers: Help, Im Bleeding! Betty Cetas, Oscar and Otto Sarah Sparks, The Messiest Monster on Mill Street Sarah Sparks, The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street Sarah Sparks, The Angriest Monster on Mill Street Cheryl Johnson, Today I Learned About Birds Cheryl Johnson, Creatures of the Rainforest Cheryl Johnson, Backyard Critters & Creatures Margaret Grote, A Farmer I'll Be and more poems for the young and young-at-heart Gabriella Fiorletta , What I See is Love Carmella Alexander, Fearless the Amazing Boy with Special Abilities goes to Brazil Susan Marie Chapman, Grumpy And Green Parrot Find A New Home In Naples Katie Musleh, It's Okay Not to Be Okay: Addressing the Concept of Toxic Positivity Annie and Gilly DeCosta, Maizy and Charlie's GERM BOOK Lindsey Coker Harris, Our Cleaner, Greener Planet Ross Alan Hahn , The Adventures of Angel: A Kitten's Story Miki Taylor, Bentley's Fantabulous Idea T.B Stacy, Know When to Grow Wendy Alyson Jordan, Miracle: A Birthday Story Donna MacLeod, Chili Chinchilla Candy O'Terry and Colleen Esposito, Nelson's Garden Ruthie Godfrey, Grumpy Grump Joshua Swank, Barry the Brave: A Flowerageous Journey to Courage Marissa Bader, The Only Me Rose O'Donoghue, Katie and her Brain Jon Seymour, A Morning with Blueburry Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** Amanda M Cetas, Thrown to the Wind **SILVER** Jennifer R Sommer, Her Eyes Were on the Stars: Nancy Grace Roman, "Mother of Hubble" Space Telescope **BRONZE** Tricia Copeland Azreya, Aztec Priestess **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Claudine C Wargel, Hattie and Dirks Great Garden Surprise Stephanie Scott , Tools to Cool Finding Ways to Cope D, Burton Smith, Quoth the Raven Laurie Anne Zaleski, Travels with Ariel - What's up in Baker Lake? Kathe Hudson and Melanie Moyer, The Magic Peach Tree, A Yoga Storytelling Adventure Barbara Mishkin, TIP's Magical Journey Dr. Tamara Lazic Strugar, THE SUNSCREAMING SUMMER Kat Farrow, Bobbin and the Magic Thief Hans Ness, Rolo the Pet Earthling Kirja Ilijah, Alijah XII Rick Poplinger, Adventure in the Land of Changes CHRISTINA LIM, Through It All Michael D. Malone, Mousetree: The Beginning Book One Grace Wolf, May I Sit At Your Table? Paki Perkins, Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash Marsha Tufft, Project S.A.M.: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures Prequel Dawn Renee Darnell and Jim H Darnell, Jr, Schoolhouse Dogs: Face Life Jim H Darnell and Dawn Renee Darnell, Lightning Butterflies Best Teen Book **GOLD** Stacy A. Padula, Montgomery Lake High #2: When Darkness Tries to Hide **SILVER** Rande Goodwin, The Witchfinder's Serpent **BRONZE** Marsha Tufft, The Sea Turtle Spy Project: Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures Book 4 **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Renee Hayes, The girl who broke the world Terry Overton, The Underground Book Readers: The Secret Society Dawn Renee Darnell and Jim H Darnell Jr, Schoolhouse Dogs: Face Life Nancy Lelewer, Something's Not Right: 2nd Edition One Family's struggle with learning disabilities Andrea Vanryken, The Red Texts Club Jim H Darnell and Dawn Renee Darnell, Lightning Butterflies Neha Saini, SQL Quest: A Journey Through Data Dr. Juan Phillip Chisholm, Mission Possible: How to Graduate From College Debt-Free Jim H Darnell and Dawn Renee Darnell, Because of You, I Lost Everything! Best Adult Book **GOLD** DF Kennedy, Nothing But The Truth **SILVER** Ben Merrick, Where the Valley Meets the Sky **BRONZE** Jennifer Ivy Walker, The Emerald Fairy and the Dragon Knight **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Marlayne Jan Giron, Second Chance Inn Jamie Andrea Garzot, Unconventional, A Memoir of Entrepreneurism, Politics, and Pot Carter Fielding, Murder in the Marshes: Book 4 in the Blake Sisters Travel Mystery Series J Paul Rieger Jr, Clonk! Aimee Hill, All The Gray In Between Jeremiah Gilbert, On to Plan C: A Return to Travel Marianne Hartley, ALIGN and SHINE Joe Alo, The Street Between the Pines Kathleeen Janz Anderson, September Wind Book II Glendall C Jackson III, Naked Came the Detective Margaret Tran, The ACTIONS Rozsa Gaston, Margaret of Austria Roni Robbins, Hands of Gold Anthony J. Mohr, Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age With Two Different Dads Dr. NIZAR M. Benazzouz, The innovative Animal Pietro Emanuele Garbelli, The Doctor's Voice - Empowering Solutions to Physicians' Frustrations, Burnout and Healthcare Inefficiencies Geoff Spellberg, Escape From Hawaii Gail Grant Park, We Are Shadows: An Irish Ghost Story Matthew Binder, Pure Cosmos Club SHERMAN EDWARD ROSS, Code Name: Juggernaut David Zelman, PhD, What's Next? Get Clear & Get Going Angel A, Holy Parrot Jonnie Ramsey Brown, You Promised To Do No Harm: A True Story of Love, Loss, and the Horror of Healthcare Disparity for One African-American Family Allison Hong Merrill, Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops Tabor Millien, What Came After Michael Caissie, Between Heaven 42nd and Broadway Marylee Martin , Unsuspecting Child: Coming to Grips with Covert Childhood Abuse Dawn Pretorius, The Shepherds of InEquality: And the Futility of Our Efforts to Stop Them Anne Angelo, Forbidden Zone 1940 Susan Kennard, Awaken the Light Within Your Heart: A Guide to Self-Healing Deborah B. McDermet, Walk on Water: A Daily Devotional for Believers and Educators Nathan Roberts, Who Do You Think You Are? Steeg Taylor, Rosette Resolve Tina Lear, Partial Views: A Collection of Poetry Marlene Morgan, Sleeping With A Wall Street Banker: Jake Logan #1 Omara Williams, The Space Traveller's Lover Lem Moye, Catching Cold Vol 3 - Judgment David Tomen, Head First: The Complete Guide to Healing and Optimizing Your Brain with Nootropic Supplements – 2nd Edition Rajan Jetley, Blinding Glimpses of the Obvious: Revealing Insights, Lol Humour and Good Old Common Sense Steven Dhondt, London Bridge: A Fictional Memoir Jack Kaminskie, EPIC: THE GAME Joseph Cruz, The Red Frontier: Book 1 of The Red Tomorrow Series Jess Sinclair, WHAT WE COULD HAVE BEEN Debra Fredette, Persevering Through Seasons of Despair Ray Catania, You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It: Empower, Elevate, and Enlighten Your Consciousness Teri M Brown, An Enemy Like Me Alexandru Czimbor, The Soul Machines Datta Groover, The Reluctant Visionary Daniel L Pinion, Chop that Sh*t Up! Leadership and Life Lessons Learned While in the Military

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Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Previous Winners Autumn 2023 Spring 2023 Autumn 2022 Spring 2022 Winter 2021 Summer 2021

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Spring 2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2022 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** Ron Keres, The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard **SILVER** Julia Coldicott, Just Being Fred **BRONZE** Leah Ingledew, Where's My Shell? **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Alan Claycomb, Maisley's Moon Amy Lee Westervelt, The Colors Inside of Me Angela Delf, Trixie Bixby and Her 66 Pairs of Socks Anna Kutishcheva, Jake and Nick's Spooky Fall Billy Baldwin, Orbit's Monster Nebula Brett Gunning and Stacy Padula, On the Right Path: Book Two Carina Ho, Mighty Mara Charlene McIver, Squishy Sand Charlene McIver, Medieval Mashup Deanna Chesley, What If We Had A Pet Shark? Deborah Wade, Always In Your Heart Janet Lau, The Little Grey Pig: A Story About Self-Confidence JB Van Cleave, PTSDragon Jessica Wendi Abel, The Little Blue Rocket Ship Joanne Russo Insull, Sarah and the Crows Clean Up Joe Burud, AJ and the Bouncing Ball Leah Ingledew, Meowl! Linda Harkey, Chatty the Hen Pheasant: Travels with the Pack Mariam Latifi, A to Z of Mini Muslims Marta Almansa Esteva, Nurse Bear Does First Aid Michelle Medlock Adams, Dachshund Through the Snow Robert Zaslow , The Mayfly and the Methuselah Tree Ron Keres, It's Not That 'Big a Deal' Sasha Graham, Whitney Wins Everything: A Tiny Ninja Book Tracey Lear, Eli’s Story What Makes Me, ME! Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** Paula Welch, The Interlopers **SILVER** Ellen Davidson, WIND **BRONZE** Leah Cupps, Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Angie Bailey, Believe Colette Sewall, Kiki Macadoo and the Graveyard Ballerinas Molly Awiszus, Puddles of Windrush Farm Ryan Poirier, The Herd Sally Kingman, Everything Is Everything: Finding Your Magic Best Teen Book **GOLD** Shina Reynolds, A Light in the Sky **SILVER** Stacy A. Padula, Gripped Part 5: Taylor's Story **BRONZE** Kyrie Wang, Forbidden Ties (Enemy's Keeper Series Book 1) **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Angie Bailey, Believe Daryl McCullough, Story of Tree and Cloud Kerk Murray, Pawprints On Our Hearts Mary Aviyah Farkas, Overcoming Deepest Grief, A Woman's Journey Vali Benson, Blood and Silver Best Adult Book **GOLD** Edgar Doleman, Arlen's Gun: A Novel of Men at War **SILVER** Danny Holst, The Harlem Story **BRONZE** Stoni Astley, Sanctuary's Lights **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** A Frank Corso Mystery, Divine Travel Agency Angie Bailey, Believe Bryan Asher, The Treasure of Lor-Rev Bryan Asher, The Assassin of Malcoze Carolyn Clarke, And Then There's Margaret Carter Fielding, Murder in the Tea Leaves: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery--Book 2 Danny Holst, Promised Land Deborah S. Greenhut, The Hoarder's Wife Dr. Trent W. Smallwood, Lethal Decree Jim Malloy, Raptor's Revenge Liza Gino, Imelda's Secret Marieke Lexmond, The Magical Tarot Deck Mrs. Anthony, I Am Woman: Book One: My Journey, My Tony Paula Welch, A River of Fortune Romana King, House Poor No More Stephen Alder, Deehabta's Song W.A. Pepper, You Will Know Vengeance: A Tanto Thriller

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Book review and award dates Our reviews and awards are now open for submissions all year round. Book reviews Standard Review: books will be reviewed and returned within around 6 to 8 weeks (entry to awards included). Express Review: books will be reviewed and returned within around 3 to 4 weeks (entry to awards included). Awards / star ratings Awards only (no review): star-ratings and awards announced within around 3 to 4 weeks .