Animals/Pets: General
Winner
Bean Saves The Day by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Chris Sweet
Northopolis Publishing Company
Finalist
America's Top Dog Model Book of Fairy Tails by Jo Jo Harder
TriMark Press
Finalist
Field Guide to Animal Adaptations by Lee Fearnide and Oscar Hey-Fearnside
Chimera Projects LLC
Finalist
M.J. and the Big Kitchen Window by Vera Harris, illustrated by Tania Ramirez Cuevas
KDP/Amazon
Finalist
Ruminations on a Parrot Named Cosmo by Betty Jean Craige
Sherman Asher Publishing
Finalist
The Captain's Collie by Ace Mask
Independently Published
Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction
Winner
DAWGS: A True Story of Lost Animals and the Kids Who Rescued Them by Diane Trull with Meredith Wargo
Citadel Press (Kensington Publishing Corp.)
Finalist
Cheering for the Underdog: A Rescue Dog's Quest by Alexandra Bach-Weidmuller
Independently Published
Finalist
Desert Chrome: Water, a Woman, and Wild Horses in the West by Kathryn Wilder
Torrey House Press
Finalist
Heartbreak Kennel: The True Story of Max and His Breeder by Cary Unkelbach
Walden Resources Press
Finalist
Puppy Picasso: The True Story of a Little Blind Dog Who Could Paint by Dee Dee Murry
Heart Dog Publishing
Finalist
The Parables of Sunlight by Margaret Dulaney
Listen Well Publishing
Finalist
Zen and the Art of Caring for Pets by Donna Kelleher, DVM
Independently Published
Anthologies: Nonfiction
Winner
Dance Adventures: True Stories About Dancing Abroad by Megan Taylor Morrison
MTM Coaching and Consulting
Finalist
A New Way To Hope: Stories That Describe The Journey To Hope by William Stephenson
Independently Published
Finalist
Beautiful Resilience: Stories of Inspiration on Living Through a Mother's Grief by DeAndra Dycus, Thomasena Colbert, Falisha Curlin Walker, Valeria Horton, Julvonnia McDowell, Wendy McIntosh, Stephanie Stone, Tisa Whack, Olga Williams, Pamela Wooden
Enhanced DNA Publishing
Finalist
Bits & Pieces Volume: 2. An Anthology by The Maple Grove Write's Studio, edited by Marj Helmer
Amazon
Finalist
Icarus Syndrome by John Long
Di Angelo Publications
Finalist
Resilience in Hard Times, Anthology by Paulette Harper
Thy Word Publishing
Finalist
Turning Points by Off Campus Writers Workshop
Windy City Press
Art
Winner
Method Meets Art: Arts-Based Research Practice (Third Edition) by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
Battle Carried: Imperial Japanese Tiger Art Good Luck Flags of World War Two by Michael A. Bortner
Elm Grove Publishing
Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books
Finalist
Unbecoming by Elsie Ray
Halo Publishing International
Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
Dancing in the Narrows: A Mother-Daughter Odyssey Through Chronic Illness by Anna Penenberg
She Writes Press
Finalist
Farm Girl, A Memoir by Megan Baxter
Green Writers Press
Finalist
Only Cry for the Living: Memos From Inside the ISIS Battlefield by Hollie S. McKay
Di Angelo Publications / Jocko Publishing
Finalist
Surviving Hitler, Evading Stalin: One Woman's Remarkable Escape from Nazi Germany by Mildred Schindler Janzen with Sherye S. Green
Sunbury Press, Inc.
Finalist
The Angle of Flickering Light by Gina Troisi
Vine Leaves Press
Finalist
The Field House: A Writer's Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine by Robin Clifford Wood
She Writes Press
Finalist
When She Comes Back by Ronit Plank
Motina Books Publishing
Best Cover Design: Fiction
Winner
Stilled: The Story of Inklebrawt Winklehank by Brian Estvander
Amazon KDP
Finalist
For the Love of Emma by Starr Ayers
Mountain Brook Ink
Finalist
Hungry Hill by Eileen Patricia Curran
Kinsale Press
Finalist
The Eves by Grace Sammon
UpStream Press
Finalist
The Night I Found You by Noelle Bensen
Autumn Mountain Books
Finalist
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R. Chen
Osani Studios, Inc.
Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
Winner
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute
Finalist
A Rendezvous to Remember: A Memoir of Joy and Heartache at the Dawn of the Sixties by Terry Marshall and Ann Garretson Marshall
Sandra Jonas Publishing
Finalist
Brain Dance by Diane Grimard Wilson
MindStir Media, LLC
Finalist
Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough by Angel G. Henry
NEW Reads Publications
Finalist
Hot Talk, Cold Science: Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Revised and Expanded Edition) by S. Fred Singer, David R. Legates and Anthony R. Lupo
Independent Institute
Finalist
VIDAS: Deep in Mexico and Spain by Edward Stanton
Waterside Productions
Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC
Best Interior Design
Winner
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
Cinco de Mayo: What is Everybody Celebrating? 2nd Edition by Donald W. Miles
Condesa Publications
Finalist
Field Guide to Animal Adaptations by Lee Fearnide and Oscar Hey-Fearnside
Chimera Projects LLC
Finalist
Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Chiara Nasi
Gmür Verlag
Finalist
Icarus Syndrome by John Long
Di Angelo Publications
Finalist
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing
Best New Fiction
Winner
No More Words by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing
Finalist
Attachments by Jeff Arch
SparkPress
Finalist
Final Table: A Novel by Dan Schorr
SparkPress
Finalist
Hungry Hill by Eileen Patricia Curran
Kinsale Press
Finalist
Last Summer by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing
Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense
Finalist
Side Trip by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing
Best New Nonfiction
Winner
The World's Worst Diabetes Mom: Real Life Stories of Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes by Stacey Simms
Spark Publications
Finalist
"Letters to my people" Thoughts of a Recovering Addict by Anthony Torres
Engedi Publishing
Finalist
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation by Joseph N. Abraham MD
Hidden Hills Press
Finalist
Nobody's Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque
The Author's Pen
Finalist
The Forgotten Choice: Shift Your Inner Mindset, Shape Your Outer World by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC
Finalist
Uphill and Into the Wind: A 1970's Bike and Hike Odyssey from the Garden State to the Golden Gate by David W. Reed
Acorn Publishing LLC
Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC
Biography
Winner
Heartbreak Kennel: The True Story of Max and His Breeder by Cary Unkelbach
Walden Resources Press
Finalist
Between Blade & Bullet: The Mary Steinhauser Story by Margaret Franz
FriesenPress
Finalist
Blue Yonder by Susan L. Gemmill
Merry Dissonance Press
Finalist
Chasing the Ghost: Novelist Fred Reines and the Neutrino by Leonard Cole
World Scientific Publishing Co.
Finalist
Ice & Oil: The Life and Legacy of Dan Murphy, California's Unlikely Titan by Joseph Francis Ryan
Angel City Press
Finalist
Never Forsaken by Cindy Scott
Cyd Publishing
Finalist
Nobody's Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque
The Author's Pen
Business: Careers
Winner
Authorize It! Think Like a Writer to Win at Work & Life by Deborah Burns
Velvet Hammer Press
Finalist
Help Wanted: An A to Z Guide to Cope with the Ups and Downs of the Job Search by Karen Litzinger
Career Spirit Press
Finalist
Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness by Wendy Ryan
Simply Good Press
Finalist
Mindful Career: Seven Keys to End Burnout and Unlock Your Greatest Potential by Mary Mosham
Mindful Publishing
Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books
Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Your Personal Career Coach: Real-World Experiences for Early Career Success by Christy Noel and Mike Noel
BBL Publishing
Business: Communications/Public Relations
Winner
The First Minute — How to Start Conversations that get results by Chris Fenning
Alignment Group Ltd.
Finalist
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions by Ross Brand
Livestream Universe
Finalist
Brands Don't Win: How Transcenders Change the Game by Stan Bernard, MD, MBA
Lioncrest Publishing
Finalist
Not Just Chatting: How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer by Nicole Christina
Zestful Aging
Finalist
The Amazon Self Publisher: How to Sell More Books on Amazon by Dale L. Roberts
Archangel Ink
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
Ascend Your Start-Up by Helen Yu
Made For Success Publishing
Finalist
Determination + Core Values = SUCCESS by Terrance Bonner
Powerful Potential and Purpose Publishing
Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books
Finalist
Ramping Your Brand: How to Ride the Killer CPG Growth Curve by James F. Richardson, PhD
PGS Press
Finalist
Teenage Wastebrand: How Your Brand Can Stop Struggling and Start Scaling by Evelyn J. Starr
E.Starr Associates
Finalist
The Rookie CEO, You Can't Make This Stuff Up! by Bill Miller
Beelinebill Publishing
Finalist
YiseGuys compiled by Russ Moore
Sharanis Publishing House
Business: General
Winner
Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to Irrelevance by Howard Tiersky
Cranberry Press
Finalist
Fast Times: How Digital Winners Set Direction, Learn, and Adapt by Arun Arora, Peter Dahlstrom, Klemens Hjartar, and Florian Wunderlic
Amazon
Finalist
Hire Purpose: How Start Companies Can Close the Skills Gap by Deanna Mulligan
Columbia Business School Publishing
Finalist
Monster: A Tough Love Letter On Taming the Machines that Rule our Jobs, Lives, and Future by Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring
Wiley
Finalist
Rebuild the Economy, Leadership, and You: A Toolkit for Builders of a Better World by Graham Boyd and Jack Reardon
Evolutesix
Finalist
The Contract Professional's Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Maximizing Value through Mastery of Performance- and Outcome-Based Contracting by Jeanette Nyden, JD and Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV
Sound Partnership Strategies, Inc.
Finalist
Working with Americans, How to Build Profitable Business Relationships by Allyson Stewart and Lanie Denslow
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
Mindfulness without the Bells and Beads: Unlocking Exceptional Performance, Leadership, and Well-being for the Working Professional by Clif Smith
John Wiley and Sons
Finalist
Hire Purpose: How Start Companies Can Close the Skills Gap by Deanna Mulligan
Columbia Business School Publishing
Finalist
Intelligent Automation: Welcome to the World of Hyperautomation - Learn How to Harness Artificial Intelligence to Boost Business & Make Our World More Human by Pascal Bornet, Ian Barkin, Jochen Wirtz
World Scientific Publishing
Finalist
Strategy-Driven Leadership: The Playbook for Your Next Generation Leaders by Michael Couch and Richard Citrin
Routledge: Taylor and Francis Group
Finalist
The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership: Ordinary, Everyday Actions that Produce Extraordinary Results by Jonathan H. Westover, Ph.D.
HCI Press
Finalist
The Promises of Giants: How You Can Fill the Leadership Void by John Amaechi
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Finalist
Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines by Jen Fisher and Anh Phillips
McGraw Hill Education
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
Quantum Marketing: Mastering the New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow's Consumers by Raja Rajamannar
HarperCollins
Finalist
Asian Competitors: Marketing for Competitiveness in the Age of Digital Consumers by Philip Kotler, Hermawan Kartajaya, Den Huan Hooi
World Scientific Publishing
Finalist
Brands Don't Win: How Transcenders Change the Game by Stan Bernard, MD, MBA
Lioncrest Publishing
Finalist
Teenage Wastebrand: How Your Brand Can Stop Struggling and Start Scaling by Evelyn J. Starr
E.Starr Associates
Finalist
The Conscious Marketer: Inspiring a Deeper and More Conscious Brand Experience by Jim Joseph
Mascot Books
Finalist
The Language of Global Marketing: Translate your Domestic Strategies into International Sales and Profits by Wendy MacKenzie Pease
WRD Publishing
Finalist
The Velocity Mindset®: How Leaders Eliminate Resistance, Gain Buy-in, and Achieve Better Results—Faster by Ron Karr
Mascot Books
Business: Motivational
Winner
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
Get the Hell Out of Debt by Erin Skye Kelly
Post Hill Press
Finalist
CPR for the SOuL: How to Give Yourself a 20% Raise, Eliminate Your Debt, and Leave an Inheritance for Your Children’s Children by Shawn Rochester
Shawn D. Rochester
Finalist
INTRINSIC: Using LEAPS to Retire Early by Mike Yuen
Pew Pew Press
Finalist
Investable Benchmarks: A Guide to ETFs, Technology and Leverage by David S. Kreinces
Independently Published
Finalist
Wealth Recipe: Millennial To Millionaire by Chad Von Dette
Independently Published
Business: Reference
Winner
Teaching Professionals: The Art of the Teaching Professional and How to Teach Professionals The CAISSEP Technique by Nigel Wilson
Archway Publishing
Business: Sales
Winner
Succeed Without Selling: The More You Think About Selling The Less You Will Sell by Diane Helbig
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Authentic Selling: How to Use the Principles of Sales in Everyday Life by Jeff Kirchick
Much Will Be Expected LLC
Finalist
Sales Demystified: An Insider's Guide To Building Better Sales Professionals by Steve Rangoussis
Hockeystick Growth Publishing
Finalist
The Contract Professional's Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Maximizing Value through Mastery of Performance- and Outcome-Based Contracting by Jeanette Nyden, JD and Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV
Sound Partnership Strategies, Inc.
Business: Technology
Winner
The Art of War in Business Technology by A-Jay Orr
Archangel Ink
Finalist
Monster: A Tough Love Letter On Taming the Machines that Rule our Jobs, Lives, and Future by Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring
Wiley
Finalist
The Data Mirage: Why Companies Fail to Actually Use Their Data by Ruben Ugarte
BEP
Business: Writing/Publishing
Winner
The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency as a Commercial Freelancer in Six Months or Less, Third Edition by Peter Bowerman
Fanove Publishing
Finalist
Writing & Selling Children's Books in the Christian Market: From Board Books to YA by Michelle Medlock Adams & Cyle Young
Iron Stream Media
Children's Educational
Winner
The ABCs of Virtue: An Alphabetic Guide to Finding the Magic in You by Priya Kumari and Komal Garg
Eternal Tree Books, LLC
Finalist
Cheering for the Underdog: A Rescue Dog's Quest by Alexandra Bach-Weidmuller
Independently Published
Finalist
It Must Be Autumn by Michelle Wang
Amazon KDP / IngramSpark
Finalist
The Road to Regulation & The Regulation Station: Understanding and Managing Feelings & Emotions | 2-Storybook Set: The Zones of Regulation Series by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter
Think Social Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
What to Know Before You Get Your Dog by Margrit Strohmaier
Lion Face Press
Finalist
Who Will Save the Desert? by Judy L. Paris, illustrated by Tom Paul Fox
Paris Kids Publishing
Finalist
Yuka's Way Home by Abigail Roscoe
Independently Published
Children's Fiction
Winner
The Haunting of Elmwood Manor: A Pekin Dewlap Mystery by Pamela McCord
Acorn Publishing LLC
Finalist
The Heart of Bakers and Artists: Becoming America's Stories Book 1 by Antoinette Truglio Martin
Red Penguin Books
Finalist
Eucalyptus Street: Green Curse by Sherrill Joseph
Acorn Publishing LLC
Finalist
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
Immortal Works
Finalist
The Animal Squad and the Mystical Topax Amulet by Jan Sier
Jan Sier
Finalist
The Namer of Spirits by Todd Mitchell
Owl Hollow Press
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Daniela Volpari
Gmür Verlag
Finalist
Loving My Locs: A book about embracing your locs by Yo-Yo Johnson
Yo-Yo Johnson
Finalist
Migrating Hoopoe by Soha Abou Chacra, illustrations by Omar Lafi, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
Finalist
SHIVA by Demi
World Wisdom
Finalist
Story of the Mongolian Tent House by Dashdondog Jamba & Anne Pellowski
World Wisdom
Finalist
The Mysterious Blossom by Shaikha Al Zeyara, illustrations by Zahra Aminy, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
Finalist
You Are a Social Detective! Explaining Social Thinking to Kids, 2nd Edition by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke
Think Social Publishing, Inc.
Children's Nonfiction
Winner
Let Your Eyes Smile, Corona Style! (Remembering the Spring of 2020) by Kip Jones
Amazon
Finalist
Artism and Me: Autism Within My Heart in Color by Maggie S. Russell
iUniverse
Finalist
I Am Mallorie by Patricia L. McIntosh, Andrea Johnson ARNP, PMHNP-BC, and Sara K. McIntosh
Xlibris
Finalist
Who Cares? From the collection of "CHAN IS A CAREGIVER" by Chanda Minor-Brigance
BookBaby
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
The Mask by Clayton Marshall Adams
CJ Sparrow Publication
Finalist
Cuddle-Up Prayers by Michelle Medlock Adams
Worthy Kids, a division of Hachette Books Group
Finalist
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Daniela Volpari
Gmür Verlag
Finalist
Is This My Job? A Working Dog Adventure by Cindy Cope
PawsUpPress
Finalist
Tiny Tim and The Ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge: Children's Edition (With Christmas Carols) by Normal Whaler
Beneath Another Sky Books
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Think Big by Kat Kronenberg, illustrated by David Miles
Greenleaf Book Group
Finalist
Mitsy the Oven Mitt Goes to School: A Story About Being Brave by Chad Chenail, illustrated by Gabi Homonoff
America's Test Kitchen
Finalist
Never Kiss a Chicken! By William C. Pack, illustrations by Lily Liu
121 Publications
Finalist
The Lonely Zebra by C.M. Harris, illustrated by Ashlynn Feather
Purple Diamond Press
Finalist
The Mask by Clayton Marshall Adams
CJ Sparrow Publication
Finalist
The Night the Monsters Came by Junia Wonders, illustrations by Lisa Ciccone
Gmür Verlag
Finalist
Too Cute to Spook by Diana Aleksandrova
Dedoni LLC
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction
Winner
What to Know Before You Get Your Dog by Margrit Strohmaier
Lion Face Press
Finalist
SHIVA by Demi
World Wisdom
Finalist
The Power of Positivity: The ABC's of a Pandemic by Ruth Mailler, illustrated by Harry Aveira
Independently Published
Finalist
Who Cares? From the collection of "CHAN IS A CAREGIVER" by Chanda Minor-Brigance
BookBaby
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
Bean Saves The Day by Rey A. Banda, illustrated by Chris Sweet
Northopolis Publishing Company
Finalist
A Fright Night by Muneera Al-Rumaihi, illustrated by Fabiola Colavecchio, translated by Ghenwa Yehia
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
Finalist
Freddie the Flounder by Nocola Williams
The Hip Hop Homestead Press, LCC
Finalist
Pillow, The Dog Who Saved My Life by Debora De Santanna
Pillow The Dog Children's Book
Finalist
The 12 Days of a Soul Food Christmas by LaShonda M. Stewart, illustrations by JL Straw
LeeBeau Publishing
Finalist
Together We Go Places by Jennifer Schroer, illustrations by Tosin Akinwande
Canoe Tree Press - Dartfrog Books
Finalist
Worms Are A Yummy Snack: A Story of Patience, Anger, and Joy by Dorsey Spencer Jr.
See Us Fly LLC
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction
Winner
I Am Mallorie by Patricia L. McIntosh, Andrea Johnson ARNP, PMHNP-BC, and Sara K. McIntosh
Xlibris
Children's Religious
Winner
Cuddle-Up Prayers by Michelle Medlock Adams
Worthy Kids, a division of Hachette Books Group
Finalist
A Lost Star Named Stella by Jackie Perucki
Starkeeper Publishing
Finalist
Embracing Peace: Stories form the World's Faith Traditions by Rev. Vicki Michela Garlock, Ph.D.
Eaton Press
Finalist
LOVE by Casey Rislov
Mountain Stars Press
Finalist
SHIVA by Demi
World Wisdom
Finalist
The Day Bob Saw Jesus by Lindi Juarez
Lindi Juarez
Finalist
The Generous Fish by Jacqueline Jules
World Wisdom
College Guides
Winner
The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed by Jill and Dave Henry
Skyhorse Publishing
Cookbooks: General
Winner
Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon? Setting the Table for Tastings, Food Pairings, Dinners, and Cocktail Parties by Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler
University Press of Kentucky
Finalist
My Collection of Original Desserts: The Art of Creative Baking by Nikos Ligidakis
Inkwell Books, LLC
Cookbooks: International
Winner
CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails by Cas Oh
Cazerac Ltd.
Finalist
The Gentleman's Guide to Cooking by Randy Motilall
XlibrisUS
Current Events
Winner
Impact: Personal Portraits of Activism, edited by Michelle Duster and Trina Sotira
MuseWrite Press
Finalist
Has Asia Lost It? Dynamic Past, Turbulent Future by Vasuki Shastry
World Scientific Publishing Co.
Education/Academic
Winner
Entrepreneuring the Future of Higher Education: Radical Transformation in Times of Profound Change by Mary Landon Darden
Rowman & Littlefield
Finalist
Bias is All Around You: A Handbook for Inspecting Social Media & News Stories by Erik Bean
Healthy Mind Express, an imprint of Ethan Bean Mental Wellness Foundation
Finalist
Field Guide to a School of Belonging by David Levine
Teaching Empathy Press
Finalist
Game On? Brain On! The Surprising Relationship between play and Gray (Matter) by Lindsay Portnoy, PhD
Dave Burgess Consulting
Finalist
Really Good Schools: Global Lessons for High-Caliber, Low-Cost Education by James Tooley
Independent Institute
Finalist
Renewal: Breathing New Life into School Leadership by Carolyn J. Cameron, EdD
Cameron Leadership for Learning Network
Finalist
Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches by Amy M. Burns
Oxford University Press
Fiction: African-American
Winner
Someone Like Me by Marian L. Thomas
DartFrog Blue
Finalist
Deeply Rooted Dreams by Alexander Mukte
Three of Five Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Loving My Locs: A book about embracing your locs by Yo-Yo Johnson
Yo-Yo Johnson
Finalist
Mirrors of Life Part 2: The Fight for Political Power by Neal Owens
Owens Publishing LLC
Finalist
Sidelined: The Contract by Bianca Williams
Bianca Williams Books
Finalist
Swallow by Marlene Archie
MeiraMa Production
Finalist
The Boot Legger's Mistress by Marc Curtis Little
MLPR Books
Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Strange Encounters: Short Stories edited by Kristine Somerville and Speer Morgan
Missouri Review Books
Finalist
Bits & Pieces Volume: 2. An Anthology by The Maple Grove Write's Studio, edited by Marj Helmer
Amazon
Finalist
Consumed: Tales Inspired by the Wendigo edited by Hollie & Henry Snider
Denver Horror Collective
Finalist
Horror 421: The Road To Terror by Charles Campbell
Valleyboy Publications
Finalist
Miserable Holiday Stories by Alex Bernstein
Racehorse Publishing
Finalist
Mr. Simpson and Other Short Stories by Stephen Maitland-Lewis
Hildebrand Books, an imprint of W. Brand Publishing
Fiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
Lies in Bone by Natalie Symons
Boyle & Dalton
Finalist
All My Roads by Cortny Joy
Sweet Clementine Press
Finalist
Both Sides of the Border by Terry Overton
Ambassador International
Finalist
Chateau Laux by David Loux
Wire Gate Press
Finalist
Of Dreams and Angels by Jared Morrison
Jared Morrison
Finalist
Ophelia's Room by Michael Scott Garvin
Wide Prairie Works Publishing
Finalist
Sugar Birds: A Novel by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
She Writes Press
Fiction: Fantasy
Winner
Displaced by Bridget E. Baker
Purple Puppy Publishing
Finalist
Let There Be Dragons by Janet Post
Tell-Tale Publishing Group, LLC
Finalist
Moon & Shadow by J. Steven Lamperti
Lamprey Publishing
Finalist
Strange Gods by Alison Kimble
Immortal Works
Finalist
The Dreamcatcher Codes by Barbara Newman
Green Writers Press
Finalist
Trine Fallacy, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2 by C.K. Donnelly
Kibbe Creative Media, LLC
Finalist
Trine Rising, The Kinderra Saga: Book 1 by C.K. Donnelly
Kibbe Creative Media, LLC
Fiction: General
Winner
Attachments by Jeff Arch
SparkPress
Finalist
Dad: A Novel by Steven Manchester
The Story Plant
Finalist
Daytime Drama by Sarahlyn Bruck
TouchPoint Press
Finalist
He Gets That From Me by Jacqueline Friedland
SparkPress
Finalist
How Not to Drown by Jaimee Wriston
Alcove Press
Finalist
Under the Willows by Pamela McCord
Acorn Publishing LLC
Finalist
Where Are We Tomorrow? by Tavi Taylor Black
Touchpoint Press
Fiction: Historical
Winner
Trouble the Water, a novel by Rebecca Dwight Bruff
Koehler Books
Finalist
Burning Ground: A historical fiction novel of adventure, tragedy, and romance in the early days of Yellowstone by D.A. Galloway
Continuous Mile
Finalist
Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks
SparkPress
Finalist
Ernestine by Kate Reynolds
Amazon KDP
Finalist
For the Love of Emma by Starr Ayers
Mountain Brook Ink
Finalist
Hunting Teddy Roosevelt by James A. Ross
Regal House Publishing
Finalist
Landscape of a Marriage: Central Park was only the beginning by Gail Ward Olmsted
Black Rose Writing
Fiction: Horror
Winner
The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J. Trevor Robinson
Immortal Works
Finalist
ASYLUM by Tamera Lawrence
The Wild Rose Press
Finalist
Consumed: Tales Inspired by the Wendigo edited by Hollie & Henry Snider
Denver Horror Collective
Finalist
Horde — Zombie Apocalypse: The Chad Halverson Series Book 6 by Bryan Cassiday
Independently Published
Finalist
Pretty/Ugly by Jennifer Anne Gordon
Livre Maison
Finalist
Rave by Konn Lavery
Reveal Books
Finalist
The Darkest Gift by Len Handeland
Independently Published
Fiction: Inspirational
Winner
Sugar Birds: A Novel by Cheryl Grey Bostrom
She Writes Press
Finalist
Mt. Moriah's Wake by Melissa Norton Carro
She Writes Press
Finalist
Secrets of Grace Manor, a Kate Grace Novel by Maryann Ridini Spencer
Santa Rosa Press
Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense
Finalist
Solomon's Porch by Janet Morris Grimes
Elk Lake Publishing
Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo
Finalist
Verities: A Journey by Tracks by Randy White
Bell Isle Books
Fiction: LGBTQ
Winner
Is There Still Room In Your Life For Me? A Novel by Will Manwill
Will Manwill
Finalist
Blackout by Marco Carocari
Level Best Books
Finalist
Letters to Young Carlos by Carlos Valenzuela
Paramount Publishing
Finalist
Sappho In Shining Armor by M.E. Bellinger
Amazon/KDP
Finalist
Second Dad Summer by Benjamin Klas
One Elm Books, an imprint of Red Chair Press
Finalist
The Darkest Gift by Len Handeland
Independently Published
Finalist
The Other Side of the Wire by Harold Coyle
Master Wings Publishing
Fiction: Literary
Winner
Ophelia's Room by Michael Scott Garvin
Wide Prairie Works Publishing
Finalist
And It Will Be a Beautiful Life by Craig Lancaster
The Story Plant
Finalist
Final Table: A Novel by Dan Schorr
SparkPress
Finalist
Lies in Bone by Natalie Symons
Boyle & Dalton
Finalist
The Hive by Melissa Scholes Young
Keylight Books, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Finalist
The Revolving Heart by Chuck Augello
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
What's Not Said by Valerie Taylor
She Writes Press
Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
Burning Ground: A historical fiction novel of adventure, tragedy, and romance in the early days of Yellowstone by D.A. Galloway
Continuous Mile
Finalist
DEL RIO: A Novel by Jane Rosenthal
She Writes Press
Finalist
Letters to Young Carlos by Carlos Valenzuela
Paramount Publishing
Finalist
The Dreamcatcher Codes by Barbara Newman
Green Writers Press
Finalist
The Eves by Grace Sammon
UpStream Press
Finalist
The Rabbit Princess: Journeys by R. Chen
Osani Studios, Inc.
Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
The Family Tree by Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry
HarperCollins Avon Books
Finalist
Bad Medicine by James B. Cohoon
TouchPoint Press
Finalist
Blue Madagascar by Andrew Kaplan
Smugglers Lane Press
Finalist
Murder on the Metro by Jon Land
Forge Books
Finalist
One Day You'll Burn by Joseph Schneider
Poisoned Pen Press
Finalist
Saving Grace: A Psychological Thriller by D.M. Barr
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
What Waits for You by Joseph Schneider
Poisoned Pen Press
Fiction: New Age
Winner
All This Was Mission by S.J. Cunningham
Koehler Books
Fiction: Novella
Winner
Dorothy Summers: Mystery of the Blue Dragon by REDWRITER
Amazon KDP / REDWRITER
Finalist
From the Caves by Thea Prieto
Red Hen Press
Finalist
Stilettos Can Be Murder by C.L. Bauer
C.L.Bauer/Miller Publishing
Finalist
Swallow by Marlene Archie
MeiraMa Production
Fiction: Religious
Winner
The Heart Knows the Way Home by Christy Distler
Avodah Books
Finalist
My Brother's Keeper by Chris Calder
Heddon Publishing
Finalist
The Chase: A Christian Psychological Thriller by Charles Besondy
Besondy Publishing, LLC
Finalist
The Flight of the Veil by Bruce J. Berger
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
The Late, Great Planet Jupiter by Terry Toler
BeHoldings Publishing
Finalist
The Pilate Scroll by M.B. Lewis
STACOM Publishing
Finalist
Trespassed: Book One, Trespassed Against Me Series by Sonya Visor
Covenant House Press, LLC
Fiction: Romance
Winner
When We're Thirty by Casey Dembowski
Red Adept Publishing
Finalist
Aloha With Love by Lindy Miller w/ Terrence Brody
Rosewind Books
Finalist
Coming in from the Outfield by Carrie Wiegman
Novelsy, LLC
Finalist
Shooting Stars by Patricia Leavy
Brill/Sense
Finalist
Side Trip by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing
Finalist
Song of the Nile by Hannah Fielding
London Wall Publishing
Finalist
Wilde Type by HK Jacobs
Independently Published
Fiction: Science Fiction
Winner
In Beta by Prescott Harvey
Inkshares
Finalist
An Audience for Einstein by Mark Wakely
Canoe Tree Press, a division of DartFrog Books
Finalist
Dreamworms Book 1: The Advent of Dreamtech by Isaac Petrov
Future Notion Press
Finalist
Earth 101: Time to Run by Emae Church
Korudaz Ink
Finalist
Forgive Us: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller by E.T. Gunnarsson
Bragi Press, LLC
Finalist
Stilled: The Story of Inklebrawt Winklehank by Brian Estvander
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Wasting Time…A Tale of Physics, Lust and Greed, Book 2 by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing LLC
Fiction: Short Story
Winner
Mixed Company: Stories by Jenny Shank
Texas Review Press
Finalist
Bourbon Street Nocturne and Other Short Stories: Fictional Tales on a ride of Twists, Turns, and the Unexpected by Elle Stockton
Independently Published
Finalist
Miserable Holiday Stories by Alex Bernstein
Racehorse Publishing
Finalist
Pigeon Soup & Other Stories by Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli
Inanna Publications and Education, Inc.
Finalist
The Blow Off Letter and other Fabulous Tales by David Lastinger
Independently Published
Finalist
The Mask by Clayton Marshall Adams
CJ Sparrow Publication
Finalist
Turning Points by Off Campus Writers Workshop
Windy City Press
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
Furious: Sailing into Terror by Jeffrey James Higgins
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Bad Medicine by James B. Cohoon
TouchPoint Press
Finalist
Blue Madagascar by Andrew Kaplan
Smugglers Lane Press
Finalist
Murder on the Metro by Jon Land
Forge Books
Finalist
No More Words by Kerry Lonsdale
Lake Union Publishing
Finalist
Saving Sara by Terry Toler
BeHoldings Publishing
Finalist
The Damocles Agenda by Jeff Edwards
Braveship Books
Fiction: Visionary
Winner
A Quantum Alibi by Liam Fialkov
Independently Published
Finalist
Into the City of Light: Power Places Series, Book 4 by Theresa Crater
Crystal Star Publishing
Finalist
My Famous Brain by Diane Wald
She Writes Press
Finalist
Rosa Mundi by Gerald R. Stanek
VIZIA
Finalist
The Organ Pipes of the Soul: A Theodicy of Love and Reincarnation in a Desperate Afterlife by Robert Springer
VIZIA
Finalist
The Prophecy of the Exiled Rogue by Sandeep Adnani
Amazon
Finalist
The Unsuspected Heroes: A Visionary Fiction Novel by Alex Marcoux
616 Editions
Fiction: Western
Winner
Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks
SparkPress
Finalist
Gunslingers: A Story of the Old West by John Layne
Labrador Publishing
Finalist
Libertas by Danuta Pfeiffer
Luminare Press
Finalist
Stone Roses by Linda Neal Reising
Kelsay Books, Inc.
Finalist
The Feudist: A Novel of the Pleasant Valley War by Daniel Herman
Texas Christian University Press
Finalist
The Mrs. Tabor by Kimberly Burns
Thomas Bard Publishing
Finalist
The Shadow of Wildflowers by Alta Ione
StoryBridge Publications
Fiction: Women's Fiction
Winner
What We Carry by Kalyn Fogarty
Alcove Press
Finalist
No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
Admission Press, Inc.
Finalist
Nowhere Near Goodbye by Barbara Conrey
Red Adept Publishing
Finalist
Rewrite the Stars by Christina Consolino
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Still Crazy by Judy Prescott Marshall
Judy Prescott Marshall
Finalist
The Sometime Sister by Katherine Nichols
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
What's Not Said by Valerie Taylor
She Writes Press
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
Strange Gods by Alison Kimble
Immortal Works
Finalist
An Audience for Einstein by Mark Wakely
Canoe Tree Press, a division of DartFrog Books
Finalist
Anchored by Bridget E. Baker
Purple Puppy Publishing
Finalist
Archer of the Heathland: Windemere by J.W. Elliot
Bent Bow Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Rising Star: Book One of The Rise and Fall of Dani Trueheart Series by Michele Kwasniewski
Rand-Smith Publishing
Finalist
The Place Beyond Her Dreams by Oby Aligwekwe
Eclat Books
Finalist
Valiance by Vanessa Caraveo
Vanessa Caraveo
Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
"Letters to my people" Thoughts of a Recovering Addict by Anthony Torres
Engedi Publishing
Finalist
Overcoming: A Journey From Pain to Peace, Purpose and Power by Natasha Ickes-Saman
Independently Published
Finalist
Voices from the Fallen: True Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage by Michael K. Tourville
Burning Bulb Publishing
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul by Connie Zweig, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions
Finalist
Be Your Own Hero: Senior Living Decisions Simplified, Second Edition by Catherine L. Owens
Hero Publishing
Finalist
Gray Matters: Finding Meaning in the Stories of Later Life by Ellyn A. Lem
Rutgers University Press
Finalist
Inclined Elders: How to rebrand aging for self and society by Ramona Oliver
BookBaby
Finalist
Life Giving Dementia Care: Let's Talk: How to Bring Confidence, Compassion and Joy Into Your Role as a Caregiver by Toni Kanzler
Independently Published
Finalist
Polka-Dot Bath by Marklyn Beck
Halo
Finalist
Staying Healthy Living Longer: 7 Powerful Principles for a Healthier You! by Mary Dicaro, PT
Sojourn Publishing, LLC
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Health: Cancer
Winner
Cycle of Lives: 15 People's Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer by David Richman
River Grove Books
Finalist
No Match For Her by Travis Lee Hicks
Travis Lee Hicks
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing
Finalist
Matters of Death by Norman Weeks
Kindle Direct Publishing
Finalist
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press
Health: General
Winner
The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health, second edition by Gary H. Cassel, MD
Johns Hopkins University Press
Finalist
Eat Your Rice Cakes: Discovering Empowerment after a Life-Changing Diagnosis by Margaret Weiss, RD, CDCES
Wishbone Media, LLC
Finalist
Embrace your Wobbles: Wisdom from the yoga mat by Priscilla Shumway
Independently Published
Finalist
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute
Finalist
So Much More than a Headache: Understanding Migraine through Literature by Kathy O'Shea
Kent State University Press
Finalist
The Athena Principles: Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals by Kathy Robinson
Collabria Publishing
Finalist
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Essential Family Guide by Aimee Daramus, Psy.D.
Rockridge Press (imprint of Callisto Media)
Health: Psychology and Mental Health
Winner
Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for You and Your Loved Ones, fourth edition by Francis Mark Mondimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University Press
Finalist
Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide by Tania Israel
American Psychological Association
Finalist
Born Under The Gaslight: A Memoir of My Descent Into Borderline Personality Disorder by Cindy Collins
Indomitable Publishing, LLC
Finalist
Steady: Keeping Calm in a World Gone Viral - A Guide to Better Mental Health Through and Beyond the Coronavirus Pandemic by Dr. Sarb Johal
Equanimity
Finalist
Tarotpy—It's All in the Cards: A Pathway to Inner Wisdom, Divine Guidance, and Profound Healing by Lauren Z. Schneider, MFT
New Insights Press
Finalist
The Road Back to Me: 9 Principles for Navigating Life's Unexpected Twists & Turns by Adena Sampson
Outloud Productions
Finalist
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Essential Family Guide by Aimee Daramus, Psy.D.
Rockridge Press (imprint of Callisto Media)
Health: Women's Health
Winner
New Mom Essentials: A Field Guide to Being Your Own Health Advocate Throughout Pregnancy and the Fourth Trimester by Dianna He Murray
Joy & Clarity, LLC
Finalist
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
If My Ass Were SmallerLife Would Be Perfect and Other Lies the Mean Girl in Your Head Tells You by Julie Glynn, M.Ed., M.A.
Independently Published
History: General
Winner
With Barely TWO NICKELS To Rub Together: Blue Collar Boatbuilders, Gold Beach, Oregon by Bo Shindler
Rogue Reef Publishing, LLC
Finalist
A Living Islamic City: Fez and Its Preservation by Titus Burckhardt, edited by Jean-Louis Michon & Joseph A. Fitzgerald, translated by Jane Casewit
World Wisdom
Finalist
Nine Lives: Endless Dreams by Marlene Zaedyan
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
No Greater Service - A Peace Corps Photo Memoir (Philippines 1969-1974) by Alvin J. Hower and Prima Guipo Hower
LifeRich Publishing, an imprint of Reader's Digest
Finalist
The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen P. Halbrook
Independent Institute
Finalist
Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes that Changed the World Forever! by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing
Finalist
Yanks Behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief Saved Millions from Starvation during World War I by Jeffrey B. Miller
Rowman & Littlefield
History: Military
Winner
Yanks Behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief Saved Millions from Starvation during World War I by Jeffrey B. Miller
Rowman & Littlefield
Finalist
Cinco de Mayo: What is Everybody Celebrating? 2nd Edition by Donald W. Miles
Condesa Publications
Finalist
Fly Safe: Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections From Back Home by Vicki Cody
She Writes Press
Finalist
Midnight Flight to Nuremberg: The Capture of the Nazi who put Adolf Hitler into Power by Marcus A. Nannini
Air World, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd.
Finalist
Normandy to Nazi Surrender, Firsthand Account of a P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot by Colonel Van H. Slayden, USAF, with Patrecia Slayden Hollis
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
Operation Market Garden: Airborne Invasion of the Netherlands by Robert J. Mueller
French Battlefields
Finalist
Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes that Changed the World Forever! by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing
History: United States
Winner
Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes that Changed the World Forever! by Jared Knott
Jefferson Central Publishing
Finalist
A Second Reckoning: Race, Injustice, and the Last Hanging in Annapolis by Scott D. Seligman
University of Nebraska Press (Potomac Books)
Finalist
African American History: The Untold Stories by Yvette Long
Amazon
Finalist
The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen P. Halbrook
Independent Institute
Finalist
The Hanford Plaintiffs: Voices from the Fight for Atomic Justice by Trisha T. Pritikin
University Press of Kansas
Finalist
The Trial of Billy the Kid by David G. Thomas
Doc45 Publishing
Finalist
The Untold History of the First Illinois State Hospital for the Insane by Joe Squillace, Ph.D., MSW
Independently Published
Humor/Comedy/Satire
Winner
Miserable Holiday Stories by Alex Bernstein
Racehorse Publishing
Finalist
Citizen Vain by Gerry Burke
iUniverse
Finalist
Dancing, and Other Problems by Norville Parchment
Little Hardcovers
Finalist
I Met A Guy…and Other Things You Can Only Discuss with Your Sister Girlfriends by Valencia Joy
Write and Vibe
Finalist
Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed by Luke T. Harrington
W Publishing
Finalist
Three Dimensions: Lizzie's Histories by Elizabeth Reinach
XlibrisUK
Law
Winner
Rethinking Securities Law by Marc Steinberg
Oxford University Press
Finalist
A Constitution for a Democracy (An excursion in nonfiction) by Rohit (Roy) Kajaria
Amazon
Finalist
Get Bail, Leave Jail: America's Guide to Hiring a Bondsman, Navigating Bail Bonds, and Getting out of Custody before Trial by S.J. Plotkin
Identity Publications
Finalist
The Contract Professional's Playbook: The Definitive Guide to Maximizing Value through Mastery of Performance- and Outcome-Based Contracting by Jeanette Nyden, JD and Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV
Sound Partnership Strategies, Inc.
Finalist
The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen P. Halbrook
Independent Institute
Finalist
When Machines Can Be Judge, Jury, and Executioner: Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Katherine Forrest
World Scientific Publishing Co.
LGBTQ: Nonfiction
Winner
A Gay Man's Guide to Life: Get Real, Stand Tall, and Take Your Place by Britt East
Houndstooth Press
Finalist
Every Grain of Sand by David P. Wichman with Heather Ebert
W. Brand Publishing
Finalist
Kiss My Mike by Mike Talplacido
Independently Published
Finalist
When He Was Anna: A Mom's Journey Into the Transgender World by Patti Hornstra
KWE Publishing
Multicultural: Nonfiction
Winner
The Properties of Perpetual Light by Julian Aguon
University of Guam Press
Finalist
From Tea to Coffee: The Journey of an "Educated Youth" by Cheng Wang
Open Books
Finalist
Future World Order by Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Growing Your Family: Learn How to Flourish and Thrive as a Military Family by Pearl Gifty Alimo
Koehler Books
Finalist
I AM THAT ONE BLACK FRIEND: Lessons from a Magical Unicorn by Cassandra A. Porter
Enhanced DNA Publishing
Finalist
OURstory Unchained and Liberated from HIStory by Frankie O. Felder
Edelweiss Publishers
Finalist
These Walls Between Us: A Memoir of Friendship Across Race and Class by Wendy Sanford
She Writes Press
New Age: Nonfiction
Winner Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness & Transformation by Judi Miller
Independently Published
Finalist
Fifty First Dates After Fifty: A Memoir by Carolyn Lee Arnold
She Writes Press
Finalist
The Necktie and the Jaguar: A Memoir to Help You Change Your Story and Find Fulfillment by Carl Greer
Chiron Publications
Finalist
The Universal Gravity Code: A Guide to Personal and Global Enlightenment by Virginia Adams
Virginia Adams Enterprises
Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing
Nonfiction: Creative
Winner
Prohibition Wine: A True Story of One Woman's Daring in Twentieth-Century America by Marian Leah Knapp
She Writes Press
Finalist
Circles, Lines, and Squiggies: Astrology for the Curious-Minded by W. Nikola-Lisa
Gyroscope Books
Finalist
Desert Chrome: Water, a Woman, and Wild Horses in the West by Kathryn Wilder
Torrey House Press
Finalist
God's Part in Our Art: Making Friends with the Creative Spirit by Linda Seger, ThD
Red Typewriter Press
Nonfiction: Cross-Genre
Winner
Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways to reignite Your Inner Spark by Giulietta Nardone
Citrine Publishing
Nonfiction: General
Winner
Really Good Schools: Global Lessons for High-Caliber, Low-Cost Education by James Tooley
Independent Institute
Finalist
Above the Din: Diary of the HepC Wonder Drugs by Labar Laskie
HenschelHAUS Publishing, Inc.
Finalist
Conscious Love: Cultivating a Consciousness of Virtue-Based Love for a More Peaceful, Loving, and Sustainable World by Kashonia Carnegie, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
Hot Talk, Cold Science: Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Revised and Expanded Edition) by S. Fred Singer, David R. Legates and Anthony R. Lupo
Independent Institute
Finalist
New Way to Care: Social Protections that Put Families First by John C. Goodman
Independent Institute
Finalist
With Barely TWO NICKELS To Rub Together: Blue Collar Boatbuilders, Gold Beach, Oregon by Bo Shindler
Rogue Reef Publishing, LLC
Nonfiction: Inspirational
Winner
The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul by Connie Zweig, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions
Finalist
Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief by Meg Ncero
She Writes Press
Finalist
Conscious Gratitude: A Love-in-Action Virtue for Happiness, Health, and Loving Relationships at Home, At Work, and around the World by Kashonia Carnegie, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
My Pineapples Went to Houston - 2nd Edition by Lee Gaitan
Humor Outcasts Press
Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books
Finalist
The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time by Christopher Gilbert, Ph.D.
Morgan James Publishing
Finalist
Twenty Pieces: A Memoir, A Walk through Love, Loss and Midlife Reinvention by Lisa Weldon
Braughler Books
Nonfiction: Narrative
Winner
On The Way To Casa Lotus by Lorena Junco Margain
CUCO Press
Finalist
Consequences: An Intelligence Officer's War by David Grantham
Blue Ear Books
Finalist
Growing Up Joplin by Kadesha Powell
Kaydee Travels and Media, LLC
Finalist
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press
Finalist
Some Assembly Required: A True Story of Love and Organ Transplants by TJ Condon
Black Rose Writing
Finalist
What Lurks in the Woods, Struggle and Hope in the Midst of Chronic Illness, A Memoir by Nicole Bell
Stonebrook Publishing
Finalist
What Remains of an Old Man on the Road by John Otterbacher
Samadhi Press
Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories: Wit, Wisdom & Holiday Recipes by Nancy Carey Johnson
Honeyberry Books
Finalist
CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails by Cas Oh
Cazerac Ltd.
Finalist
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing
Finalist
Unbecoming by Elsie Ray
Halo Publishing International
Finalist
Words To Live By: Encouragement For Daily Living by Diamante Lavendar
Writer Dreams Publishing
Parenting & Family
Winner
Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself by Lisa Marchiano
Sounds True
Finalist
365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories by Julie Lavender
Revell/Baker Publishing
Finalist
I Love You More Than Coffee: Essays on Parenthood by Melissa Face
Mascot Books
Finalist
Love in, Love out: A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child by Dr. Malie Coyne
Thorsons (Harper Collins Publishers)
Finalist
Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Children Safe by Gary Quesenberry, Federal Air Marshall (Ret.)
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Taking The Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss by Patrick J. Kenny
Global Wellness Media Strategic Edge Innovations Publishing
Finalist
The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother by Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D.
She Writes Press
Performing Arts
Winner
Dance Adventures: True Stories About Dancing Abroad by Megan Taylor Morrison
MTM Coaching and Consulting
Finalist
Fierce and Delicate: Essays on Dance and Illness by Renée K. Nicholson
West Virginia University Press
Finalist
Justice by Dyanna Morrison
Dyanna Morrison White
Finalist
Method Meets Art: Arts-Based Research Practice (Third Edition) by Patricia Leavy
Guilford Press
Finalist
Modeling Success: You Have the Question. I Have the Answer by Suzanne Von Schaack
Suzanne Von Schaack Productions
Finalist
Monologues for Kids and Tweens II by Mike Kimmel
Ben Rose Creative Arts
Finalist
We Never Knew Just What It Was…The Story of the Chad Mitchell Trio by Mike Murphey
Acorn Publishing LLC
Photography
Winner
One of a Kind by Donald Graham
Hatje Cantz
Finalist
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing
Finalist
Moment by Robert Abad
Robert Abad
Poetry: Anthologies
Winner
Unbecoming by Elsie Ray
Halo Publishing International
Poetry: Chapbook
Winner
Benediction & Baseball by Ed Werstein
Fireweed Press
Poetry: Contemporary
Winner
Tempest: Poems by Ryan Meyer
Independently Published
Finalist
Enlightened Continuum: 249 Topics Illuminated by a Trio of Lanturnes by Donald Alan Straub III
Xlibris
Finalist
I Wish My Father by Lesléa Newman
Headmistress Press
Finalist
Notes on the Train by Loreen de Kort
Amazon KDP
Finalist
Sapphire Stars: Poems by Christie Leigh Babirad
TouchPoint Press
Finalist
Slaughter the One Bird by Kimberly Ann Priest
Sundress Publications
Poetry: General
Winner
Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry by John Murillo
Four Way Books
Finalist
Fractures by Carlos Andrés Gómez
University of Wisconsin Press
Finalist
Prometeo by C. Dale Young
Four Way Books
Finalist
Renditions by Reginald Gibbons
Four Way Books
Finalist
Spit by Daniel Lassell
Wheelbarrow Books, an imprint of Michigan State University Press
Finalist
What Happens Is Neither by Angela Narciso Torres
Four Way Books
Poetry: Narrative
Winner
Home for Hurricanes: A Memoir of Resilience in Poetry and Prose by Nikki Murphy
Rebirth Press
Finalist
Dispatches from the Swinging Door Saloon by Randall McNair
Bits of Steak Press
Finalist
Multiverses by Celia Lisset Alvarez
Finishing Line Press
Finalist
Some Electric Hum by Janice Northerns
Lamar University Literary Press
Finalist
Tapped, yet unrooted by J.E. Rome
Publish Your Purpose Press
Finalist
The Keeping by Linda Neal Reising
Finishing Line Press
Finalist
tumbling: poetic thoughts from an anxious mind by Elizabeth Joyce
Lasting Impact Press, an imprint of Connection Victory Publishing Company
Poetry: Nature
Winner
Love Poems from New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart by Jon Meyer
Brilliant Light Publishing
Finalist
Black Forest Dreams, A Journey Through Germany by Joseph Kuhn Carey
Kelsay Books, Inc.
Finalist
Shall We Dance? by Susan K. Hagen
Antrim House Books
Finalist
Slaughter the One Bird by Kimberly Ann Priest
Sundress Publications
Finalist
Some Electric Hum by Janice Northerns
Lamar University Literary Press
Finalist
Tumbled Time by Cynthia Linkas
Kelsay Books, Inc.
Poetry: Religious
Winner
Blood Memory by Gail Newman
Marsh Hawk Press
Finalist
American of We the People by Terry Overton
Independently Published
Finalist
August Kibler's Stories for Tyler: Voices of Context from Eden to Patmos by TP Graf
Amazon
Finalist
Black Forest Dreams, A Journey Through Germany by Joseph Kuhn Carey
Kelsay Books, Inc.
Finalist
Shall We Dance? by Susan K. Hagen
Antrim House Books
Finalist
Tumbled Time by Cynthia Linkas
Kelsay Books, Inc.
Poetry: Urban
Winner
Selected Poems: 2000-2020 by JC Mehta, curated & edited by Brenna Crotty
Meadowlark Books
Finalist
Pretty Sadness by Kellyn Vale
Lulu.com
Finalist
Savagery by JC Mehta
Airlie Press
Finalist
The Longing by Mitchell Ryan Murtoff
Authorhouse Publishing
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
The Road to Mercy: A Journey of Secrets, Survival, and Redemption by Mary Therese Hutchinson
Power Filled Press
Finalist
Anchored: A Journalist's Search for Truth by Mort Crim
Beaufort Books
Finalist
Deathbed Experiences as Evidence for the Afterlife by J. Steve Miller
Wisdom Creek Press, LLC
Finalist
Don't Mess With This Mama: Risking It All to Rescue Our Daughter by Missy Maxwell Worton
Author Academy Elite
Finalist
I Had a Secret for Seventeen Years by Tori Shaw
Resource Publications: Wipf & Stock
Finalist
Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim: from corporate lawyer to Airstream nomad, finding joy in everyday life by Lynda Rozell
St. John's Press
Finalist
So You Have a Disease: Devotions and Stories to Restore Hope by Beth Praed
Crosslink Publishing
Religion: Christianity
Winner
Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation by Lori Wildenberg
New Hope Publishers, an imprint of Iron Stream Media
Finalist
By the Grace of God Go We by Judy Richichi
Word Alive Press
Finalist
Desperate Housewives of Biblical Proportions by Michelle P. Jones
Enhanced DNA Publishing
Finalist
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press
Finalist
Women in the Bible Small Group Bible Study by Marina Hofman
Castle Quay Books
Finalist
Life is Your Imaginations' Reality by Tricia Renée
Independently Published
Finalist
The Way of the Wolves: The Enemy's Planned Strike on Your Life by Alisa Hope Wagner
Marked Writers Publishing
Religion: Eastern
Winner
Yoga and Self-Enquiry by Lucy E. Johnson
Lucy E. Johnson
Religion: General
Winner
Saint Hildegard: Ancient Insights for Modern Seekers by Susan Garthwaite
She Writes Press
Finalist
All Man All Amazing: How Jesus is the greatest man to ever live and how we can live like him by Christian Ballenger
BookBaby
Finalist
Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem: Strange Stories from the Bible to Leave You Amused, Bemused, and (Hopefully) Informed by Luke T. Harrington
W Publishing
Finalist
Sleep the Sleep of the Innocent: Three Death Row Men and Moral Lessons of Matthew 25 Parables by James D. Slack
Emeth Press
Finalist
Spirit Calling, Listening to God Within You. Daily Devotional by Michael Wuehler
LifeRich Publishing, an imprint of Reader's Digest
Finalist
The Bible Blueprint: A Guide to Better Understanding the Bible from Genesis to Revelation by Rose Spiller & Christine Paxson
Ambassador International, Inc.
Finalist
Universal Anthems: Revolutionary Message for a Global Cause by Aadil Farook
Tablo, Australia
Science
Winner
The Memory Thief: And the Secrets Behind How We Remember — A Medical Mystery by Lauren Aguirre
Pegasus Books
Finalist
Brain Fever: How Vaccines Prevent Meningitis and Other Killer Diseases by Richard Moxon
World Scientific Publishing Co.
Finalist
What is Science? A Guide for Those Who Love It, Hate It, or Feat It by Elof Axel Carlson
World Scientific Publishing Co.
Self-Help: General
Winner
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library
Finalist
Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide by Tania Israel
American Psychological Association
Finalist
It's All Me: The Modern Woman's Guide to Thriving After Divorce by Vivian Hughes
Vivian Hughes
Finalist
The Forgotten Choice: Shift Your Inner Mindset, Shape Your Outer World by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC
Finalist
The Musashi Field Manual: The Sword Saint's Secrets for Winning the Tests of Life by Lawrence Kane, Kris Wilder, Miyamoto Musashi
Stickman Publications, Inc.
Finalist
Thriving After Sexual Abuse: Break Your Bondage to the Past and Live a Life You Love by Denise Bossarte
Passion For Life Press
Finalist
Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders
Heard Publishing, LLC
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
Get the Hell Out of Debt by Erin Skye Kelly
Post Hill Press
Finalist
6 Mega Life Transforming Hacks: Maximize Your Life Satisfaction, Experiences, and Results by Mirza Barlas
Mirza Barlas
Finalist
Conscious Meaning in Your Life: Elevating Your Strengths and Flow to Make a Difference for Greater Happiness, Love, and Success, For All by Kashonia Carnegie, PhD
Independently Published
Finalist
How To Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide To Getting Stuff Done by Leslie Josel
Lerner Publishing Group/Zest Books Imprint
Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books
Finalist
Strong Like Water: How I Found the Courage to Lead with Love in Business and in Life by Laila Tarraf
She Writes Press
Finalist
Unlock Your Feminessence® Code compiled by Shar Moore
Sharanis Publishing House
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
On Shattered Wings: A Family's Journey from Grief to Hope by Nancy Sprowell Geise and Jim and Lori Dultmeier
Life Changing Stories Press
Finalist
Living and Loving Mutually: How To Break Free From Hurtful Relationship Patterns by Avrum G. Weiss, Ph.D.
Lasting Impact Press, an imprint of Connection Victory Publishing Company
Finalist
Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation by Lori Wildenberg
New Hope Publishers, an imprint of Iron Stream Media
Finalist
The Day the Sky Broke Open by Keith T. Hoerner
Adelaide Books
Finalist
We Re-Do: Our Journey to Rediscovery and Recommitment by Edward Gowens & Stacia Gowens
iWrite Books Publishing
Social Change
Winner
From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century by William A. Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen
University of North Carolina Press
Finalist
From Margins to Medicine: A First Generation Student Health Equity Guide on Overcoming Adversity with Diversity by William Mundo
New Americas Publishing
Finalist
Impact: Personal Portraits of Activism, edited by Michelle Duster and Trina Sotira
MuseWrite Press
Finalist
It's Me by Jeff Kubiak
EduMatch Publishing
Finalist
Pain Generation: Social Media, Feminist Activism, and the Neoliberal Selfie by L. Ayu Saraswati
NYU Press
Finalist
Parenting 4 Social Justice: Tips, Tools and Inspiration for Conversations & Action with Kids by Angela Berkfield
Green Writer's Press
Finalist
The Mindset of a Refugee: Understanding the Human Potential for Current and Former Refugees to Change Our Planet by Joseph Minani
New Degree Press
Spirituality: General
Winner
The Mystery Tradition of Miraculous Conception: Mary and the Lineage of Virgin Births by Marguerite Mary Rigoglioso, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions / Bear & Company
Finalist
A NEW NOW: Your Guide to Mastering Wisdom Daily, Achieving Equilibrium, and Empowering Your Nobler Self by Michael Goddart
Clear Path Press
Finalist
Nine Lives: Endless Dreams by Marlene Zaedyan
Palmetto Publishing
Finalist
Saint Hildegard: Ancient Insights for Modern Seekers by Susan Garthwaite
She Writes Press
Finalist
Taking The Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss by Patrick J. Kenny
Global Wellness Media Strategic Edge Innovations Publishing
Finalist
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library
Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
The Road Back to Me: 9 Principles for Navigating Life's Unexpected Twists & Turns by Adena Sampson
Outloud Productions
Finalist
Path of Fire: A Woman's Journey to Oneness by Elaine Heroux, LCSW
Independently Published
Finalist
Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness & Transformation by Judi Miller
Independently Published
Finalist
Playing For Keeps: How a 21st century businesswoman beat the boys by Therese Allison
TA Books
Finalist
The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life by Kate Eckman
New World Library
Finalist
The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance: An Artist Shares Her Life from Loss to Renewal by Terre Reed
Sacred Life Publishing
Finalist
Weekly Soul: Fifty-two Meditations on Meaningful, Joyful, and Peaceful Living by Frederic C. Craigie, Jr., PhD
MSI Press
Sports
Winner
Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing by Robert Chuckrow, PhD
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose by Hermann Bayer
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men's Basketball by Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams
Quarry Books / Indiana University Press
Finalist
Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies: The Combat System of the Israel Defense Forces by David Kahn, Israeli Krav Maga Association, US Chief Instructor
YMAA Publication Center
Finalist
The Musashi Field Manual: The Sword Saint's Secrets for Winning the Tests of Life by Lawrence Kane, Kris Wilder, Miyamoto Musashi
Stickman Publications, Inc.
Finalist
This Never Happened: The Mystery Behind the Death of Christy Mathewson by JB Manheim
Summer Game Books
Finalist
Welcome to Karate: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Beginner's Mind by Bruce Costa
YMAA Publication Center
Travel: Guides & Essays
Winner
Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland by Ruairí McKiernan
Chelsea Green
Finalist
Dance Adventures: True Stories About Dancing Abroad by Megan Taylor Morrison
MTM Coaching and Consulting
Finalist
Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim: from corporate lawyer to Airstream nomad, finsing joy in everyday life by Lynda Rozell
St. John's Press
Finalist
Postcards Home 2: Adventures Begin with the First Step by W.D. Mast
Green Pieces Press
Finalist
Running from Covid in our RV Cocoon by Gerri Almand
Brown Posey Press, an imprint of Sunbury Press
Finalist
The Butterfly Bruises by Palmer Smith
Press Dionysus (London)
Finalist
VIDAS: Deep in Mexico and Spain by Edward Stanton
Waterside Productions
True Crime: Nonfiction
Winner
The Zodiac Revisited, Volume 1: The Facts of the Case by Michael F. Cole
Twin Prime Publishing
Finalist
A Stranger Killed Katy: The True Story of Katherine Hawelka, Her Murder on a New York Campus, and How Her Family Fought Back by William D. LaRue
Chestnut Heights Publishing
Finalist
Between Blade & Bullet: The Mary Steinhauser Story by Margaret Franz
FriesenPress
Finalist
Michael Chapel: Why a Decorated Veteran and Former Police Officer Remains in Prison Decades After a Crime He Did Not Commit by Henry Ball
Storied Press, LLC
Finalist
Never Enough: The Carl Katz Story by Elise Garibaldi
Independently Published
Finalist
The Demon in Disguise by Ashley Elliott
Koehler Books
Finalist
Warden Force: Masters of Destruction and Other True Game Warden Adventures by Terry Hodges
Wise Media Group
Women's Issues / Women's Studies
Winner
Gray is the New Black: A Memoir of Self-Acceptance by Dorothy Rice
Otis Books
Finalist
Advancing Reproductive Choice: Leading with Conviction and Compassion, a Memoir by Elizabeth S. Maguire
Mont Boron Press
Finalist
Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough by Angel G. Henry
NEW Reads Publications
Finalist
I Had a Secret for Seventeen Years by Tori Shaw
Resource Publications: Wipf & Stock
Finalist
Nobody's Child: A Biography by Tammie Francisque
The Author's Pen
Finalist
Sappho In Shining Armor by M.E. Bellinger
Amazon/KDP
Finalist
Shine On You Crazy Diamond: Even When Your Crown Feels Heavy by Catherine L. Owens
Hero Publishing
Young Adult: Nonfiction
Winner
How To Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide To Getting Stuff Done by Leslie Josel
Lerner Publishing Group/Zest Books Imprint
Finalist
Crying, Learning, and Laughing: Why Students Visit the Teen Center by Tamika M. Murray
Celestial Publishing LLC
Finalist
Overcoming: A Journey From Pain to Peace, Purpose and Power by Natasha Ickes-Saman
Independently Published
Finalist
Rise of the Digital World by RS Amblee
Gloture Books
Finalist
The Boy Who Loved to Pass the Ball by Matthias Krug, illustrations by Inna Ogando
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press - HBKU Press
Finalist
What Every Teen Should Know About Money, Accumulating Wealth and Becoming A Millionaire by Kenneth Daut
BookBaby
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