Winners
Cover Design: Children's/Young Adult
2024 FINALISTS - COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT
See below for the list of 2024 finalists in the COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT category, for books with a copyright date of 2023.
Bladestay
2024 Finalist
Author: Jackie Johnson
Publisher: CamCat Books
ISBN: 9780744306941
When a violent gang descends on a small Colorado settlement, seventeen-year-old Theo Creed disguises herself as a boy to take them down from the inside, but her subterfuge gets complicated when she becomes undeniably attracted to one of the outlaws.
A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden
2024 Finalist
Author/Illustrator: written by Sarah Mackenzie, illustrated by Breezy Brookshire
Publisher: Waxwing Books
ISBN: 9781956393002
A picture book that does, indeed, leave the world a little more beautiful than it found it. Sly as a fox and swift as a bird, Lou Alice is determined to leave each day a little more beautiful. When she moves away from her little house, no one notices she's gone except a little girl. A story about seeing and being seen.
While Everyone Is Sleeping
2024 Finalist
Author/Illustrator: written by Sarah Mackenzie, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard
Publisher: Waxwing Books
ISBN: 9781956393026
A beautiful, enchanting story sure to inspire readers with curiosity, a love of nature, and a sense of joy. I tiptoe through the garden gate . . . Is everyone still sleeping? Just before first morning light, Little Shrew is awakened by the moon. Join Little Shrew’s merry romp in the moonlit garden in this bedtime story for adventurous souls.
2023 WINNERS - COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT
See below for the list of 2023 winners in the COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT category, for books with a copyright date of 2022.
Yeti Needs a Haircut
2023 Gold Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Angela Halgrimson, illustrated by Brian Barber
Publisher: Beaver's Pond Press
ISBN: 978-1-64343-728-6
It's almost the first day of school and you know what that means: A back-to-school haircut for Yeti is a must! Yeti's new friend, Suzi, knows just the right place! This charming and silly book tackles the never-ending battle of children's first haircuts. Come along for this fun and silly Yeti adventure!
Armadillo Antics
2023 Silver Winner
Authors/Illustrator: by Bill Martin, Jr and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois
Publisher: Brown Books Kids
ISBN: 978-1-61254-547-9
Join the Armadillo on His Nightly Romp! Children will love the rhythm and rhyme that are hallmarks of the beloved author duo of Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 as they follow the adventurous armadillo through nighttime fun as dawn approaches.
Octopuses Have Zero Bones: A Counting Book About Our Amazing World
2023 Silver Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Anne Richardson, illustrated by Andrea Antinori
Publisher: Tra Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-7353115-2-4
An unconventional, engaging, and delightful counting book for curious minds that playfully uses numbers as an entry-point to discover the amazing, diverse, fact-filled world of wonders all around us. The book focuses on the numbers zero to nine and powers of ten counterparts of ten to nine billion. The book’s layered content offers an easy and attractive point of entry as well as the possible to explore and understand more at multiple levels.
2022 WINNERS - COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT
See below for the list of 2022 winners in the COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT category, for books with a copyright date of 2021.
The House That She Built
2022 Gold Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Mollie Elkman, illustrated by Georgia Castellano
Publisher: NAHB BuilderBooks
ISBN: 978-0-86718-785-4
Based on a true story, The House That She Built educates children, parents, and teachers about the vast opportunities for successful careers in construction. With illustrations that connect and empower, young readers are inspired by learning about the people and skills that go into building a home.
Dragonfly Dreams
2022 Silver Winner
Author: Eleanor McCallie Cooper
Publisher: Koehler Books
ISBN: 978-1-64663-423-1
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, everything changes for Westerners in China. Nini’s American mother is in danger of being sent to an internment camp, her Chinese father is fired for having an American wife, and her little sister becomes desperately ill. Only Nini can save the family now.
I'll Go Rhythm
2022 Silver Winner
Author/Illustrator: by Justin Webb, illlustrated by Kayla Stark
Publisher: Read-With-Me Books
ISBN: 978-163877511-9
Journey down the rabbit hole of the internet through the eyes of Charlie, a creative kid who loves to play drums and hang out with friends. Follow Charlie on a path of self-discovery and the realization that the online world isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be….
2021 WINNERS - COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT
See below for the list of 2021 winners in the COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S / YOUNG ADULT category, for books with a copyright date of 2020. Click here to watch the Gold and Silver winner speeches.
The Christmas Ass
2021 Gold Winner
Author: Jana Enloe, illustrated by Z. Pullen, designed by Lois Rainwater
Publisher: Between Two Commas, LLC
ISBN: 978-0-578-69263-0
Big sister JJ selfishly demands expensive gifts for Christmas. When JJ doesn’t get exactly what she wants, she throws a tantrum and makes everyone else feel terrible. Is Christmas ruined? Or will JJ learn the true spirit of gift giving? A slightly irreverent, but totally relatable, original Christmas story.
50 Million Years of Whales
2021 Silver Winner
Author: Ted Rechlin (cover design by Ted Rechlin)
Publisher: Rextooth Studios
ISBN: 978-1-59152-273-7
Whales are animals of super proportions. Like all things super, there is a spectacular origin story to be told, Join award-winning author/illustrator Ted Rechlin on a dive into the depths of time to discover the fascinating back story that is the evolution of whales.
Buddy's Magic Window: A Little Dog's Big Adventure
2021 Silver Winner
Author and Photographer: Dennis Glennon, cover designed by Karen McDiarmid Design
Publisher: Dennis Glennon Photography
ISBN: 978-0-6924087-3-5
Lost in the foggy forest, how will a golden retriever puppy find his way home? Join Buddy as he meets many woodland animals on his BIG adventure. An inspiring tale of bravery, trust, friendship, kindness, and believing in oneself. Award-winning photos guide you on Buddy’s magical journey.
2020 WINNERS - COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT
See below for the list of 2020 winners in the COVER DESIGN: CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT category, for books with a copyright date of 2019.
Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi
2020 Gold Winner
Author: Marc Sumerak
Publisher: Insight Kids
ISBN: 978-1-6838370-2-2
Join Jedi Master Luke Skywalker on a fully interactive journey. Discover the world of Star Wars’ Jedi through this fun and fully interactive reading experience.
Get Back in the Book!
2020 Silver Winner
Author: Larry Issa, illustrated by Emma Chadwick
Publisher: Kalamus
ISBN: 978-1-9999267-0-0
The characters from a young writer's story have escaped to explore the world! Can YOU convince them to get back in the book? This extraordinary tale illustrates the powerful and positive impact of books and storytelling.
Rowdy Randy
2020 Silver Winner
Author: Casey Day Rislov, illustrated by Zachary Pullen
Publisher: Casey Rislov Books
ISBN: 978-0-578-42945-8
Rowdy Randy, a horsefly legend, will jangle your spurs and blow your cowboy hat clean off. Vivid art portrays realistic animals and landscapes.
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