Moonbeam childrens book awards 2011

The moonbeam awards will recognize and reward the best of these books and bring them to the attention of booksellers, librarians, parents and children. Jun 09, 2015 i310 media group sponsors the best book awards, the international book awards, the american book fest and the bookvana awards. The contest is designed to honour the years best childrens books, authors and. Moonbeam awardwinning authors will be on hand to read from their books and. Split between time and two worlds, zaknafein had always been. Celebrating youthful curiosity,discovery and learningthrough books and reading. Dahlov ipcars farmyard alphabet, by dahlov ipcar islandport press 2. The list contains a sampling of book awards and recommended reading lists that highlight highquality literature for young people about diverse peoples and triumphs of the human spirit. Revisiting book awards for authors authoryou author u. Creating books that inspire our children to read, to learn, and to dream is an extremely important task, and these awards were conceived to reward those efforts. The festival will feature children s book authors, illustrators and storybook characters, games and activities meant to inspire children s interest in books. Winner at the 2011 moonbeam childrens book awards a poetic tale about the magic of words and the power of positive words, which invites to enjoy this wonderful story in a fun, original way. Color bears, by judy palaferro umbrage editions bronze.

Independent publisher independent publisher book awards living now book awards moonbeam childrens book awards illumination book awards elit book awards 1129 woodmere, suite b, traverse city, mi 49686 800. The final entry deadline is this month enter by august 20, 2016. If you choose to read an award winning children s book you know that the book comes highly recommended and is very likely to be one of the best. The moonbeam childrens book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to support the moonbeam childrens book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to. Jun 04, 2012 the moonbeam childrens book awards was created in recognition of the exemplary talents of authors and illustrators and publishers who dedicated their talents in writing and promoting the literacy needs of children and their lifelong love of reading. Several canadians honoured at the 2011 moonbeam childrens. Each year s medalists celebrate their win at the moonbeam awards ceremony in traverse city, michigan, which is held in conjunction with the traverse city children s book festival, an annual event that brings children s book authors, publishers, illustrators, and children together to celebrate. The moonbeam children s book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary children s books and their creators, and to support child the moonbeam children s book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary children s books and their creators, and to support. Although these are newer awards, they are no less valuable in helping to find some great books to read to your. Salvatores allnew trilogyfull of swordplay, danger, and imaginative thrillsfeatures one of fantasys most beloved and enduring characters, drizzt dourden. Moonbeam childrens book award winners page 3 out of 6. Browse each years best childrens books by clicking on the programs below. The sad mad glad baby, by chuck stump and jim strawn four dolphins press silver.

Jenkins group is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 moonbeam children s book awards. This exciting new book awards program is open to authors. Quenton cohen wins medal at 2011 moonbeam childrens book. The moonbeam children s book awards bring increased recognition to exemplary children s books and their creators, and are dedicated to supporting childhood literacy and lifelong reading. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. Jenkins group has been involved in book packaging, marketing and distribution since 1988, and many of its founders and employees now have children and grandchildren who strongly influence the company culture with their youthful exuberance and love of books. Independent publisher magazine, leading the world of bookselling in new directions. Moonbeam children s book awards, traverse city, mi. Congratulations to all of the medalists and thank you to everyone who contributed. In 38 categories with an additional 5 spirit awards, these childrens books represent the publishing efforts of. See more ideas about books, childrens books and childrens book awards. Professional chef has won a bronze medal at the 2011 moonbeam childrens book awards in the preteen mystery category.

Moonbeam childrens book awards independent publisher. This years moonbeam awards medal ceremony will be held in conjunction with the 2nd annual traverse city children s book festival, to be held on saturday, november 12, 2011. Nov 24, 2017 from board books to classic treasuries. Learn more about the traverse city children s book festival. Moonbeam childrens book awards rabbleboy kenneth lamug.

With over entries, picking the best was no easy task. To request info about the 2020 moonbeam awards use our contact us page here. A box story by kenneth kit lamug wins the silver moonbeam 2011 childrens book awards for picture book all ages category. Each years medalists celebrate their win at the moonbeam awards ceremony in traverse city, michigan, which is held in conjunction with the traverse city childrens book festival, an annual event that brings childrens book authors, publishers, illustrators, and children together to celebrate reading and childrens books.

She was a featured author at the singapore writers festival 2011, and she frequently conducts meettheauthor sessions and enrichment workshops at schools in singapore. Moonbeam childrens book awards silver winner, reading. Winning a moonbeam children s book award has made my marketing journey a lot easier. Welcome to the 11th annual international awards, sponsored by american book fest. The moonbeam childrens book awards contest is designed to honor the years best childrens books, authors and illustrators. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. Oct 08, 2012 a box story by kenneth kit lamug wins the silver moonbeam 2011 childrens book awards for picture book all ages category. The childrens choice book awards is the only national book awards program where the winners are selected by kids and teens of all ages. Ontario library association s white pine honour book, gravity journal, 2009. Listed below are more children s book awards which have been set up after 1980. Here are the 2011 moonbeam awards results, listed by category, followed by the five moonbeam spirit award winners.

The moonbeam childrens book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to support. Our moonbeam award winners confirm that books can change children s lives. Moonbeam gold award ippy for gravity journal, 2009. The cause of promoting childhood literacy knows no boundaries, and the award winners illustrate that point well, coming not only from longestablished publishers and university presses, but from small presses, foundations, museums, and selfpublished entrepreneurs. Archibald and the blue blood conspiracy book 1 epigram.

Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. The moonbeam childrens book awards are presented by publishing services company jenkins group, inc. Moonbeam childrens book awards submission guidelines here. Chosen each year for dedication to childrens books and literacy and for inspired writing, illustrating and publishing. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the year s best independently published titles from around the world. Entries in the 21st annual colorado book awards must have a 2011 publication date. Book publishing books are marketing tools jenkins group, inc. Many libraries wont purchase from indie authorspublishers unless the novel has some critical acclaim and have won awards. Dec 02, 2008 the winners of the 2008 moonbeam childrens book awards have been announced. The diversity of the winning publishers proves that promoting childhood literacy.

There is no doubt the moonbeam award i won has helped my sales. This year s moonbeam awards medal ceremony was held in conjunction with the 5th annual. Winner of 4 ibpa 20 benjamin franklin awards,including first place best cover, moonbeam children s book awards 2012 gold medal best holiday book, first place at the global international ebook awards best christian children s title,gold place for the mom s choice awards in 20. Moonbeam award winners can celebrated their new award with a host of visual items including award seals for their books, certificates, medals, electronic images for their websites and much more. This contest is for children s books ed 20 or 2014, or released since october 1, 2012. Moonbeam childrens book awards the book experts site. The moonbeam childrens book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and lifelong reading. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Dec 22, 2011 just updated all content and added three new contests. Awards contest that recognizes the years best childrens books in a variety of categories. A book of meditations for children by maureen garth. On page 1 of the children s book awards we looked at the longest running awards which had been established prior to 1980.

Canadian children s book centre best book for gravity journal, 2009. The list of awards below was originally published in children and libraries vol. This second book in new york times bestselling author r. Enter online below or download our mailin entry form by clicking here. As their logo states, these selections celebrate youthful curiosity, discovery and learning through books and reading. The childrens book award is the only national award voted for solely by children from start to finish. An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are. Announcing the results of the 2016 moonbeam childrens book awards 10th annual awards jenkins group is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 moonbeam childrens book awards. Learn more about the traverse city childrens book festival. It is highly regarded by parents, teachers, librarians, publishers and childrens authors and illustrators as it truly represents the childrens choice.

The contest is open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of children s books written in english or spanish for the north american market. Childrens book award federation of childrens book groups. Moonbeam childrens book awards 2011 the moonbeam children s book awards are presented by the independent publishers to honour north americas best childrens books, authors and illustrators. Theyve already had a big impact on the judges and the kids that read them, so we know these books were created to enrich childrens lives. The moonbeam childrens book awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to celebrate childrens. Shermay lohs debut novel, archibald and the blue blood conspiracy, was the first young adult book in southeast asia to win a medal at the 2011 moonbeam childrens book awards. The moonbeam childrens book awards are presented by the independent publishers to honour north americas best childrens books, authors and illustrators. See more ideas about childrens books, 8 year olds and books. Moonbeam awards traverse city childrens book festival. Launched in 2007, the awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children. Launched in 2007, the awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary childrens books and their creators, and to celebrate childrens books and lifelong reading. Veda ramsay, 2015 medalist i am happy to report i am now on my second printing of tators swamp fever after selling out over 4,000 copies.