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AMERICAN BOOK FEST ANNOUNCES
WINNERS AND FINALISTS OF
THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

Mainstream & Independent Titles Score Top Honors in
the 9th Annual International Book Awards

Penguin Random House, Simon and Schuster, Disney Hyperion, John Wiley & Sons, Tarcher Perigee, Rowman & Littlefield, Atria Books, Tor/Forge, Bear & Co./Inner Traditions, New American Library, Hachette Book Group and hundreds of national and international Independent Houses contribute to this year’s Outstanding Competition!



LOS ANGELES – American Book Fest announced the winners and finalists of THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS (IBA) on May 27, 2018. Over 400 winners and finalists were announced in over 90 categories. Awards were presented for titles published in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, said this year’s contest yielded over 2,000 entries from authors and publishers around the world, which were then narrowed down to the final results.

Keen says of the awards, “The 2018 results represent a phenomenal mix of books from a wide array of publishers throughout the world. With a full publicity and marketing campaign promoting the results of IBA, this year’s winners and finalists will gain additional media coverage for the summer season.”

Keen adds, “IBA’s success begins with the enthusiastic participation of authors and publishers and continues with our distinguished panel of industry judges who bring to the table their extensive editorial, PR, marketing, and design expertise.”

More information about the 10th Annual International Book Awards can be found at http://www.InternationalBookAwards.com

American Book Fest covers books from all sections of the publishing industry—mainstream, independent, & self-published. More information can be found at http://www.AmericanBookFest.com




AWARD WINNING TITLES INCLUDE:
Full results are available at InternationalBookAwards.com

Animals/Pets: General
The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs from Our Pets on the Other Side by Karen A. Anderson
Painted Rain Publishing

Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction
The Wrong Dog: An Unlikely Tale of Unconditional Love by David Elliot Cohen
Yellow Pear Press

Anthologies: Non-Fiction
We Rise to Resist: Voices from a New Era in Women's Political Action edited by Paula vW. Dáil and Betty L. Wells
McFarland Publishers, Jefferson, NC

Art
Cast: Art and Objects Made Using Humanity's Most Transformational Process by Jenn Townsend and Renee Zettle Sterling
Schiffer Publishing

Autobiography/Memoir
Playing with Dynamite: A Memoir by Sharon Harrigan
Truman State University Press

Best Cover Design: Fiction
Other Islands: Book Three of the Hook & Jill Saga by Andrea Jones
Reginetta Press

Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction
The 3rd Ingredient: The Journey of Analog Ethics into the World of Digital Fear and Greed by Jim Blasingame
SBN Books

Best Interior Design
Perfectly Aged: 40 Years of Recipes and Stories from the Taste of Texas by Nina J. Hendee, Edd C. Hendee, Lisa Hendee Blackard, Kristin Hendee Blackford, and Corbin Blackford
Taste of Texas

Best New Fiction
Other Islands: Book Three of the Hook & Jill Saga by Andrea Jones
Reginetta Press

Best New Non-Fiction
Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die by Eric Siegel
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Biography
Call Me Phaedra: The Life and Times of Movement Lawyer Fay Stender by Lise Pearlman
Regent Press

Business: Careers
The MECE Muse: 100+ Selected Practices, Unwritten Rules, and Habits of Great Consultants by Christie Lindor
SDP Publishing

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
What I Did Not Learn in B-School: Insights for New Managers by Rajeev Agarwal
Penguin Random House

Business: General
Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die by Eric Siegel
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Business: Management & Leadership
The Best Team Wins: The New Science of High Performance by Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton
Simon and Schuster

Business: Marketing & Advertising
Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die by Eric Siegel
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Wealth by Virtue by Chad Gordon
Greenstar Press

Business: Sales
Close Deals Faster by John Asher
IdeaPress Publishing

Business: Writing & Publishing
Dog Eared: A Year's Romp Through the Self-Publishing World by W. Nikola-Lisa
Gyroscope Books

Children's Educational
My Contemporary Art Book by Kate Ryan with illustrations by Cally Bennett
National Gallery of Victoria

Children's Fiction
The Wolf's Boy by Susan Williams Beckhorn
Disney Hyperion

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
What Am I Feeling? Defining Emotions by Katie Flanagan, illustrated by Anna Krupa
Grosvenor House Publishing

Children's Non-Fiction
The White House Easter Egg Roll: A History for All Ages by Jonathan Pliska, illustrated by John Hutton
The White House Historical Association

Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Big Elephant Fritz and the Tiny Ants by Nayera Salam, illustrated by Bina Damodar
Prolance

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Drummer Girl by Hiba Masood, illustrated by Hoda Hadadi
Daybreak Press Publishing

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction
365 Amazing Facts
Pegasus For Kids

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
The Great Zodiac Race by W.C. Jefferson
Toucan Publishing

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction
Zoom In, Zoom Out by Amy Leask, photos by Octavian Ciubotariu, illustrated by Jane Li
Red T Media

Children's Religious
The Blessed Bananas by Tayyaba Syed, illustrated by Melani Putri
Prolance

Cookbooks: General
Perfectly Aged: 40 Years of Recipes and Stories from the Taste of Texas by Nina J. Hendee, Edd C. Hendee, Lisa Hendee Blackard, Kristin Hendee Blackford, and Corbin Blackford
Taste of Texas

Cookbooks: International
The Fearless Kitchen by Vanessa Baxter
Bateman

Education/Academic
The International Family Guide to US University Admissions by Jennifer Ann Aquino
Wiley & Sons

Fiction: Anthologies
Sound Generation: The Resonant Voices of Teen Girls edited by Karen Taylor
WriteGirl Publications

Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit
A Measure of Happiness by Lorrie Thomson
Kensington Books

Fiction: Cross Genre
Hidden by Kelli Clare
SparkPress

Fiction: Fantasy
Bull's Labyrinth by Eric Witchey
IFD Publishing

Fiction: General
Forks, Knives, and Spoons by Leah DeCesare
SparkPress

Fiction: Historical
The Fairness of Beasts: Book 3 of the Widow Walk Saga by Gar LaSallle
Solipsis Publishing

Fiction: Horror
Knuckle Balled by Drew Stepek
Blood Bound Books

Fiction: Inspirational
Portals in Time: The Quest for Un-Old-Age by John Joseph Teressi
High Castle Publishing

Fiction: LGBTQ
Swearing Off Stars by Danielle M. Wong
She Writes Press

Fiction: Literary
Crowsong for the Stricken by Ted Morrissey
Twelve Winters Press

Fiction: Multicultural
One-Two by Igor Eliseev
Glagoslav Publications

Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Strong to the Bone by Jon Land
Forge

Fiction: New Age
The Soul's Hope by Beverly Knauer
Wise Words Press

Fiction: Novella
Twin Flame: A Novella by Nora D'Ecclesis and William R. Forstchen
Spectrum Literary Agency, Inc.

Fiction: Novellette
A Playful Journey by Katherine Kobey
Stories from the Heart Media

Fiction: Religious
The Transmigrant by Kristi Saare Duarte
Conspicuum Press

Fiction: Romance
Aphrodite's Tears by Hannah Fielding
London Wall Publishing

Fiction: Science Fiction
ISAN: International Sensory Assassin Network by Mary Ting
Vesuvian Books

Fiction: Short Story
Wild Things by Jaimee Wriston Colbert
BKMK Press

Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Strong to the Bone by Jon Land
Forge

Fiction: Visionary
Littlest Death: An Afterlife Fantasy by Eric Witchey
ShadowSpinners Press, LLC

Fiction: Young Adult
Tree Dreams: A Novel by Kristin Kaye
Spark Press

Health: Addiction & Recovery
Real Hope, True Freedom: Understanding & Coping with Sex Addiction by Milton Magness and Marsha Means
Central Recovery Press

Health: Aging/50+
Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares by Sherry Stanfa-Stanley
She Writes Press

Health: Cancer
My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma (Breast Cancer) by Anne Anderson
Xlibris

Health: Death & Dying
Midlife Maze: A Map to Recovery and Rediscovery after Loss by Janis Clark Johnston
Rowman & Littlefield

Health: Diet & Exercise
Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction by Dr.David Friedman
Basic Health Publications

Health: General
The Sweet Bloods of Eeyou Istchee: Stories of Diabetes and the James Bay Cree by Ruth DyckFehderau
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay

Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism by Robert J. Bernstein w/ Robin Cantor-Cooke
Future Horizons, Inc.

Health: Women's Health
Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture by Lisa Boucher
She Writes Press

History: General
Buckeye Reflections: Legendary Moments From Ohio State Football by Jack Park & Maureen Zappala
Lexington Press

History: Military
From Student to Warrior: A Military History of the College of Willian and Mary by Wilford Kale
Botetourt Press

History: United States
A White House of Stone: Building American's First Ideal in Architecture by William Seale
The White House Historical Association

Humor
Just Tell Me I'm Pretty: Musings on a Messy Life by Heather LeRoss
Kat Biggie Press

LGBTQ: Non-Fiction
Kiss Me Again, Paris: A Memoir by Renate Stendhal
IF SF Publishing

Multicultural Non-Fiction
BUDO: Japanese Martial Arts by Ayano Dyer/Masaki Oishi
Nikko Graphic Arts Co., Ltd.

New Age: Non-Fiction
Womb Awakening: Initiatory Wisdom from the Creatrix of All Life by Azra Bertrand, MD and Seren Bertrand
Bear & Co. / Inner Traditions

Non-Fiction Narrative
Mona Lisa in Camelot: How Jacqueline Kennedy and Da Vinci's Masterpiece Charmed & Captivated a Nation by Margaret Leslie Davis
The White House Historical Association

Parenting & Family
No More Mean Girls: The Secret to Raising Strong, Confident, and Compassionate Girls by Katie Hurley, LCSW
Tarcher Perigee

Performing Arts: Film, Theater, Dance, Music
Music in the White House: From the 18th to the 21st Century by Elise K. Kirk
The White House Historical Association

Photography
Taste Not. Want Not. Napa Valley as photographed by Jay W. Filter
JFP Studios

Poetry
To the Left of the Sun by Linda Flaherty Haltmaier
Homebound Publications

Religion: Christian Inspirational
ATTEND: Forty Soul Stretches Toward God by Laura Davis Werezak
Faithwords, Hachette Book Group

Religion: Christianity
On Holy Ground by Joshua A. McClure
Deep River Books

Religion: General
Void if Detached: Seeking Modern Spirituality Through My Father's Old Sermons by Sarah Brown
Teras Publishing

Self-Help: General
More Than a Millionaire: Your Path to Wealth, Happiness, and a Purposeful Life by Randy L. Thurman, CFP, CPA
Masterkey Publications

Self-Help: Motivational
A Dog Called Hope: A Wounded Warrior and the Service Dog Who Saved Him by Jason Morgan and Damien Lewis
Atria Books

Self-Help: Relationships
If We're Together, Why Do I Feel So Alone?: How to Build Intimacy with an Emotionally Unavailable Partner by Holly Parker, PhD
New American Library

Social Change
We Rise to Resist: Voices from a New Era in Women's Political Action edited by Paula vW. Dáil and Betty L. Wells
McFarland Publishers, Jefferson, NC

Spirituality: General
Womb Awakening: Initiatory Wisdom from the Creatrix of All Life by Azra Bertrand, MD and Seren Bertrand
Bear & Co. / Inner Traditions

Spirituality: Inspirational
Teardrop Headlights by Benjamin Moore
Divine Impressions

Sports
Buckeye Reflections: Legendary Moments From Ohio State Football by Jack Park & Maureen Zappala
Lexington Press

Travel: Guides & Essays
Ujjain: The Eternal City by DB Corp. Ltd.
DB Corp. Ltd.

True Crime: Non-Fiction
Escaping Alcatraz: The Untold Story of the Greatest Prison Break in American History by Michael Esslinger & David Widner
Ocean View Publishing

Women's Issues
Wonder Girls: Changing Our World by Paola Gianturco and Alex Sangster
powerHouse Books

Young Adult: Non-Fiction
25 International Artists Who Have Made An Impact by Ronnie Scott
National Gallery of Victoria

Full results are available at InternationalBookAwards.com




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