American Book Fest is proud to announce the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards Award-Winning Laureates: (Full Results are available here)
Adventure: Epic
End of Crows by R.A. Lingenfelter
Stories 2 Life Productions
Adventure: General Fiction
Legacy of the Tropics by Mary Deal
Next Chapter
Adventure: Historical
The Blade of Safavid by Kent Merrell
J. Remington Press
Adventure: War & Military Fiction
The SOOF by Samuel G. Tooma
Koehler Books
African American Fiction
Confessions in B-Flat by Donna Hill
Entangled Publishing/Sideways Books
Animals/Pets: General
The Advanced Pet Gundog: A common sense approach to training your gundog by Lez Graham MA
Braidwood Books
Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction
Voices From The Ape House by Beth Armstrong
Trillium, an imprint of The Ohio State University Press
Anthologies: Fiction
Scribbler Tales Presents: Escape from Berlin by Mary Ann Bernal
Whispering Legends Press
Anthologies: Nonfiction
Room at the Table: Encouraging Stories from Special Needs Families by Stephanie Pavlantos and Starr Ayers
Mt. Zion Ridge Press
Art
The Joy of Art: How to Look At, Appreciate, and Talk about Art by Carolyn Schlam
Allworth
Autobiography/Memoir
Workin' Our Way Home by Ron Hall
Thomas Nelson
Best Cover Design: Adult Fiction
With One Stone by Mark Jenkins
Independently Published
Best Cover Design: Children's Fiction
Gona's Halloween Hunt by Carla Crane Osborne
Gona Publishing
Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
My Grief Is Not Like Yours by Theo Boyd
Forefront Books
Best Interior Design: Nonfiction
King of Soca: The Ultimate Insider Reveals How Machel Montano Became One Of The World's Most Popular Soca Artists by Elizabeth Montano
EESM Elizabeth Montano, Port of Spain
Best New Fiction
Second Term by J.M. Adams
Oceanview Publishing, Inc.
Best New Nonfiction
The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceño
Ballantine Books
Biography
Alfred: The Quiet History of a World War II Infantryman by Louise Endres Moore
HenschelHAUS
Business: Careers
The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role by Dr. Samuel Jacob Dyer
Medical Science Liaison Corporation
Business: Communications/Public Relations
The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro (Virtually or in Person) (Non-Obvious Guides) by Jacqueline Farrington
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. by Colin C. Campbell
Forbes Books
Business: General
Leading Through Disruption: A Changemaker's Guide to Twenty-First Century Leadership by Andrew Liveris
HarperCollins Leadership
Business: Management & Leadership
Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations by Josh Bersin
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Marketing Magic by Manuel Suarez
AGM® Press
Business: Motivational
The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceño
Ballantine Books
Business: Personal Finance/Investing
The Plastic Effect: How Urban Legends Influence the Use and Misuse of Credit Cards by Polly A. Bauer, CPCS and Stephen Lesavich, PHD, JD
Coconut Ave, Inc.
Business: Real Estate
Help! It's Time to Move: A practical guide for anyone selling a house they have lived in for many years by Janice Styles-Hall
Independently Published
Business: Reference
The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro (Virtually or in Person) by Jacqueline Farrington
Ideapress Publishing
Business: Sales
Sales Essentials: The Tools You Need at Every Stage to Close More Deals and Crush Your Quota, 1st Edition by Rana Salman, MBA, PhD
McGraw Hill
Business: Technology
Decision Sprint by Atif Rafiq
McGraw-Hill
Business: Writing & Publishing
How to Write a Book in 48 Hours: A Simple Step-by-Step System for Writing a Good Book Fast by Dale L. Roberts
One Jacked Monkey LLC
Children's Educational
All About Smart Manufacturing by Mike Nager
Industrial Insights LLC
Children's Fiction
Moraline by Cintia Alfonso Fior
Rising Advocates Press
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Adventure On in the Big, Big World by Susan Gross
Ingram Spark
Children's Nonfiction
Same Kind Of Different As Me - For Kids - Everybody Can Help Somebody by Ron Hall
Thomas Nelson
Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Siege of Herons: Collective Nouns Alphabetically by Ramona Wildeman
Independently Published
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
The Clumsy Chicken: A funny heartwarming tale for children 3-5 by Sue Elias
Fairy Land Books
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh
Calkins Creek Books
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Grumpy Grump by Ruthie Godfrey
Independently Published
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Nonfiction
Her Eyes Were On the Stars: Nancy Grace Roman, "Mother of Hubble" Space Telescope by Jennifer Sommer
Braughler Books
Children's Religious
My Holi: Colors of Cheer by Priya Kumari and Komal Garg
Eternal Tree Books LLC
Christian Inspirational Fiction
The Prayer Warrior by D. Tina Batten & Traci Wooden-Carlisle
Independently Published
Coming of Age Fiction
Try to Remember by Iris Gomez
Grand Central, an imprint of Hachette Book Group
Cookbooks: General
The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook by Brian Noyes
Clarkson Potter / Penguin Random House
Cookbooks: International
Irresistibly Vegan by Elvira Rodriguez Alonso
Independently Published
Cookbooks: Regional
Sourdough Biscuits and Pioneer Pies: The Old West Baking Book by Gail L. Jenner
Two Dot (Globe Pequot)
Cross-Genre Fiction
The Story of Briar by Ian Griffin
Ian Griffin Publishing
Current Events
The U.S. 2023 High Power Bill Crisis, Cut Your High Power Bill Today: The Simple Art of Reducing Energy Consumption —The Definitive Guide — by John Rubio
Archway Publishing
Education/Academic
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's, 2nd Edition by Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk
Future Horizons, Inc.
Family Saga
A Field of Poppies by Sharon Sala
Independently Published
Fantasy: Epic/High Fantasy
Eolyn (Book1 of The Silver Web) by Karin Rita Gastreich
Orb Weaver Press
Fantasy: General
imPerfect Magic by C.N. Rowan
Main Rock Publishing
Fantasy: Historical
Bound in Flame by Katherine Kayne
Passionflower Press
General Fiction
A Southern Girl by John Warley
University of South Carolina Press
Graphic Novel
The Ferrokin Origin by Jennifer Swartwood-Walker
Theory Comics LLC
Health: Addiction & Recovery
The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol by Rose Ann Forte
Ignite Press
Health: Aging/50+
The Glaucoma Guidebook: Expert Advice on Maintaining Healthy Vision by Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE
Johns Hopkins University Press
Health: Alternative Medicine
Essentials of Medical Intuition: A Visionary Path to Wellness by Wendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP
Watkins Publishing
Health: Cancer
Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua's Survival Guide by Dr. Manu Dua and Dr. Parul Dua Makkar
Laurel Elite Books
Health: Death & Dying
A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O'Connor
She Writes Press
Health: General
The Glaucoma Guidebook: Expert Advice on Maintaining Healthy Vision by Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE
Johns Hopkins University Press
Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Traumatization and Its Aftermath by Antonieta Contreras
Routledge
Health: Women's Health
When the Words Suddenly Stopped: Finding My Voice Again After a Massive Stroke by Vivian L. King
Author Academy Elite
Historical Fiction
The Midwife's Revolt by Jodi Daynard
Lake Union Publishers
History: General
The C.R. Patterson and Sons Company: Black Pioneers in the Vehicle Building Industry, 1865-1939 by Christopher Nelson
Kindle Direct Publishing
History: Military
The Things They Cannot Say: Stories Soldiers Won't Tell You About What They've Seen, Done or Failed to Do in War by Kevin Sites
HarperCollins Publishing (Harper Perennial Imprint)
History: United States
Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names by Rebecca Bratspies
History Press
Holidays: Fiction
Gona's Halloween Hunt by Carla Crane Osborne
Gona Publishing
Home & Garden
Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner by Josie Beckham
All We Need Publishing
Horror: General
Traces of Mary by G. Wayne Miller
Crossroad Press
Horror: Paranormal/Supernatural
A Dry Spell by Susie Moloney
Delacorte Press
Horror: Psychological
Just Desserts by N.J. Gallegos
Black Hare Press
Humor/Comedy/Satire
Downstairs at the White House (The story of a teenager, an Oval Office, and the ringside seat to Watergate) by Donald M. Stinson
Eastern Harbor Press, LLC
Inspirational Fiction
The iCandidate by Mikael Carlson
Warrington Publishing
Juvenile Fiction
Charlotte's Ghosts: The Mystery of the Vanishing Boy by L.P. Simone
DragonSongPublishing.com
Law
Justice in Plain Sight: How a Small-Town Newspaper and Its Unlikely Lawyer Opened America's Courtrooms by Dan Bernstein
University of Nebraska Press
LGBTQ+ Fiction
Until September by Harker Jones
Independently Published
LGBTQ+ Nonfiction
Every Grain of Sand by David P. Wichman
W. Brand Publishing
Literary Fiction
Dark Horses by Susan Mihalic
Scout Press, an imprint of Simon and Schuster
Military Fiction
Stoneheart by Baer Charlton
Mordant Media
Multicultural Fiction
Always Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende
Azine Press
Multicultural Nonfiction
Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets and Second Chances by Carlyn Montes De Oca
Goose Hill Press
Mystery/Suspense: Cozy Mysteries
The Body Next Door by Gay Yellen
GYDR Press
Mystery/Suspense: General
The Complication: A Camille Delaney Mystery by Amanda DuBois
Girl Friday Books
Mystery/Suspense: Hard-Boiled/Crime
Knee Deep by Mac Fortner
CreateSpace
Mystery/Suspense: Historical
Imperfect Burials by Thomas Henry Pope
Independently Published
Mystery/Suspense: Multicultural & Diverse
A Skeleton in Bone Creek by Baer Charlton
Mordant Media
Mystery/Suspense: Procedurals
Bough Cutter: A Northern Lakes Mystery by Jeff Nania
Feet Wet Writing
Mystery/Suspense: Romantic Suspense
The Lost Concerto by Helaine Mario
Oceanview Publishing
New Age: Fiction
Revelation by Victor Acquista
BHC Press
New Age: Nonfiction
Quantum Spirituality: Science, Gnostic Mysticism, and Connecting with Source Consciousness by Peter Canova
Bear & Company
Nonfiction: Creative
Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strength To Make Better Decisions by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Cornell University Press
Nonfiction: Cross-Genre
My Grief Is Not Like Yours by Theo Boyd
Forefront Books
Nonfiction: General
Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities to Your Post-Military Career by Matthew J. Louis
HarperCollins Leadership
Nonfiction: Inspirational
What Difference Do It Make? Stories of Hope and Healing by Ron Hall
Thomas Nelson
Nonfiction: Narrative
Mississippi Barking: Hurricane Katrina and a Life That Went to the Dogs by Chris McLaughlin
University Press of Mississippi
Novelette
Rose in Bloom by Sharon E. Cathcart
Draft2Digital
Novella
Duende by Alex Poppe
Regal House Publishing
Novelty & Gift Book
The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization by Bad Idea Company Ltd
Bad Idea Company Ltd.
Parenting & Family
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's, 2nd Edition by Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk
Future Horizons, Inc.
Performing Arts: Film, Theater, Dance, Music
The Cello Still Sings: A Generational Story of the Holocaust and the Transformative Power of Music by Janet Horvath
Amsterdam Publishers
Photography
Rio Grande del Norte: An Intimate Portrait by Geraint Smith
Dog Soldier Press
Poetry: Anthologies
Dossiers of Solace Tales by Jay Horan
Valley and Isle Publishers
Poetry: Chapbook
Birth of a Daughter by Samantha Kolber
Kelsay Books
Poetry: Contemporary
The Divine Kiss by Carolyn Mary Kleefeld
The Seventh Quarry & Cross-Cultural Communications
Poetry: General
A Different Physics by Lisa Rosenberg
Red Mountain Press
Poetry: Narrative
Alone in the House of My Heart by Kari Gunter-Seymour
Ohio University Press/Swallow Press
Poetry: Religious
Curtains by John Anderson
Covenant Books
Poetry: Urban
Poetically Black: Reflections on African American Joy, Sorrow, and Healing by Janis Leslie Evans
Jahmerican Press
Pre-Teen Fiction
A Calf Named Brian Higgins by Kristen Ball
One Elm Books, an imprint of Red Chair Press
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Same Kind Of Different As Me - Special Movie Edition by Ron Hall
Thomas Nelson
Religion: Christianity
Divine Detour: The Path You'd Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You've Always Wanted by Lori Ann Wood
CrossRiver Media Group
Religion: Eastern
A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O'Connor
She Writes Press
Religion: General
A Holy Haunting: Why Faith isn't a leap but a series of staggers from one safe place to another by Sam D. Kim
Morgan James Faith
Religious Fiction
A Divine Romance by Ifueko Ogbomo
InspiroLogos Publishing
Romance: Erotica
Sex. Love, & Dessert by Delilah Dante
Fulton Books
Romance: General
Hollyland: A Novel by Patricia Leavy
She Writes Press
Romance: Historical
To Love a Texas Ranger by Linda Broday
Sourcebooks Publishing
Romance: Paranormal/Supernatural
The Firebrand: The Blood Cover Series, Book 1 by T. M. Smith
Evernight Publishing
Romance: Romantic Comedy
Highland Games by Evie Alexander
Emlin Press
Science
Decoding Human Nature by Domenico Meschino
Independently Published
Science Fiction: Alien/Space
To Castle Kingside by John W. Grundy
Paper Jam Publishing
Science Fiction: Cyberpunk
Into the Beanstalk by J. Paul Roe
Independently Published
Science Fiction: General
Artefactum by J.E. Tobal
Mindstir Media
Science Fiction: Parallel Universe/Alternative History
American Judas by Mickey Dubrow
Southern Fried Karma
Science Fiction: Post-Apocalyptic
Project Hemisphere (Anitpodes Series book 1) by T.S. Simons
4 Horsemen Publications
Self-Help: General
The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceño
Ballantine Books
Self-Help: Motivational
Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom by Keisha Blair
Girl Friday Books
Self-Help: Relationships
Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guild to Break Free from Emotional Abuse and Build Healthy Relationships by Deborah Vinall, PsyD, LMFT
Rockridge Press
Short Story Fiction
True Fiction by Sohrab Homi Fracis
Stephen F. Austin State University Press
Social Change
Just One: A Journey of Perseverance and Conviction by Nour Akhras, MD
Global Bookshelves
Spirituality: General
The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness by Robert Atkinson
Sacred Stories Publishing
Spirituality: Inspirational
Dream It to Do It: The Science & the Magic by Howard Eisenberg, M.D.
Syntrek Inc.
Sports: Fiction
Brave in Season: A Novel of Race, Railroads and Baseball by Jon Volkmer
Milford House, an imprint of Sunbury Press
Sports: Nonfiction
Wing Chun In-Depth: Skills for Combat, Strategies for Life by Munawar Ali Karim and Loukas Kastrounis
YMAA Publication Center
Thriller: Crime
Entanglement: Quantum and Otherwise by John K. Danenbarger
StormBlock Publishing
Thriller: General
The Ocean Above Me by Kevin Sites
HarperCollins Publishing (Harper Imprint)
Thriller: Legal
Scavenger Hunt: A Novel by Chad Boudreaux
Morgan James Publishing
Thriller: Medical
Silent Survivor by Deborah Shlian
Akeso Press
Thriller: Political
The Hemingway Deception by Tj O'Connor
Suspense Publishing
Thriller: Psychological
The Ocean Above Me by Kevin Sites
HarperCollins Publishing (Harper Imprint)
Thriller: Religious
Truth in the Name by F. D. Adkins
CKN Christian Publishing
Travel: Guides & Essays
Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger by Rosanne S. McHenry
Huntley Avenue Press
True Crime Nonfiction
The Evil I Have Seen: Memoirs from the Case Files of Detective Lt. Robert (Robbo) Davidson, ret. by Robert Davidson and PJ Jones
Lagniappe Publishing
Urban Fiction
Pacific Pack by Harlowe Frost
Independently Published
Visionary Fiction
Magician and Fool: Book One, Arcana Oracle Series by Susan Wands
SparkPress
Western
Orphan Moon by T. K. Lukas
Chevalier Publishing
Women's Fiction
My Secret to Keep by Barbara Conrey
Red Adept Publishing
Women's Issues / Women's Studies
Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation by Mary Chung Hayashi
MKC Press
Young Adult Fiction
The Byways by Mary Pascual
SparkPress
Young Adult Nonfiction
Good Morning, Hope: A True Story of Refugee Twin Sisters and Their Triumph over War, Poverty, and Heartbreak by Argita and Detina Zalli
Sandra Jonas Publishing
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