As I announced on Facebook earlier today, I'll be running through the streets naked and tossing leaves and flower petals into the air (metaphorically). Six Weeks to Yehidah won the first place Forward National Literature Award for Middle Grade Chapter Books and will soon have a groovy seal! The News Release with the other winners is listed below. Now, that's what I call a great start to the weekend!
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Akkerman, Forward National Literature
Email: info@forwardliteratureawar
... OUTSTANDING BOOKS AWARDED
FORWARD NATIONAL LITERATURE AWARDS IN FIRST ANNUAL CONTEST
Nov 15, 2011
In conclusion of its first annual writing contest, Forward National Literature is now pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the 2011 Forward National Literature Award. A jury of experts from the publishing industry selected a combination of previously undiscovered and well-known authors based on the content, uniqueness, and readability in eleven distinct subject categories. The goal of this award is to provide published authors, both up-and-coming and previously accomplished writers, with recognition and to highlight writing of excellence.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Akkerman, Forward National Literature
Email: info@forwardliteratureawar
... OUTSTANDING BOOKS AWARDED
FORWARD NATIONAL LITERATURE AWARDS IN FIRST ANNUAL CONTEST
Nov 15, 2011
In conclusion of its first annual writing contest, Forward National Literature is now pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the 2011 Forward National Literature Award. A jury of experts from the publishing industry selected a combination of previously undiscovered and well-known authors based on the content, uniqueness, and readability in eleven distinct subject categories. The goal of this award is to provide published authors, both up-and-coming and previously accomplished writers, with recognition and to highlight writing of excellence.
First Place Winners
General Fiction Author: Patricia K. Lichen
Title: Kidnapping The LoraxPicture/Children’s Books Author: Lee Wardlaw
Title: Won TonMiddle Grade/Chapter Books Author: Melissa Studdard
Title: Six Weeks To YehidahTeen/Young Adult Author: Nicole Izmaylov
Title: The Dracian DanceFantasy Author: A. C. Crispin
Title: The Price Of FreedomMystery Author: Joshua Graham
Title: DarkroomRomance Author: Carole Matthews
Title: The Chocolate Lovers' ClubHistorical Fiction Author: Talia Carner
Title: Jerusalem MaidenHumor Author: Bill Kirton
Title: The Sparrow ConundrumDrama Author: Susan Wingate
Title: DrowningShort Story Collections Authors: M. Izmaylov, A. Fuller, K. Morgan, et al.
Title: The Emory Pulse
Second Place Winners
General Fiction Author: Michelle Izmaylov
Title: The Galacteran Legacy
Picture/Children’s Books Author: Giles Paley-Phillips
Title: The Fearsome BeastieMiddle Grade/Chapter Books Author: John Booth
Title: WizardsTeen/Young Adult Author: Ian Alexander
Title: Once We Were KingsFantasy Author: Scarlet Black
Title: Salem MoonMystery Author: Bill Kirton
Title: The DarknessRomance Author: Reid Lance Rosenthal
Title: Threads WestHistorical Fiction Author: Gerald Blumenthal
Title: The Brass CompassHumor Author: Mark Everett Stone
Title: Things To Do In Denver When You're Un-DeadDrama Author: Kimberly Kinrade
Title: Forbidden MindShort Story Collections Author: Alan Davis
Title: So Bravely Vegetative
We would like to thank the 2011 judges, including:
Diane Nelson
Fran LewisMax Leonard
Risha Patel
Dellani Oakes
Cynthia Brian
Cynthia Brian
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