Catherine Allen-Walters Kalman Hartig (1930-2021) was born into an affluent family in the former Kingdom of Yugoslavia. He was exposed to music, art, and literature at a young age. After joining the American Seventh-day Adventist movement that had been sweeping through war-torn Europe, he discovered how difficult life would be living in what would become…
Stepping UpHonorable Mention
2024 Los Angeles Book Festival
Joe Groh Stepping Up is a collection of witty, poignant, and inspirational stories of a physically challenged life. Based on real life experiences, this book chronicles incredible, informational, and just plain funny stories from the lives of disabled authors. Together they offer a compelling window into lives of determination, perseverance, and hope.
Society and the Machine: Navigating Ethics in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceWinner
2024 London Book Festival
Ashish K Saxena Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, from social media to healthcare, education to governance, transforming how we live, work, and think. Society and the Machine: Navigating Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence delves deep into the ethical debates surrounding AI’s power, inviting you to join a critical conversation on the future…
The Believer within YouWinner
2024 Creator Classic
Tyrone Burnett Over 10 million children across the nation teeter on the brink of homelessness or unjust eviction due to wrongful foreclosures, even before they can call newly constructed homes their own amid a global financial and housing crisis. Enter Brenda Sue Bellamy, an ordinary 12-year-old with her trusty notebook by her side. She uncovers…
The Calamity of Desire and Other StoriesHonorable Mention
2024 Los Angeles Book Festival
Judith Dancoff This debut collection from a Pushcart-nominated author offers seven short stories and one novella based on famous works of art. Called “luminous” by judge Diane Smith, Dancoff’s vivid stories, from the 17th century to the present, explore the intersection of history, ambition, heartbreak and desire, to illuminate the human heart.
Awakening, a journey from medication to meditationHonorable Mention
2024 London Book Festival
Karina Cury Embark on an enlightening journey with ‘Awakening,’ where personal transformation transcends from reliance on medication to the profound depths of meditation. This book offers a heartfelt exploration of healing, providing a path to inner peace and rediscovered strength through mindful practices.
The Soul of HappinessWinner
2024 Los Angeles Book Festival
Robert Rugel The ancient Jewish wisdom of Mussar and the contemporary Positive Psychology movement both suggest that positive character development leads to better health, wellbeing and longevity. The author uses his over 50 years of experience as a clinical psychologist to elaborate on character development and the impediments to character development.
Talisman Gifts of the ShavtalRunner-Up
2024 Los Angeles Book Festival
Toni Yap Gina’s aura reading abilities ignite after her stepdad beats her mother unconscious. It draws attention from the Other World when a talisman heightens Gina’s powers. She must resist the temptations of power while protecting her family and friends from dark forces.
Nothing But The Tooth: An Insider’s Guide To Dental HealthRunner-Up
2024 Los Angeles Book Festival
Teresa Yang, DDS Dr. Yang’s “practical approach to smile care” (Booklist) “will make readers’ next trip to the dentist a little less intimidating” (Publishers Weekly). This book provides practical information and advice on dental health and overall health. Learn how to ask your dentist the right questions to get the best care.
Once Upon a Time on Sunday MorningHonorable Mention
2024 London Book Festival
E.S. Lamoreaux III Step into a heartwarming, unexpected, funny and nostalgic walk through a world of journalism gone: the iconic “CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt.” With behind-the-scenes takes of famous figures and “regular folks” whom Kuralt celebrated, Once Upon a Time on Sunday Morning celebrates the customs, culture and the extraordinary people of America.