Author: Michelle Cohen Corasanti “The Almond Tree is an epic novel, a drama of The Kite Runner’ proportion.” Huffington Post. An American Jewess becomes Ichmad Hamid, a gifted Palestinian Muslim, from Israel. When Ichmad’s split second decision devastates his family, he’s determined use his mind and let go of hatred to redeem himself.
Franklin Frog and the Fallen Tree Honorable Mention,
2013 New York Book Festival
Author: Gregory Paul Ogden An illustrated poem for readers of all ages. Set deep in the woods in a place outside of time, Franklin Frog and his wide variety of woodland neighbors seek to help their mutual friends when crisis falls. 22 black-and-white illustrations accompany this 36-verse poem.
Never Say Neigh Honorable Mention,
2013 Paris Book Festival
Author:Mary I. Farr Meet Noah Vail, author, humorist and all around Renaissance man. Make that Renaissance horse. Noah and his partner Mary Farr have parlayed his inimitable talents into an enchanting adventure in fun, funny and the power of “yes.”
The Little toolbox for Anxiety, Anger, Depression and Guilt.Honorable Mention,
2013 Paris Book Festival
Author: Francoise White The Little Toolbox is a treasure chest of wisdom for dealing with negative emotion. The reader will find this practical guide, simple yet powerful. Serious yet funny. An everyday guide for the daily challenges that makes our life difficult. With a step by step at the end of each chapter,”The Little Toolbox”offer…
The Charmed Life of Flowers: Field Notes from ProvenceWinner,
2013 Paris Book Festival
Author: Meredith Steinbach Lauded for her “gorgeous prose” by the N.Y. Times Book Review, and by Publisher’s Weekly for being “a writer of sensitivity and grace,” Meredith Steinbach now broaches the subjects of albinism, bigotry, and wonder by way of a modern day novel that reconsiders and reconstructs the components of an old-fashioned fairytale.
Conversation with a Beaver and Other Journeys into Nature Honorable Mention,
2013 Green Book Festival
Author:Judith K. Berg Follow the seasonal journey of a beaver family residing in the high Colorado Rocky Mountains. Learn the biology, habitat, and behavior of this hard-working, family-oriented, ecosystem engineer. Also, discover other species that share its habitat. “Years of wetland observations are distilled into a masterpiece of creative non-fiction,” says Jennifer Rigby, Director, Acorn…
The Otter Spirit: A Natural HistoryRunner-up,
2009 GreenBook Festival
Author: Judith K. Berg Follow wildlife researcher Judy Berg on the life journey of a North American River Otter in the Colorado Rockies. “A riveting story that elevates this natural history to a class of its own,” says Carolyn Gravelle, Ph.D., Publisher. “Vivid and alive characterization of otters’ biology, habitat, and behavior,” says Dan Salzer…
No Boxing AllowedHonorable Mention,
2012 New England Book Festival
Author: Nola Hennessy This inspiring and compelling book has currently won the NABE Pinnacle Award for “Inspirational” books and 9 Honorable Mentions in US Book Festivals, is a wise guide to life, and has become a much sought-after reference for people seeking to affect positive change aroundthe globe. This book also won the Honorable Mention…
From Pre-Menstrual Syndrome to Positive Mental AttitudeHonorable Mention,
2012 New England Book Festival
Author: Nola Hennessy Written by the woman who’s beenthere, found the cure and lived through the continual self-testing and validation in order to bring this multi-award winning, compassionate and easy-to-read change management guide to women and men around the globe. An outstanding relationships guide – the bright light for change.
The QuicksilverHonorable Mention,
2013 San Franciso Book Festival
Author: Michael C. Madden It wasn’t supposed to be like this. This is all too real… time travel is real – irreversible! You can go forward, but you can never go back! We should have listened to him… what have we done?” …the deepest thoughts of Mason Tucker. They found it in the bush and…