Charlotte, NC, April 24, 2017—Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) is pleased to announce the winning titles for the 2017 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award. Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award honors books produced by small publishers each year for outstanding contribution to Christian life.
Book lovers and retailers selling Christian products voted on the nominated titles in each of thirteen categories. “We are proud to continue to recognize outstanding Christian books by small publishers and independent authors,” states Sarah Bolme, Director of Christian Small Publishers Association, the sponsor of the award.
The winners in each of the thirteen categories are:
Fiction
Always With You, Elaine Stock, Elk Lake Publishing, 978-1942513841
Historical Fiction
Dawn of Liberty: Short Story Collection, Amber Schamel, Vision Writer Publications, 978-0692698488
Romance
Forgiveness, Marianne Evans, Pelican Book Group, 978-1611168600
Christian Living
Frankly Speaking, Janet Dash-Harris, CLM Publishing, 978-0996550116
Bible Study / Theology
Stuff Jesus Never Said, Paul Ellis, KingsPress, 978-1927230398
Devotional
Getting To Know Jesus: An Invitation to Walk With The Lord Day By Day, Eric Kampmann, Beaufort Books, 978-0825307904
Biography / Memoir
The Party’s Not Over Until God Says So, V.Lynn Whitfield, Professional Woman Publishing, 978-0996580960
Relationships / Family
Handing Out Life: The Simple Way to Rewarding Relationships in All of Life, Rev. Dr. Todd A. Biermann, Halo Publishing, 978-1612444512
Children’s (age 4 to 8)
Fireflies, Ginger Sanders (author), Tracy Applewhite Broom (illustrator), 978-1498469791
Children’s (age 8 to 12)
Paul the Apostle: A Graphic Novel, Ben Avery (author), Mark Harmon (illustrator), Beartruth Collective, LLC, 978-1945128004
Young Adult (age 12+)
Healing Rain, Katy Newton Naas, Clean Reads, 978-1621354079
Gift Book
Jesus Loves You, Christine Topjian, Lighthouse Publishing, 978-1519489104
Christian Education
Examine Your Faith! Finding Truth in a World of Lies, Pamela Christian, Protocol, Ltd., 978-0990942108
The winning titles can be viewed at http://www.bookoftheyear.net.
The Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award is sponsored by Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA). A total of 120 titles were nominated for the award categories.
About Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA)
CSPA represents, promotes, and strengthens small publishers and independently published authors in the Christian marketplace. CSPA represents a membership of over 135 small publishers and independent authors producing materials for the Christian Marketplace. CSPA is a supplier member of CBA. For more information about Christian Small Publishers Association visit http://www.christianpublishers.net.
Contact: Sarah Bolme, Christian Small Publishers Association
cspa@christianpublishers.net 704-277-7194
