Previous Finalists

NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read

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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor

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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon

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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes

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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez

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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon

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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon

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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok

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