SPONSORED AWARDS
CHILDREN’S/TEENS/YOUNG ADULT SPONSORED AWARDS
The Barefoot Librarian Book Award
Hu-Ubuntu I Am Because We Are, Patrick Makokoro, Hu-Ubuntu Consulting
CRITERIA: Winner selected from the finalists in the early readers category. Picture books should be geared toward 6-8 year-old readers.
AWARD: A complimentary professional 15-minute phone consultation with the Barefoot Librarian for tips on how to sell your book to librarians and educators. The book will be announced as the winner of the THE BAREFOOT LIBRARIAN BOOK AWARD in the Barefoot Librarian’s social media platforms and website.
SPONSORED BY THE BAREFOOT LIBRARIAN
The First Chapter Plus Rising Star Award
Gone to Where, Michelle Choi, Lumiere Picture Book LLC
CRITERIA: Author or illustrator must be age 18 or under at the time the book was written/illustrated.
AWARD: One year ad in First Chapter Plus, an eMagazine sent to librarians, book store owners and potential readers/bloggers/reviewers.
SPONSORED BY FIRST CHAPTER PLUS
The Reader Views Award for Best Children’s Book of the Year
The Tail That Told the Truth, Jory Perry, Independently Published
CRITERIA: Winner will be chosen from the first-place winners in the Children’s categories.
AWARD: One year ad in First Chapter Plus, an eMagazine sent to librarians, book store owners and potential readers/bloggers/reviewers.
SPONSORED BY READER VIEWS
The Reader Views Award for Best Young Adult Book of the Year
Rite of Passage, Jeanne Blanchet, Outskirts Press Inc.
CRITERIA: Winner will be chosen from the first-place winners in the Teen and Young Adult categories.
AWARD: One year ad in First Chapter Plus, an eMagazine sent to librarians, bookstore owners and potential readers/bloggers/reviewers.
SPONSORED BY READER VIEWS
The Book By Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Book
The Tail That Told the Truth, Jory Perry, Independently Published
CRITERIA: Winner will be chosen from the first-place winners in the Children’s, Teen and Young Adult categories.
AWARD: 30-60 Second book teaser video creation and 1-year video advertisement in First Chapter Plus.
SPONSORED BY READER VIEWS
The Book By Book Award for Best Children/Teen/Young Adult Book of the Year
Rite of Passage, Jeanne Blanchet, Outskirts Press Inc.
CRITERIA: Winner will be chosen from the first-place winners in the Children’s, Teen and Young Adult categories.
AWARD: 30-60 Second book teaser video creation and 1-year video advertisement in First Chapter Plus.
SPONSORED BY READER VIEWS
GENERAL SPONSORED AWARDS
The Autocrit Emerging Writer Award
CRITERIA: Three winners will be chosen from the top-scoring debut authors (all categories considered).
AWARD: One-year Pro-Membership – “Empower writers with the knowledge, connections, and tools to improve their writing skills, polish their manuscripts, and succeed as authors!”
Raising Future Adults, David Krasky, American Publisher’s Inc.
Solitary Walker: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft, N.J. Mastro, Black Rose Writing
The Book of Lost Innocence, Glenn Taylor, And Then What Happened
SPONSORED BY AUTOCRIT
B.A. Bellec’s Production Studio Marketing Package
Wednesday Night Whites, Marci Lin Melvin, Her Island Press
CRITERIA: Winner of the B.A. Bellec’s Production Studio Award for Best Overall Fiction. Awarded to Grand Prize winner in Fiction.
AWARD: Extensive marketing package ($500 value)
SPONSORED BY B.A. BELLEC’S PRODUCTION STUDIO
Conversations Award for Best Regional Book of The Year
Out of Gaza: A Tale of Love, Exile, and Friendship, Katharina Galor, Potomac Books
CRITERIA: Winner will be chosen from the first-place winners in fiction and nonfiction, in the regional categories.
AWARD: Winner will receive on-camera interview on Amazon Live with Cyrus Webb www.cyruswebbshow.live plus an interview on Conversations Live Radio, an advertisement in Conversations Magazine (circulation 14k yearly subscribers, and a listing in Conversations Book Club).
SPONSORED BY CYRUS WEBB, INTERNET/FM RADIO PERSONALITY
The Amy Lignor Memorial Award of Excellence
Treasured friend, author, editor, and reviewer Amy Lignor passed away unexpectedly in May 2022. As an award-winning, best-selling author, her love of the written word was beyond compare. Her steadfast belief was that every author needs an editor they can trust and made it her mission to help both bestselling authors and debut novelists succeed with ghostwriting, editing, and promotion. Reader Views proudly sponsors this award as a tribute to Amy’s amazing, selfless contributions to the writing community.
Wednesday Night Whites, Marci Lin Melvin, Her Island Press
CRITERIA: The book must be of exemplary quality; highly polished and edited, and a first-rate entertaining story. Winner selected from the first place winners in all categories.
AWARD: Interview on Inside Scoop Live as well as feature in our First Chapter Plus magazine.
SPONSORED BY READER VIEWS
The Book By Book Pub Award for Best Writing/Publishing Book
Email Marketing for Authors: Grow an Email List that Actually Sells Books, Dale L. Roberts, One Jacked Monkey LLC
CRITERIA: 1st Place book in the Writing/Publishing category
AWARD: Winner will receive a written author interview and a podcast interview on the Inside Scoop Live Podcast. Each interview will receive feature postings on ReaderViews.Com and InsideScoopLive.Com, along with features in our newsletter, and social media exposure.
SPONSORED BY READER VIEWS
The Inside Scoop Live Award for Most Innovative Short Story Collection
The Book of Lost Innocence, Glenn Taylor, And Then What Happened
CRITERIA: Book must showcase originality in theme or concept and push boundaries through inventive storytelling, structure, or style.
AWARD: Interview on Inside Scoop Live as well as feature in our First Chapter Plus magazine.
SPONSORED BY INSIDE SCOOP LIVE
The Jack Eadon Memorial Award for Best Book in Contemporary Drama
Beloved Author Jack Eadon, a long-time friend of Reader Views and a sponsor of the Reader Views Literary Awards Program since its inception, passed away in 2019. First Chapter Plus is continuing this award in his name, in gratitude and as a tribute of his dedication to his craft, his infectious energy, and zeal for all things creative.
Teneо̄: A Novella, Kojo Gyan, Independently Published
AWARD: Full page ad in the First Chapter Plus eMagazine plus an Author Interview and Feature in the same edition.
CRITERIA: The characters must be vividly portrayed as those individuals who can exist side-by-side with someone living in this world now, dealing with issues of today in a dramatic fashion. The setting must be excruciatingly real.
SPONSORED BY FIRST CHAPTER PLUS
The Live Write Thrive Award for Storytelling Excellence
Little Amish Girl, Viola Estrella, Independently Published
AWARD: Complimentary writing course. Choose from one of the Live-Write-Thrive courses to elevate your writing skills.
CRITERIA: Celebrates an author whose work embodies the spirit of passion, skill, and creativity in storytelling. This award recognizes individuals who, much like the ethos of the Live Write Thrive community, demonstrate excellence in narrative craft, contribute significantly to their genre, and inspire fellow writers through their dedication and innovative approaches to storytelling.
SPONSORED BY C.S. LAKIN, LIVE WRITE THRIVE
The Love Books Tours Compelling Characters Award
Wednesday Night Whites, Marci Lin Melvin, Her Island Press
AWARD: Seven-day UK/US digital tour
CRITERIA: Winner selected from among the winning fiction titles with the most compelling characters.
The Tyler R. Tichelaar Award for Best Historical Fiction
Solitary Walker, N.J. Mastro, Black Rose Writing
AWARD: Seven-day UK/US digital tour
CRITERIA: Winner selected from among the winning fiction titles with the most compelling characters.
The Veneration Award for Best Debut Poetry Collection
Tomorrow’s Rain, Andrew Daniels, Independently Published
CRITERIA: Winner selected from top-scoring debut poetry collections.
AWARD: 50% off a complete editing package (including arrangement, stylistic, and copyediting services) on the winner’s next poetry collection.
SPONSORED BY VENERATION EDITORIAL
The Women in Publishing Summit Award for Best Female Debut Author
Charcuterie Girl, JA Wright, Saint Johns Creek Publishing, LLC
CRITERIA: Winner selected from top-scoring female debut authors in all categories.
AWARD: A free one-year membership in WIP Society, designed to help authors grow their platform and build their business. In addition to regular training and networking, membership also includes a ticket to the virtual Women in Publishing Summit and three virtual Bootcamps.
SPONSORED BY WOMEN IN PUBLISHING SUMMIT
The Written Word Media Page Turner Prize
Two Crowns, Three Blades, Robert A. Walker, Independently Published
CRITERIA: Recognizes a book that readers simply can’t put down. Selected from winners of all fiction categories.
AWARD: Free Booksy or Bargain Booksy Promo of your choice.