For two decades, Outskirts Press has been nominating the very best of the best of our books for nomination to the EVVY Book Awards. The EVVYs are an acclaimed annual book award program sponsored by the Colorado Independent Publishers’ Association (CIPA), which recognizes superior independently published books. The EVVYs are judged by a panel of professionals on a qualitative scale of merit in dozens of distinct book categories.
We nominate a very small percentage of the books published during the year for submission to the EVVY Awards, so the standards are extremely high and these nominations represent the very best of our books and authors as determined by our executives and members of our production teams.
Outskirts Press official nominees and winners receive additional exposure for their books in featured Outskirts Press marketing channels, including our blog, social media networks, and in our email newsletters. We typically announce the EVVY Award Finalists and Awards Ceremony details in August on Self-Publishing News, so keep an eye out for the blog post and email.
Congratulations to this year’s Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award nominees, presented here in no particular order. Click on the book cover for more details or to order for a 10% discount.
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Last month Outskirts Press crowned its 2023 Best Book of the Year winner, Sarah Sebring Binder, for her book Pack Rat’s Lost and Found, illustrated by Virgil Pedro.
Ms. Binder wished to share these thoughts about her award-winning publishing experience in the interest of inspiring other authors to pursue their dreams.
“I have enjoyed working with Outskirts Press on several children’s books. Each time, the staff members have been helpful with every phase of the book publishing process, from submission of the manuscript and the necessary paperwork, acceptance of the manuscript to the actual work on the book itself. Different staff members have differing expertise and help with various phases of the book, from working with the illustrator, designing the interior concept and exterior cover of the book, creating a video, submitting the necessary paperwork for copyright, to nominating my books for the EVVY award.
Each staff member has been encouraging, patient, and helpful as I figure out what it is I want. They make me feel like my book is the most important project they are working on and I have their undivided attention which is very reassuring during the process.
With some of my books, I have worked with the illustrators from Outskirts Press. It is amazing that with a simple description, the illustrators create a sketch and then turn that sketch into a beautiful color illustration. Such talent!
For Pack Rat’s Lost and Found, I worked directly with an artist. That was a first for both of us. We learned a lot along the way. When it came to submitting the illustrations, the Outskirts Press staff were very helpful in helping us navigate our way making sure the illustrations worked. And as you can see, the book with its colored pencil illustrations is striking and worthy of a Gold EVVY Award.
Publishing a book and putting yourself out there take a lot of courage. The Outskirts Press staff members with whom I have worked appreciate that and applaud your courage. What is more, I have enjoyed all the people I have worked with and they have helped to make the process fun and exciting- a dream come true for me.”
About the Author – Sarah Sebring Binder
Sarah Sebring Binder has been an educator for more than 40 years, sharing her love of reading, writing, and storytelling. When not writing, she loves to garden, dance, fiddle, travel, and quilt.
About the Illustrator: Virgil Pedro makes his home in Arizona. He became interested in creating art when his daughter became an artist, and honed his skills by taking classes, attending workshops, and working in art studios. He and his wife enjoy spending time with family.
2023 Outskirts Press Book of the Year and EVVY Gold Medal Winner!
The desert critters concoct a clever plan when Pack Rat’s wish is granted. Every night, by the light of the moon, Pack Rat whispers to the glittering stars, “Star bright, star light, first star I see tonight, wish I may, wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight. I wish I might find a treasure tonight!” When Pack Rat’s wish comes true and he finds a glittering, gorgeous star, he is ecstatic and takes it back to his desert palace. But oh no, Mrs. Binder is missing one earring—a very special glittering gold star, a gift from her husband. Cat helps in the search and then recruits the desert birds. “Meow, meow, have you seen a glittering star?” Roadrunner races here and there spreading the word. The doves coo and call a crowd. Cactus Wren twitters. Gila Woodpecker tat-a-tat-tats and knocks on Owl’s door. Red-Tailed Hawk squawks, “I know the rat who stole the star. Pack Rat dragged it to his nest, and now he’s taking his daily beauty rest.” Now Cat must concoct the purrfect plan, with the help of his desert backyard critters, to retrieve the glittering gold star.
Congratulations to our third and final finalist for the Outskirts Press 2023 Best Book of the Year award, Sarah Sebring Binder!
Her book is one of three finalists to be announced this week, vying for Outskirts Press’ highest literary honor. The first and second finalists were announced earlier this week.
Voting will begin on this blog (SelfPublishingNews.com) in a public poll starting tomorrow, Friday, September 15th, and will close promptly on Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
Everyone’s votes will help determine the winner of the $1,500 Grand Prize, along with a lot of bragging rights. So be sure to check out all the finalists and then vote for your favorite starting on Friday.
Allow us to introduce you to our third finalist…
The desert critters concoct a clever plan when Pack Rat’s wish is granted.
Book of the Year Finalist and EVVY Gold Medal Winner!
Every night, by the light of the moon, Pack Rat whispers to the glittering stars, “Star bright, star light, first star I see tonight, wish I may, wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight. I wish I might find a treasure tonight!” When Pack Rat’s wish comes true and he finds a glittering, gorgeous star, he is ecstatic and takes it back to his desert palace. But oh no, Mrs. Binder is missing one earring—a very special glittering gold star, a gift from her husband. Cat helps in the search and then recruits the desert birds. “Meow, meow, have you seen a glittering star?” Roadrunner races here and there spreading the word. The doves coo and call a crowd. Cactus Wren twitters. Gila Woodpecker tat-a-tat-tats and knocks on Owl’s door. Red-Tailed Hawk squawks, “I know the rat who stole the star. Pack Rat dragged it to his nest, and now he’s taking his daily beauty rest.” Now Cat must concoct the purrfect plan, with the help of his desert backyard critters, to retrieve the glittering gold star.
About the Author – Sarah Sebring Binder
Sarah Sebring Binder has been an educator for more than 40 years, sharing her love of reading, writing, and storytelling. When not writing, she loves to garden, dance, fiddle, travel, and quilt.
About the Illustrator: Virgil Pedro makes his home in Arizona. He became interested in creating art when his daughter became an artist, and honed his skills by taking classes, attending workshops, and working in art studios. He and his wife enjoy spending time with family.
Congratulations to our second finalist for the Outskirts Press 2023 Best Book of the Year award, Carolle M. Dalley!
Her book is the second of three finalists to be announced this week, vying for Outskirts Press’ highest literary honor. The third finalist will be announced tomorrow.
Voting will begin on this blog (SelfPublishingNews.com) in a public poll starting this Friday, September 15th, and will close promptly on Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
Everyone’s votes will help determine the winner of the $1,500 Grand Prize, along with a lot of bragging rights. So be sure to come back throughout the week to meet all the finalists and then vote for your favorite starting on Friday.
Allow us to introduce you to our second finalist…
Technology enables a restructure of human thought that is generating a new version of humanity.
“A PARADIGM SHIFT” proposes that humanity is experiencing a transformation which can be seen in several areas of life including technology and psychology. While humans are using technology to perform tasks that steadily increase in complexity, technology is bringing about a restructure of the way humans think. Here is a sequence of events in the relationship between humans and technology:
When humans later interact with the digitized task, it brings about a restructuring of the way that humans think about that task.
The proliferation of human tasks being offloaded to technology enables an evolving restructure of human thought.
As technology digitizes increasingly complex tasks, the restructuring of human thought places Homo Sapiens on a path to generating a new version of humanity.
Trends in technology and psychology have a pervasive influence on the paradigm shift. Gartner Incorporated discerns a technological trend which goes from people becoming literate about technology, to technology becoming literate about people. Wolfgang Giegerich discerns a psychological trend that goes from consciousness growing by expansion, to consciousness growing by reorganization. “A PARADIGM SHIFT” argues that trends in technology and psychology underpin an overarching paradigm shift that is restructuring human thought, while putting Homo Sapiens on the cusp of generating a more complex version of humanity.
About the Author – Carolle M. Dalley
Carolle M. Dalley is a retired Information Technology professional, who pursues an interest in the relationship between technology and psychology. She is the author of “Psyche’s Response To Singularity”.
Congratulations to our first finalist for the Outskirts Press 2023 Best Book of the Year award, Marie-Paule Mahoney!
Her book is one of three finalists to be announced this week, vying for Outskirts Press’ highest literary honor. The second finalist will be announced tomorrow.
Voting will begin on this blog (SelfPublishingNews.com) in a public poll starting this Friday, September 15th, and will close promptly on Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
Everyone’s votes will help determine the winner of the $1,500 Grand Prize, along with a lot of bragging rights. So be sure to come back throughout the week to meet all the finalists and then vote for your favorite starting on Friday.
Allow us to introduce you to our first finalist…
An educational journey into the world of endangered orcas. Best Book of the Year Finalist and EVVY Gold Medal Winner!
Orcas Forever is the dramatized story of a true-life event. It opens a window into the hidden lives of the three Southern Resident orca pods that inhabit the waters called the Salish Sea between the northwest coast of the United States, and the southwest coast of Canada.
The story invites young readers to follow the orcas’ daily activities as they prepare to gather for a special celebration. They will learn about the sophisticated ways these orcas communicate, the importance of their strong family ties, and their unique culture playing out beneath the waves.
The Afterword highlights the threats that the nearly extinct orcas confront from human interference and how these threats are linked to some of our environmental problems.
Review: “An affecting and informative book about a remarkable set of aquatic mammals.” — Kirkus Reviews
About the Author – Marie-Paule Mahoney
Marie-Paule Mahoney was born and grew up in Brittany, France, and now lives in the foothills of New York State. She taught French at a Waldorf school and at the State University of New York. She wrote The French Connectionand is the co-author of En Français, both beginner courses for learning French.
When she retired from teaching, she took a greater interest in nature, wildlife and conservation. Her first book, Molly and Babou, was written with her husband, a veterinarian. She followed that up with Coco. The plight of the Southern Resident orcas inspired her to write Whale of Wonder and OrcasForever.
In teaching French and writing stories, she believes that both her passions are propelled by the same goal–to open windows to the world.
On August 31st, thirteen Outskirts Press authors became Colorado Independent Publishers Association EVVY Award-Winning authors! Now it is time to determine the winner of the Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year from among their award-winning books.
Over the next three days this Self-Publishing News blog will announce three finalists, one on Tuesday, one on Wednesday, and one on Thursday. And then on Friday, the voting begins. You see, while each of these books has achieved great heights, the Best Book of the Year winner is determined by YOU in a public online vote starting Friday, September 15th and ending Friday, September 22nd. So, over the next few days, study your choices, order their books, visit their webpages and social media sites, and cast your vote.
The winner of the Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year wins a $1,500 prize.
Three of these 2023 EVVY Award winners are Finalists and one will be the next Best Book of the Year!
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Children’s Nonfiction
Gold
Children’s Story Books
Gold
Academic/Educational
Silver
Academic/Educational
Bronze
Multicultural Fiction
Silver
Animals/Pets/Nature
Gold
Poetry
Silver
Self Help—General/Relationships
Gold
Self Help—General/Relationships
Silver
Literary & Contemporary Fiction
Gold
Science Fiction
Silver
Women’s Fiction
Silver
Cultural Studies/Social Issues
Gold
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The Annual Colorado Independent Book Publishers Association EVVY Awards took place on August 31st, 2023.
Once again, Outskirts Pressdemonstrated that award-winning writers publish an unparalleled number of award-winning books at Outskirts Press! This year, Outskirts Press authors took home a total of 13 EVVY Awards, which is one of the longest-running and most prestigious awards in the independent publishing space.
Here are the 2023 EVVY Award winners.
Click on the book cover for more details or to order:
Children’s Nonfiction
Gold
Children’s Story Books
Gold
Academic/Educational
Silver
Academic/Educational
Bronze
Multicultural Fiction
Silver
Animals/Pets/Nature
Gold
Poetry
Silver
Self Help—General/Relationships
Gold
Self Help—General/Relationships
Silver
Literary & Contemporary Fiction
Gold
Science Fiction
Silver
Women’s Fiction
Silver
Cultural Studies/Social Issues
Gold
Congratulations to you all! We are so proud of your impressive achievements in this awards cycle.
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Each year, Outskirts Press officially nominates a small percentage of the books published during the year for submission to the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) EVVY Awards.
The CIPA EVVY Award judges have since reviewed all the submissions received from all eligible authors and publishers to arrive upon the EVVY Award Finalists. These finalists will all be honored with either 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, or a Merit Award within each applicable category at the annual EVVY Awards which this year takes place on August 31st in Denver, Colorado.
Outskirts Press executives will be on hand to accept the awards on behalf of authors not able to appear in person. Outskirts Press is proud to announce that it has 13 talented finalists being honored, the most among all participating publishers. We’re sure the CIPA judges had to make tough choices to narrow our amazing list of nominees down to these 13 finalists.
Here are the 2023 Outskirts Press EVVY Awards Finalists in alphabetical order. Congratulations to them all!
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The 28th Annual Colorado Independent Book Publishers Association EVVY Awards Banquet took place on August 29th, 2022.
As often happens, Outskirts Pressdemonstrated that award-winning writers publish an unparalleled number of award-winning books at Outskirts Press! We proudly announce that Outskirts Press authors took home a total of 15.
Winning an EVVY Award is a prerequisite to winning the coveted Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year Award and its $1,500 Grand Prize. So stay tuned to find out which three authors from the winners below will be the finalists for that prestigious prize! The Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year Award will be determined by the readers of our blog, Self-Publishing News, in an open, public vote.
Here are our 2022 EVVY Award winners, in no particular order. Congratulations to them all!
Outskirts Press self-publishing authors continually impress the judges at the annual CIPA EVVY Awards and this year is no different. In fact, our authors garnered 15 spots as finalists for the 2022 awards and we couldn’t be prouder!
Now in its 28th year, the EVVY Awards, sponsored by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) and the CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation (ELF), recognize the works of independent authors in dozens of book categories.
First-, second- and third-place winners will be revealed and recognized at an awards banquet on Monday, Aug. 29, in Denver, Colorado. Details about the broadcast will be announced soon on our blog, Self-Publishing News, and on the CIPA website.
Winning an EVVY Award is a prerequisite to being an Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year finalist, and we announce those three finalists from among all the EVVY winners on our blog shortly after the EVVY Awards.
At last, here are the Outskirts Press books that have been selected as finalists in the 2022 EVVY Awards in no particular order:
