Children's: Picture Book Fiction | Jen Arena's ABRAZOS FOR BABY, in English and Spanish, about a baby embracing hugs from the world around, illustrated by Blanca Gomez

Fiction: Inspirational | Lindsay Harrel's A SMALL-TOWN CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING

Non-fiction: Memoir | Mental health professional and social media influencer Abby Rosmarin's THE YEAR OF DATING MYSELF

Audio rights | Natalie Cammaratta's Elements of Royalty series

Fiction: Sci-Fi/Fantasy | Zara Marielle's debut CAFE EUPHORIA

Children's: Picture Book Non-fiction | First-generation Chinese immigrant and board-certified family physician Dr. Zed Zha, MD's WHY WE EAT FRIED PEANUTS: A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY AND LUNAR NEW YEAR TRADITIONS, based on the true story of an act of courage by the author's tai nai nai (great-grandmother), exploring important moments in Chinese history...