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Outstanding Young Contributors
Lily Sandler, Founder & Designer
Melanie Sandler, Founder & Designer
Renee Sandler, President
Blamtastic
Gold: Young Entrepreneurs
Children’s Picture Books (Ages Birth – 9)
1 Zany Zoo
by Lori Degman
Illustrated by Colin Jack
Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Gold: Humor
A Portrait for Manny
by Kathy Luders
Illustrated by Jeff Jackson
Kathy M. Luders Publisher
Silver: Nature & Weather
ABC Menagerie
by M.H. Clark and Elena V. Targioni
Compendium Inc.
Gold: Distinctive Illustration
And We Helped!
by Melinda Chambers
Headline Kids
Silver: Cooking & Food
Bark! Bark! Bark for My Park!
by Jessica Dimuzio, VMD and Johnny Angel
Nature Tales and Trails LLC
Silver: Green Earth
Baby Unplugged Series:
Blanket
Pets
Yard
by John Hutton
Illustrated by Andrea Kang
Blue Manatee Press
Gold: Series
Bear Says “Thank You”
by Michael Dahl
Illustrated by Oriol Vidal
Picture Window Books
Gold: Values & Life Lessons
Bronte & Frank Go To Moscow:
A Traveltivity Guide
by Megan Worthy
Illustrated by Nicole Moon
Worthy Hen Productions
Gold: Peoples, Places & Cultures
Carl and the Mysterious Nibbler
by Lynn Estes Friess
Illustrated by John Potter
Mariposa Ranch Press
Silver: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes
Carl Discovers Wildlife Art
by Lynn Estes Friess
Illustrated by John Potter
Mariposa Ranch Press
Silver: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes
Cinco The Clinic Cat
(Cinco, el gato de la clinica)
by Carol Brickell
Illustrated by Jim Hastings
Brown Books Publishing Group
Gold: Bilingual
Emily’s Butterfly Bouquet
by Kathy Luders
Illustrated by Jeff Jackson
Kathy M. Luders Publisher
Silver: Nature & Weather
Fly Danny, Fly
by Chip Gilbertson & Gina Restivo
Illustrated by Michelle Kondrich
Pig Up Station
Gold: Inspirational / Motivational
Francis Woke Up Early
by Josephine Nobisso
Illustrated by Maureen Hyde
Gingerbread House
Gold: Historical Fiction
Gazillions, Bunches, Oodles & Tons
by Donna Scott-Nusrala
Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
AMO Publishing LLC
Gold: Bedtime Stories
great esCAPEs:
A children’s story about fun activities to do on Cape Cod!
by Barbara Gleason
Illustrated by Jenny Kelley
My Hometown Books
Silver: Peoples, Places & Cultures
Grief is Like a Snowflake
(and Activity & Idea Book)
by Julia Cook
Illustrated by Anita DuFalla
National Center for Youth Issues
Gold: Family Life
I Love Grandma Because…
by Barb Lawson-Miller
Barb-A-Mel Books
Gold: Novelty
It’s Hard To Be A Verb!
(and Activity & Idea Book)
by Julia Cook
Illustrated by Carrie Hartman
National Center for Youth Issues
Gold: Developing Social Skills
Johnny Big-Ears: The Feel Good Friend
by John Paul Padilla
Illustrated by Victor Ramon Mojica
Padilla Goldworks
Silver: Developing Social Skills (Bullying / Teasing)
Kathryn the Grape Series:
Kathryn the Grape: Just Like Magic
Kathryn the Grape’s Colorful Adventure
by Kathryn Cloward, Jody Duhamel and Ginny Hornby
Illustrated by Christine Winscott
Kandon Publishing
Silver: Series
Lily Hates Goodbyes
by Jerilyn Marler
Illustrated by Nathan Stoltenberg
Quincy Companion Books
Gold: Family Life
Mommy, Daddy, I Had a Bad Dream!
by Martha Heineman Pieper, PhD
Illustrated by Jo Gershman
Smart Love Press
Gold: Bedtime Stories
Monty the Menace: Understanding Differences
by Lonna Baum
Illustrated by Dave Messing
Baum and Baum, LLC
Gold: Values & Life Lessons
Mortimer’s Sweet Retreat (eBook)
by Mandi Tillotson Williams
Amazon Digital Services
Silver: eBooks
My Mouth Is A Volcano!
(and Activity & Idea Book)
by Julia Cook
Illustrated by Carrie Hartman
National Center for Youth Issues
Gold: Developing Social Skills
Oliver the Overachiever
by Karin Mesa
Tendril Press
Gold: Imagine It!
Pink Tiara Cookies for Three
by Maria Dismondy
Illustrated by Cary Pillo
Making Spirits Bright
Gold: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Pinky Doodle Bug
by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Illustrated by Sandra Waugh
Pinky Publishing
Gold: eBook
Pirate Santa: A Pirate Adventure
by Clay “Talderoy” Clement
Illustrated by Juan “Jun” Alvarado
Studio City Tattoo Inc.
Silver: Bedtime Stories
Please Be My Hands:
A Book About Asking For Help
by Dr. Karen Hutchins Pirnot
Illustrated by Julie Ross
The Peppertree Press
Gold: Growing Up / Personal Growth
PreSafe:
Preschool-Age Safety Training Guides
by Roy Warner
Illustrated by Ingrid Villalta and Andrea Brenes
PreSafeKids
Silver: eBooks
Satchi and Little Star
by Donna Marie Seim
Illustrated by Susan Spellman
Jetty House (Peter E. Randall Publisher)
Gold: Values & Life Lessons
Searching For The You We Adore
by Valerie Westfall
Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey
Swan River Publishing LLC
Gold: Family Life (Adoption)
Smarty Pig
by Molly Nero
Illustrated by Monique Turchan
Halo Publishing International
Silver: Values & Life Lessons
Soda Pop Head
(and Activity & Idea Book)
by Julia Cook
Illustrated by Allison Valentine
National Center for Youth Issues
Gold: Developing Social Skills
Snutt the Ift:
A Small but Significant Chapter in the Life of the Universe
by Helen Ward
Little Pickle Press
Gold: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes
StinkyKids See a Full Moon
by Britt Menzies
Illustrated by Greg Hardin and John Trent
Raven Tree Press
Silver: Developing Social Skills
The Adventures of Bella & Harry:
Let’s Visit Athens!
by Lisa Manzione
Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Bella & Harry LLC
Silver: Peoples, Places & Cultures
The Adventures of Bella & Harry:
Let’s Visit Cairo!
by Lisa Manzione
Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Bella & Harry LLC
Silver: Peoples, Places & Cultures
The Blue Lobster
by Robin Taylor-Chiarello
Illustrated by Lisa Bohart
Peppertree Press
Silver: Values & Life Lessons
The Flyaway Blanket
by Allan Peterkin
Illustrated by Emmeline Pidgen
Magination Press
Gold: Bedtime Stories
The Little Bully
by Beth Bracken
Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell
Picture Window Books
Gold: Developing Social Skills
Tino Turtle Travels to Beijing, China
by Carolyn L. Ahern
Illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan
Tino Turtle Travels LLC
Silver: Peoples, Places & Cultures
Under The Tree Series:
Under The Tree
With You Always
If You Love Me So Much
by Danielle Leibovici LMFT
Illustrated by Julia Gabrielov
Under The Tree Press
Silver: Series
We Serve Too! Series:
We Serve Too! A Child’s Deployment Book
We Serve Too! 2 A Child’s Reunion Book
We Serve Too! The Homecoming Book
by Paula J. Johnson
Illustrated by Kathleen Edick
Wee The People Publishing
Silver: Series
What Does It Mean To Be Safe?
by Rana DiOrio
Illustrated by Sandra Salsbury
Little Pickle Press
Gold: Health & Safety
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine
(and Activity & Idea Book)
by Julia Cook
Illustrated by Anita Dufalla
National Center for Youth Issues
Gold: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Wings Within
by Franklin Hill, PhD
Illustrated by Aries Cheung
Illumination Arts
Gold: Values & Life Lessons
(Your Name) and the Stonkeropolous
A Personalized Adventure Story
by Lori Kretchmer
Illustrated by Valeria Lopez and Shayla Hall
Champion Me Books LLC
Gold: eBook
(Your Name) vs the Scribble Monster
A Personalized Adventure Story
by Lori Kretchmer
Illustrated by Valeria Lopez and Sophie Durand
Champion Me Books LLC
Gold: eBook
Juvenile Level 1 Books (Ages 5 – 8)
Budding Reader Series:
Set 1: Cat and Rat (Ten Books)
Set 2: Wit and Kit (Ten Books)
Set 3: Bugs (Ten Books)
by Melinda Thompson and Melissa Ferrell
Illustrated by Doug Oglesby
Devonhall Publishing
Gold: Series (Early Reader eBooks)
Editor In Chief – Beginning 1 (Grades 2 – 3):
Grammar Disasters and Punctuation Faux Pas
by Cherie A. Plant and Stephanie W. Stevens
The Critical Thinking Company
Gold: Non-Fiction
Everyone Has Hope
by Jason S. Lynch
Illustrated by Cole Hale
Headline Kids
Silver: Inspirational / Motivational
Loukoumi’s Celebrity Cookbook
Featuring Favorite Childhood Recipes By Over 50 Celebrities
by Nick Katsoris
NK Publications Inc.
Silver: Cooking & Food
Molly’s Organic Farm
by Carol L. Malnor and Trina L. Hunner
Illustrated by Trina L. Hunner
Dawn Publications
Gold: Fiction – General
Nuzzle: Love Between A Boy And His Service Dog
by Donnie Kanter Winokur
Illustrated by Jodee Kulp
Better Endings New Beginnings
Gold: Inspirational / Motivational
Nuzzle: Love Between A Boy And His Service Dog (Audio Book)
by Donnie Kanter Winokur
Illustrated by Jodee Kulp
Better Endings New Beginnings
Gold: Audio Book
The Hero in Me
by Susan Fitzsimonds
Illustrated by Jeff Covieo
Ferne Press
Gold: Fiction – General
The Tails of Castle Hill Acres
by Valerie Grimes
Illustrated by Kael Little
Tate Publishing
Silver: Fiction
You are a Social Detective!
Explaining Social Thinking to Kids
by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke
Illustrated by Kelly Knopp
The North River Press
Silver: Self-Improvement
Juvenile Level 2 Books (Ages 9 – 12)
Chillax!:
How Ernie Learns to Chill Out, Relax, and Take Charge of His Anger
by Marcella Marino Craver
Illustrated by Amerigo Pinelli
Magination Press
Gold: Self-Improvement
Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah
by Lee Edward Fodi
Brown Books Publishing Group
Gold: Fantasy, Myths & Legends
My Horse Samson
by Ashley Ball
Headline Kids
Silver: Non-Fiction
Storee Wryter Gets A Dog
by Barbara Simpson Carducci
Illustrated by Kathy Hoyt
Tate Publishing
Gold: Fiction
True Brit: Beatrice – 1940
by Rosemary Zibart
Ilustrated by George Lawrence
Artemesia Publishing
Gold: Historical Fiction
You are a Social Detective!
Explaining Social Thinking to Kids
by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke
Illustrated by Kelly Knopp
The North River Press
Silver: Self-Improvement
Young Adult Books (Ages 12 & Up)
Crypto Mind Benders Classic Jokes:
Deductive and Mathematical Reasoning Skills
by Nile Duppstadt II
The Critical Thinking Company
Gold: Activities, Crafts & Hobbies
Extreme Hazard!
(A Thunderbirds Novel)
by Joan Marie Verba
FTL Publications
Silver: Fantasy, Myths & Legends
How To Train Your Parents in 6 1/2 Days:
A teen’s guide to raising people you can live with
by Margit Crane, MA, MS, MEd
CreateSpace
Silver: Non-Fiction
Launch Out Into The Deep! (eBook)
by Acacia Slaton Beumer with Aaron L. Slaton
Inspiring Ready Writer/Create Space
Gold: eBook (Religion & Spirituality)
Mathematical Reasoning Middle School Supplement (Grades 7 – 9)
by Darin Beigie
The Critical Thinking Company
Gold: Non-Fiction
Still Skating Forward
by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz
Comfort Publishing
Silver: Non-Fiction
The Grief Recovery Kit:
A Young Person’s Guide Through the Journey of Grief
by Tanya Kilgore
Aepisaurus Publishing
Gold: Self-Improvement
The Sex EDcylopedia:
A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Sexuality, For the Modern, Male Teen
by Jo Langford, MA
The Nazca Plains Corporation
Gold: Reference & Study Guides
Adult Books
10 Things Not to Say to Your Gifted Child:
One Family’s Perspective
by Nancy N. Heilbronner, Jennifer Heilbronner Munoz, Sarah Heilbronner and Joshua Heilbronner
Great Potential Press
Gold: Parenting – Special & Exceptional Needs
Breastfeeding Around the World
(Amamantar alrededor del mundo)
by Stephanie Maze
Art Direction by Alexandra Littlehales
Moonstone Press LLC
Silver: Health, Nutrition, Fitness & Safety
Fabulous In Flats:
Putting my best foot forward!
by Mary T. Wagner
iUniverse
Gold: Inspirational / Motivational
Food Field To Fork:
How to Grow Sustainably, Shop Wisely, Cook Nutritiously, and Eat Deliciously
by Anita M. Kobuszewski
AnitaBeHealthy Publishing
Silver: Health, Nutrition, Fitness & Safety
Hello Gorgeous!:
A Journey of Faith, Love and Hope
by Kim and Mike Becker
Corby Books
Silver: Inspirational / Motivational
Helping Gifted Children Soar:
A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers, 2nd Edition
by Carol Strip Whitney PhD with Gretchen Hirsch
Gold: Parenting – Special & Exceptional Needs
Hubble Reveals Creation by an Awe-Inspiring Power
by J. Paul Hutchins
Imagination Publishing
Silver: Inspirational / Motivational
I Am In Here:
The Journey of a Child with Autism Who Cannot Speak but Finds Her Voice
by Elizabeth M. Bonker and Virginia G. Breen
Baker Publishing Group
Gold: Biographies & Memoirs
In On It:
What Adoptive Parents Would Like You To Know About Adoption.
A Guide for Relatives and Friends.
by Elisabeth O’Toole
Fig Press
Gold: Adoption
My Child Is Sick!
by Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP
American Academy of Pediatrics
Gold: Parenting – Health, Nutrition, Fitness & Safety
Nurturing Brilliance:
Discovering and Developing Your Child’s Gifts
by Janine Walker Caffrey EdD
Great Potential Press
Gold: Parenting – Special & Exceptional Needs
Pines Picks:
A Kids’ Guide To The Best Things To Eat And Drink In New York City
by David D. Pines
Conifer Press
Silver: Travel
Searching For Cecy:
Reflections On Alzheimer’s
by Judy Prescott
Live Consciously Publishing
Gold: Poetry
Secrets from the Sofa:
A Psychologist’s Guide to Achieving Personal Peace
by Dr. Kenneth Herman
iUniverse
Silver: Self-Improvement
The Cupcake Diaries
by Katherin Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne
HarperOne
Gold: Cooking, Food & Wine
The Opium Equation (A Cat Enright Mystery)
by Lisa Wysocky
Cool Titles LLC
Silver: Fiction
Your Family Matters:
Solutions to Common Parental Dilemmas
by Dr. Keith Kanner
Love Your Life Publishing Inc.
Gold: Parenting – General
Toys, Games & Puzzles
Fastrack: Ready, Aim, Score!
by Blue Orange Games
Gold: Ages 5 & Up
Glow-in-the-Dark Lab
by SmartLab Toys
Silver: Ages 7 & Up
Lids ‘n Lizards
by Super Duper Publications
Gold: Ages 4 & Up
Pirate Talk
by Super Duper Publications
Gold: Ages 4 – 10
Rollick!
The Hysterical Game of Clues and Collaboration
by The Game Chef
Gold: Ages 10 & Up
Spot It!
by Blue Orange Games
Gold: Ages 7 & Up
Tell Tale
by Blue Orange Games
Gold: Ages 5 & Up
Weird & Wacky Contraption Lab
by SmartLab Toys
Silver: Ages 8 & Up
Educational Products
Alphabeasts 15″ Plush Doll
by Alpha Toys LLC
Gold: Ages 6 Mos. & Up
Mead Writing Fundamentals:
4-in-1 Learn to Letter with Guidelines
Learn to Letter with Raised Ruling
Capital Letter Stories
by MeadWestvaco
Gold: PreK – 1st Grade
My Talking Toddler Early Communication Development System (Complete DVD Set)
by My Talking Toddler Inc.
Silver: 6 Mos. – 5 Years
Rusty & Rosy Reading
by Waterford Institute
Gold: PK – 2nd Grade
The Anxiety Free Child Program:
Advanced Strategies for Overcoming Your Child’s Anxiety
by Rich Presta and Dr. Cheryl Lane
Evolution 2 Media, Inc.
Gold: Adults
The Metric Family Kit
by AMO Publishing
Silver: Ages 8 & Up
The Most Complete Student Success System (MCS3)
by EduNova
Silver: Middle School – College
Gear & Accessories
AnimaLamp
by Mobi Technologies Inc.
Gold
Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail
by Munchkin
Gold
Baby Fun Belt
by Baby Fun Belt
Silver
Bamboobies Nursing Pads
by Soft Style Inc.
Gold
Buckle Guard PRO
by McNaughton Inc.
Gold
ezShade
by Solar Eclipz
Gold
Headphonies
by Mobi Technologies Inc.
Gold
Hulabye Happy Changer
by Hulabye LLC
Gold
Karibu Folding Bath
by Karibu Baby Limited
Gold
Kowalli Baby Carrier Cover
by Kowalli LLC
Silver
Lay-n-Go LITE
18″ Travel Play Mat & Storage
by Lay-no-Go LLC
Gold
magicJack Plus
by magicJack VocalTec
Silver
Munchkin Infant Safety Gate
by Munchkin
Gold
Oh Katy One-Size Pocket Diaper
by Oh Katy
Silver
Sippy Sure® The Medicine Dispensing Sippy Cup
by Iatrical Innovations, LLC
Gold
Soft OrthoStar Pacifier
by Nuk
Gold
SwimZip Rashguard
by SwimZip
Gold
Teamson Kids – Sunny Safari Time Out Chair
by Teamson Design Group
Gold
The Outback Baby Carrier
by Onya Baby
Gold
Personal Use Products
BabySpa: Pampered by Nature
Stage 1 – Newborn to Crawler
Stage 2 – Walker to 4 Years
Born To Nurture Gift Basket
by Expro3 LLC
Gold
Blamtastic Lip Balm
by Blamtastic
Gold
Booty Blamtastic Diaper Rash Relief Stick
by Baby Blamstastic
Gold
Eye Know All-In-One Eye Serum
by Mama Mio
Gold
Skin Tight Toning Serum
by Mama Mio
Gold
Apps & Software
ABC’s with Bingzy Bee: Phonics
Game App for iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad
by Bing Note, Inc.
Gold: Ages 2 – 6
All About You, All About Me Fun Deck Mobile App
Social Skills App for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad & Android
by Super Duper Publications
Gold: Ages 4 – 11
AmazingZoo
Book App for iPad
by idig co., ltd
Gold: Ages 3 & Up
Draw Write Read App for Kids
Game App for Nook Color and Nook Tablet
by Tikatok, a Barnes & Noble Company
Silver: Ages 5 – 12
Foodie The Bug
Game App for iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad
by MegaCubic Entertainment Inc.
Gold: Ages 6 & Up
Henry! you’re late AGAIN!
Book App for iPhone and iPad
by ZebraMinds Inc.
Gold: Ages 4 & Up
I, Trixie Who is Dog
Book App for iPad
by Auryn Inc.
Gold: Ages 4
Life360
Family Private Safety Channel for Smartphones
by Life360
Gold: Adults
My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle, Teacher for a Day
by Ruckus Media Group
Gold: Ages 2 to 10
Pirate Scribblebeard’s Treasure with Oscar & Josephine
Game App for iPad
by Kidoodle Apps
Gold: Ages 3 & Up
TNT Reading Tutor
by BrainTrain, Inc.
Silver: Grades PK – 3
Van Gogh and the Sunflowers
Book App for iPad
by Auryn Inc.
Gold: Ages 4 & Up
Webber HearBuilder Auditory Memory:
Strategic Memory Training for Listening – Home Edition
by Super Duper Publications
Gold: Ages 5 & Up
Webber HearBuilder Phonological Awareness:
Sound Awareness for Reading – Home Edition
by Super Duper Publications
Gold: Ages 4 – 11
Webber HearBuilder Sequencing:
2-6 Sequences – Home Edition
by Super Duper Publications
Gold: Ages 5 & Up
Audio Experiences
Building A Monster (CD and Monster Kit)
by AMO Publishing
Gold: Ages 8 & Up
Cha, Cha, Cha — French Learning Songs (CD)
by Whistlefritz LLC
Gold: Children All Ages
Viewing
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
by Twentieth Century Fox
Silver: Family
Spanish for Kids: La Fiesta de Fritzi (Fritzi’s Party)(DVD)
by Whistlefritz LLC
Gold: Ages 2 – 7
Online Resources
8Moms.com by Kidville
Gold: Family / Parenting
Cool School – Where Peace Rules!
Silver: Children (Ages 4 – 8)
Eat My Dust Virtual World
Gold: Children (Boys 5 & Up)
LifeCubby
Gold: Family / Parenting
LuckyKat TV
Gold: Children (Grades K – 6)
Reading Kingdom
Silver: Children (Ages 4 – 10)
TeenLife.com
Gold: Teens / Young Adults
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Fashion Bracelets
by Creativity For Kids / Faber-Castell
Gold: Ages 7 & Up
Fashion Headbands
by Creativity For Kids / Faber-Castell
Gold: Ages 5 & Up
Feather Fashions
by Creativity For Kids / Faber-Castell
Gold: Ages 7 & Up
Make Your Own Cupcake Fairies
by Creativity For Kids / Faber-Castell
Silver: Ages 6 & Up
MOGO Charms and Charmbands
by MOGO Design Inc.
Gold
Shrinky Dinks Princess Castle
by Creativity For Kids / Faber-Castell
Silver: Ages 7 & Up
Wallscapes Flower Garden
by SmartLab Toys
Gold: Ages 7 & Up
Video Games
Free Realms™
MMO Game
by Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Gold: E10+
Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures™
MMO Game
by Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Gold: E10+
