We are pleased to announce the finalists for this year's SCWC Notable Book Awards.
The SCWC Notable Book Awards were founded in 2018 and recognize outstanding accomplishments in publishing in the prior calendar year. The books are recognized for their quality writing and design, as well as their meaningful Christian message. The books are judged by Southern Christian Writers Conference staff and additional writing and publishing professionals.
This year's finalists are:
Fiction, Traditionally Published
Love Found in Cranberry Cove, by June Foster (Forget Me Not Romances)
My Dear Miss Dupre, by Grace Hitchcock (Bethany House)
Triple Threat, by Jason Rash (Soncoast Publishing)
Fiction, Self-Published
The Proposal, by Tanya Evanston
A Place in Time, by Carole Lehr Johnson
The Bachelorettes of the Bible, by Theresa Wilson
Nonfiction, Traditionally Published
Life on Pause: Learning to Wait Well, by Candy Arrington (Bold Vision Books)
Sober Cycle: Pedaling through Recovery One Day at a Time, by Sherry Hoppen (New Hope Publishers)
Struggling Toward Hope: Life After the Death of a Spouse, by Bob Terry (Soncoast Publishing)
Nonfiction, Self-Published
The Metanoia Path: A Body, Mind, & Spirit Journey, by Pam Frazier
I Will Rescue You: The Rescuing Ministry of God, by Gary Hardin
Goodnight, Sweetheart: A Story of Faith, Hope, and Love, by Alan Johnston
Devotional
Love the Narrow Path: A 90-Day Devotional for Walking with God, by George Cargill (New Hope Publishers)
Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness, by Tracy Crump (CrossLink Publishing)
Who Will You Be in the Midst of Your Storm: Devotions to Strengthen Your Spirit and Fuel Your Faith, by Virginia Denmark (Lifewise Books)
Children's/Young Adult
I Want a Water Buffalo for Christmas, by Judy Ducharme (Ambassador International)
The Stars in April, by Peggy Wirgau (Illuminate YA)
Twas the Season of Advent, by Glenys Nellist (ZonderKidz)
Our judges had a HUGE job narrowing down to these finalists, after receiving an outstanding selection of quality novels, nonfiction books, devotionals, and books for children and young adults. We congratulate all of you who submitted your books to the contest; you should ALL be very proud of what you've accomplished in the last year.
The winner in each category will be announced at the SCWC Notable Book Awards Ceremony on Jan. 22 in conjunction with the 2022 Virtual Southern Christian Book Expo. Finalists, their families, and local SCWC members are invited to attend the ceremony, which will be held at The Alabama Baptist headquarters in Birmingham. The ceremony will also be broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube.
Congratulations to our 18 finalists, and good luck.
And thank you to everyone who submitted your books to this year's contest. Job well done!