Book Categories

Fiction Categories

Contemporary Christian Fiction – Faith-driven stories set in modern-day contexts, where faith transforms characters and inspires readers.
Historical Christian Fiction – Immersive narratives set in past eras, blending accurate history with biblical values.
Biblical Fiction – Creative retellings or dramatizations of biblical narratives that highlight God's redemptive work.
Christian Romance – Love stories grounded in God's design for relationships and infused with hope.
Christian Mystery/Suspense – Faith-based thrillers or suspenseful plots that keep the readers engaged while pointing to truth.
Christian Fantasy – Imaginative worlds rich with symbolic adventures, allegory and redemptive themes revealing deep spiritual lessons.
Christian Science Fiction – Futuristic or speculative fiction infused with biblical themes.
Christian Allegory – Symbolic storytelling that conveys timeless spiritual truths through metaphor.
Christian Young Adult Fiction – Impactful, relevant stories for teens and young adults that stir faith and inspire bold living.
Christian Children's Fiction –Engaging, biblically grounded stories designed for young hearts.
Inspirational Short Story Collection - Collections of brief, faith-filled narratives that uplift and inspire.
Debut Christian Fiction – Recognizing first novels from new Christian authors that deeply move readers toward God.
Inspirational Romance Novella – Short-form romantic fiction centered on biblical values and heartfelt emotions.
Faith-based Adventure Fiction – Action-driven stories where characters' journeys lead to spiritual breakthroughs.

Nonfiction Categories

Christian Living – Practical guidance for applying biblical truths to everyday life living out the Christian faith.
Spiritual Growth/Discipleship – Resources for deepening one’s walk with Christ.
Christian Biography – True life stories of Christians whose faith inspires others.
Christian Memoir – Personal faith journeys that testify to God's grace and power.
Christian Leadership – Guiding leaders to serve with biblical integrity and vision through story and example.
Christian Marriage & Family – Strengthening marriages and families through biblical principles through story.
Christian Parenting – Raising children in the faith through story and example.
Missions & Evangelism – Evangelism works inspiring bold witness through story.
Christian Social Issues – Addressing today's challenges on cultural and moral topics with transformative hope through the perspective of faith and story.
Christian History – Documenting and reflecting on Christianity's impact through the ages through story.
Marketplace Ministry – Encouraging faith integration in business, career, and the workplace through testimonies.

Children's & Youth Nonfiction Awards

Children’s Bible Storybook - Engaging retellings of Bible stories leaving a lasting spiritual legacy in children.
Children’s Christian Nonfiction – Educational books that nurture biblical knowledge and character.
Youth Christian Nonfiction – Equipping and encouraging teens to live boldly for Christ.
Christian Illustrated Biography for Kids – True stories of faithful believers told for young readers

Special Awards

Visual stories of Faith – Illustrated works with images that tell a story and speak God's truth.

Best Cover Design – Artwork that instantly conveys the book's message and captures the story.

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