Congrats to Dharma Le, Bronze medalist in the 2024 Moonbeam Awards for Larry the Lobster Has Lupus! 🦞📚 This kid-friendly book helps young readers understand and navigate life with lupus. Kudos on your well-earned award and your inspiring efforts to empower children.

⏰ Don’t miss the early-bird deadline! Pricing for the 2025 Moonbeam Awards increases at midnight. Submit your children’s book now to save on entry fees. Enter now: bit.ly/3DHPUjK

🐾 Meet Amulya Veldanda Vadali—2024 Moonbeam Silver Medalist for I’ll Be Your Friend Forever, inspired by her late golden retriever, Cosmo. She turned grief into a message of comfort and hope. Read her journey on our blog: bit.ly/4mssLUn

Want to inspire a lifelong love of reading in the children in your life? 📚✨ In our latest blog, discover fun, practical tips to help kids discover the joy of books—from letting them choose what they read to creating cozy storytime rituals. Read more: bit.ly/3FnVQ2D

Bringing a children’s book to life takes more than just words, it takes the perfect illustrator to make your story shine! ✨ Check out our latest blog to discover inspiring, practical tips for finding the right artistic partner for your book. Read more: bit.ly/3Fzv9Z4

This month’s blog dives into 5 essential elements that make a book Moonbeam-worthy, from storytelling and illustration to layout and print quality. 🌟 Dive in to get all the tips: bit.ly/3GeNA5J

🏅Congrats to Cristy Robinson, Silver medalist in the 2024 Moonbeam Awards for Divided: Book One in the Divided Series! This fast-paced dystopian YA novel explores rebellion, resilience & the cost of freedom—perfect for fans of gripping, thought-provoking fiction.

Reminder: There are only 4 weeks left to enter the 2025 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards! ✨ From picture books and chapter books to middle school adventures and YA novels, there’s a category for every kind of storyteller. Submit by August 28: bit.ly/3DHPUjK

There's only 3 weeks left to enter the 2025 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards! 🌝 With categories for all age groups and genres, there’s a place for your story. 📅 Submit by August 28: bit.ly/3DHPUjK

📢 Calling all creators of children’s books! 🌙✨ There's only 2 weeks left to enter the 2025 Moonbeam Awards — a chance to have your story inspire young readers and shine on a national stage. Don’t let your story go unheard. Enter now: bit.ly/3DHPUjK

📚 Back-to-school season isn’t just for students—it’s a prime time for children’s book creators! From school visits to downloadable activity packs, discover 5 creative ways to connect with classrooms, boost book sales, and grow your audience this fall. bit.ly/4mJ8OYX

🌟 Only 7 days remain to enter the 2025 Moonbeam Awards! This is your opportunity to inspire young readers and have your children’s book recognized on a national stage. Enter now: bit.ly/3DHPUjK

✨ The final call is near! There's only a few days left to enter the 2025 Moonbeam Awards. Don’t miss your chance to shine on a national stage and inspire the next generation of readers. Enter now: bit.ly/3DHPUjK

⏳ It's your last chance to enter the 2025 Moonbeam Awards! ⏳ The deadline is here—don’t miss your chance to have your children’s book celebrated among the best of the year! Submit now: bit.ly/3DHPUjK

Judging starts soon! 👏 Make sure your book arrives by September 11 to be officially entered. If you’re unable to mail it, you can send a PDF to [email protected]. Have any questions? View our guidelines: bit.ly/3I1jJ1p

💡 The difference between a good children’s book and a great one? Characters that stick with kids long after the last page. Dive into our latest blog to learn 7 secrets to writing memorable characters: bit.ly/46aIYX2

The 2025 Moonbeam Awards judging is officially underway! ✨ Over the next month, our esteemed judges will carefully evaluate each entry, considering creativity, storytelling, design, and production quality. Stay tuned—medalists will be announced on or around October 9, 2025! 🏅

🎉 The results are in! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards medalists. ✨ See the full list of medalists: bit.ly/47rYzDq

“The award has given us the courage to continue in our work, and we're already working on book two!” - Sandra Hisakuni and illustrator Sofia Hisakuni, Silver Medalists in the 2024 Moonbeam Awards

We’re thrilled to share that submissions for the 2026 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards are now open! 🎉 Following an incredible 2025 season, we can’t wait to honor more amazing books that inspire the next generation of readers. Submit now: bit.ly/3DHPUjK