2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s
“So much fun you won’t realize how much you’re learning along the way.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
From the depths of the African savannah to the comfort of suburban backyards, these heart-warming stories explore themes of friendship, courage, and the delicate balance between the human and insect worlds.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s
He was just an average kid… until the map of a hundred kings’ treasure called his name. All the hidden answers would be revealed in The Secret Book, if only all of its pages weren’t left entirely blank…
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Children’s
When C.C. meets a boy on the Civil War Battlefield near her home, he disappears right before her eyes. C.C. must uncover the truth about the disappearing boy, and why he haunts the Battlefield.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Children’s
Discovering the power of “why”, a curious little girl named Ella navigates the enchanting world of questions, leading to imaginative escapades that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary discoveries.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s
Hope is a little girl who, with help from her magical friends from the forest, finds a way to release her pain and forgive.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s
Grumpy the Iguana and the Green Parrot go on a fishing adventure, where they experience the thrill of catching the biggest fish, but also the unexpected twist of finding a new friend, a Giant Sea Turtle in need of help.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s, Christian
“An adorable story to soothe the worrying Mable in all of us.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Mable discovers that she can find worries everywhere she looks. So what will she do with all of these worries she’s collected? Perhaps she can let someone else take care of them for her.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s, Christian
As three small children walk home from the schoolhouse, they talk about what their teacher taught them, that the people in the Bible who did great things for God weren’t always the bravest, or the smartest or the strongest!
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s, Educational
“Therapy for kids wrapped in a colorful, engaging story.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
This exciting children’s book features a section for parents and other readers to consider additional parenting material focusing upon issues raised in the story.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s, Educational
Learn the secrets of how plants grow and the important role of insects in the creation of a thriving garden. Ezra the earthworm proves that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference.
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Third Place: Children’s, Educational
This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the early life of George Washington, showing how the boy who loved the outdoors, helped on the farm, and dreamed big grew into one of America’s most important figures.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Children’s, Educational
This book eases children’s’ fears about getting a haircut as it illustrates and discusses the potential problems that might scare a child who needs one.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s, Educational
This book teaches children about the issue of litter and how to help keep the Earth clean.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s, Holiday
“A holly, jolly story that teaches problem solving.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Maddie and her siblings face the challenge of their youngest sister being hospitalized on Christmas Eve and their mother staying in the hospital with her. How will they get everything ready for Christmas?
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s, Holiday
The story of a candle that feels small and insignificant and one day is put to the test and finds out that we all are unique and many times our gifts are hidden waiting to be discovered.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Children’s, Holiday
Who says you can’t have it all?! Tired of re-runs of unimaginative adventure stories and looking for one new and different? We need a good laugh… for real. This comedic adventure has both action and—humor!
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