2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s, Inspirational
“Ben is truly today’s superhero!” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
With a little help, Ben T. Finnigan, a boy with ADHD who feels frustrated when his big emotions take over, discovers that his boundless energy, endless curiosity, and creativity are what make him extraordinary.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s, Inspirational
This is the magical story of a boy who grows up overnight—and must learn what it means to truly grow inside.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Children’s, Inspirational
The Knitting Queen first learned to knit when she was a young girl and this playful and whimsical book describes how she dreamed of all the wonderful things she could knit and placed no limits on her creations.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s, Picture Book
“For all the precious little monsters in your life.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Every monster is practicing their scariest roar, but when Meep tries, all that comes out is a squeaky little “meep.” The others laugh—until real trouble strikes, and Meep may be the only one who can save the day.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s, Picture Book
In this colorfully illustrated children’s story, after a little boy visits the beach, he drifts off to sleep while recalling the beautiful sights and sounds of the day.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Children’s, Picture Book
On a sweltering, sticky afternoon, Dallas Dingo cheerfully navigates the hotel’s elevator, zipping residents up and down with a bright smile. As more animals squeeze in, will they all manage to fit into the crowded, bustling elevator, or will someone be left behind?
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Children’s, Picture Book
Morgan sets out on an extraordinary adventure filled with friendship, self-realization, and God’s love to find the treasures and gifts, discovering that she is the most precious and valuable gift of all.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s, Picture Book
The Saga of the Single sock is a heartwarming, soulful story that both the reader and the listener will find sympathy with and the reward(s) at the end. There are multiple meanings within the story to be derived.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s, Picture Book
A young girl came to the beach to be alone, but she now finds herself surrounded by new elephant friends. The gentle giants amuse her, and what was once a plan to find some peace turns into a feast of fun!
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s, Picture Book
Brett the plesiosaur must swim deep into the ocean to bake cookies for his mom, but when his long neck isn’t strong enough to save him from the dangers in the darkness, who will be?
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s, Picture Book
This children’s poem paints an imaginative picture of butterflies gathering to make butter out of yellow flowers, sharing seasons, colors, and flower names along the way.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Children’s, Picture Book
The ambulance was on its way to pick up a patient when… A cat ran across the road in front of them. The driver hit the brakes but unfortunately hit the cat. Will his life be saved? A Veterinary tale.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Epic Fantasy
“If you want to get completely lost in a fantasy world, this is your book!” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
As Birk uncovers the shocking truth that the world he knows is a fraction of a far grander reality, he sets out on an epic quest. Will Birk and his new allies succeed in this high-stakes battle for the future of their world?
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Epic Fantasy
A chance encounter with a strong-willed princess and her band of youths drags Nal out of anonymity and into danger. Will he find this new existence even more merciless than the Wastes?
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Epic Fantasy
Between flirting with Greta, and being pulled into Mountainview’s paranormal problems, Lit discovers his heritage is part of something ancient and vindictive. His reputation has preceded him, and nightmares call his name.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Epic Fantasy
When a brutal force from beyond the stars strikes his world, Dark Angelus Everlast is thrust into command, forced to rally allies who doubt him even as the enemy tightens its grip.
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