2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Memoir, Inspirational
Clay Blankenship offers a rare look behind the badge, revealing what it’s like to wear the uniform, face danger, and eventually trade it all in for a keyboard and a mission to protect people in an entirely new way.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Memoir, Inspirational
In this testament to the power of faith, Dustin shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, hunger, and fear, revealing the hard-won lessons that built resilience, courage, and compassion.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Memoir, Inspirational
Raw, real, and unfiltered, this is a firsthand account of not only a depraved tale of child abuse-but the courage that can lead a survivor to a life beyond abuse.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Middle Grade
“A clever story that hits all the right notes.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Can the Pixel Players find a way to restore harmony before music is lost forever? And what happens when their parents start to notice that something truly magical is happening to their children?
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Middle Grade
Twins Jessica and Oliver face a variety of challenges—from battling living-room décor, to daring rescues, to bungling doctors—on their Journey to Superhero School..
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Middle Grade
Icky, a quirky girl with humorous ADHD impulses, leaves on a quest to find her true family. After meeting a mysterious Old Lady who appears on a magical boat, the girl has one night to decide her fate.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Middle Grade
Starting with nothing more than silkworm eggs, cotton seeds, a mulberry tree, and their imagination, Maya and Rumi transform both their backyard and the planet into a world of wonder and sustainability, one stitch at a time.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Middle Grade
Smarty and Moody are young brains who do things that many kids do. In this book, they teach children in a fun way to do these activities smartly and safely, protecting their brains.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Mystery
“Death may not be funny, but Dean’s warmth and humor are sure to make you smile.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
After a body is discovered on her property, veterinarian Ginny Reese and her loyal dog Remington must uncover the truth behind her high school classmate’s death. And if Ginny isn’t careful, she and Remy will end up in the killer’s sights as well.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Mystery
In a game where every move could be your last, rookie detective Sydney Livingstone must navigate betrayal, buried secrets, and a killer who always seems one step ahead.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Mystery
Holiday festivities in tiny Anderson, Montana take an unexpected turn when a welfare check becomes a murder investigation. In the shadow of murder, secrets come to light.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Mystery
Young women have gone missing and unmissed, until the wrong one disappears. Sheriff Peter Elliott faces a ticking clock, self-doubt, and bad press in his race to find Stacey before it’s too late.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Mystery
Considered the unsolvable crime, cattle mutilation is tied to murder. With emotions running high in Anderson, Montana, Sheriff Elliott is determined to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victims.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Mystery, Crime
“A mystery that pulls you deep into Chicago’s race culture.” — The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Eddie and Mike must navigate a treacherous world where hidden agendas, rival trainers, migrants, gamblers, and mobsters converge. With time running out, they must find a killer before the trail goes cold.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Mystery, Crime
A grisly murder shatters the tranquility of a small Montana town. Sheriff Peter Elliott and his crew dust off their investigative skills and hurry to solve the case before more town folk fall victim.
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2025 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Mystery, Crime
After Sarah is found dead at a reunion, her best friend Clive is determined to uncover the truth. He joins forces with an ex-cop, and together they unearth long-buried grudges, dark secrets, and dangerous lies.
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