FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 1, 2025

The Faith & Fellowship Book Festival Announces the Winners of this year’s Angel Book Awards.

Nonfiction

Honorable Mention – A Trustworthy Anchor: God’s Hope & Encouragement in the Storms of Life by Shirley Quiring Mozena

Third place – 25 Symbols of Christmas: Finding Jesus—A Devotional by Annie Yorty

Second place – Reclaimed: A Course to Guide You Through Betrayal & Infidelity Trauma by Stephanie Broersma

First place – Stitching Your Story Piece by Peace: A 13 Week Devotional Pursuing the Peace of God by Naomi Fata

Children’s ages 2-8

Honorable Mention – Little Sprout Says Yes! by Jennifer E. Tirrell, Illustrated by Lissette Blanco

Third place – Phooey Kerflooey vs. The Fancy, Fancy Teacup: Phooey Tales, Spring #1 by Kristin Joy Wilks

Second place – I Don’t Like Kindness (Picking the Fruit (of the Spirit)) Book #3 by Dawn Caldwell De Wulf, Illustrated by Jen Grafton

First place – When I Talk to God, I Talk about Feelings

by Chrissy Metz & Bradley Collins, Illustrated by Lisa Fields

Children’s ages 8-12

Honorable Mention – Just a Piece of Stone by Mary Ann Hake

Third Place – Disaster! Around the Bend by P. Lynn Halliday

Second Place – Road Trip Redemption, Book 3 in Road Trip Rescue, by Becca Wierwille

First Place – Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers by Michelle Medlock Adams & Wendy Hinote Lanier

Young Adult

Third Place – The Painted Fairytale by Lara d’Entremont, Illustrated by Ellie Tran

Second Place – Ride a Summer Wind by Ann Cavera

First Place – The Revelation of Emery Audubon by Ann Roecker

Historical Fiction

Honorable Mention – Heidi’s Faith, Rugged Cross Ranch, Book 4 by Jill Dewhurst

Third place – Whatever it Takes: A Split-Time Sisters in Arms Novel by Sarah Hanks

Second place – A Song of Deliverance, The Singing Silver Mine, Book 1 by Donna Wichelman

First place – What I Left For You, Echoes of the Past, Book 3 by Liz Tolsma

Mystery/Suspense

Honorable Mention – Inheritance, The Seekers Series, Book 2 by J.A. Webb

Third place – Waterfall, The Waterfall Mysteries by Linda K. Rodante

Second place – Death Under the Ice, Trouble in Pleasant Valley, Book 4 by Deborah Sprinkle

First place – Lethal Standoff by DiAnn Mills

Contemporary

Honorable Mention – Every Life Filled with Purpose, A Weldon Novel, Book 3 by Shelia Stovall

Honorable Mention – Take My Hand by Ane Mulligan

Honorable Mention – Love’s True Home, True Calling, Book 2 by Lori DeJong

Third place – Escape to Whispering Creek by Barbara M. Britton

Second place – Love’s True Measure, True Calling, Book 3 by Lori DeJong

First place – New Creations by Sarah Hanks

Speculative

Third place – Bronze Circle by Becky A. Little

Second place – Starry Starry Night, Time Passengers Novel by D.K. Till

First place – The Root of the Matter, The American Puritans, Book 1 by Lynne Basham Tagawa

Novella

Third place – Heart of Honor, Hearts of the West, Book 3 by Patience O’Brien

Second place – Nazar’s Journey, Time Passengers Novel by Paul T. Mascia

First place – Jingle Bell Matchmakers, from A Match Made at Christmas by Lori DeJong

The purpose of the awards is to promote excellent books with a Christian worldview. The fees help support the Faith & Fellowship Book Festival, whose purpose is to connect readers with Christian authors. The judges are independent avid readers and not affiliated with the Faith & Fellowship Book Festival. FFBF is an activity within the Mordecai Brown Legacy Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity.