Fiction:

Tanya Eby submitted “Tunnel Vision and Other Stories from the Edge”, designed by David Kolenda.

Joel Friedlander: Oh yes. Yes, yes, yes, love the spooky, textured look of this cover. Demands to be picked up.

Nonfiction:

Meg Akabas submitted “52 Weeks of Parenting Wisdom: Effective Strategies for Raising Happy, Responsible Kids”, designed by Julie Metz & Heidi North/Julie Metz Ltd.

“I asked Julie for a ‘minimalist’ look to convey the message that book’s content provides clear and concise advice. I asked for a single strong image that would communicate the book’s format — mastering one skill before moving on to the next, much like completing a puzzle, putting one piece in at a time.”

Joel Friedlander: Outstanding cover from a great designer with an assured mastery of typography, focus, and color choices.

New this month Gold Star winners:

Fiction: Danny Cameron, India Drummond, Laudea Martin, Laura Wright LaRoche, and Greg Ash.

Nonfiction: Eldon Sarte, Adam Bradley, John Moore Williams, and The Art Department.