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⏳Don’t wait—early-bird pricing ends today!

It's your last chance to lock in the lowest entry fees for the 2027 IPPY Awards. Join thousands of authors and publishers who have gained recognition and credibility through this prestigious program.

Enter now at link in bio. by @ippyawards

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The Battle of Adwa is a 2026 IPPY Bronze Medalist! 🥉

Author Alem Aweke Embiale brings a powerful chapter of African and world history to young readers, with the book recognized in the Multicultural Non-Fiction – Juvenile/Young Adult category.

At the heart of The Battle of Adwa is Ethiopia's historic 1896 victory over Italy. Through vibrant storytelling and illustrations, readers are introduced to Emperor Menelik II, Empress Taytu, and the diverse Ethiopian people who came together to defend their country’s independence.

More than a story about a battle, the book highlights courage, resilience, unity, and pride in one's identity while bringing Ethiopia's history and cultural heritage to life.

Congratulations, Alem! We’re excited to celebrate The Battle of Adwa among our 2026 IPPY Medalists. by @ippyawards

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19 days ago

Your book is published. Now, where could it take you next? 📚

The ideas within your book could become a course, inspire a workshop, or even lead to your next speaking opportunity.

Dive into our latest blog at the link in bio to discover how you can take your indie book beyond the bookshelf and use it to build a larger platform. by @ippyawards

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24 days ago

I’m thrilled to share that BLACK SUN RISING has won Silver in the IPPY Awards’ Suspense/Thriller category.

It’s an honor to see this book recognized alongside so many talented authors and thrilling stories.

Thank you to everyone who has read BLACK SUN RISING, recommended it, shared it, and followed Marko Zorn on this wild ride. 🔥

#thrillerbook #thrillercommunity #bookrecs #mustreads #bookaward by @ippyawards

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a month ago

We are so proud of Pablo Ribeiro Dias for winning Bronze in the Science category at the 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs)! 🎉🌱⁠
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Climate Changed: The Science of Sustainability and How Each of Us Can Do Our Part is a thoughtful, accessible look at the science of sustainability and the ways we can each play a meaningful role in creating a better future.⁠
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We’re so happy to see Pablo’s work recognized with this wonderful honor. Congratulations, Pablo! 💚

Check out Climate Changed in our link in bio. 🌲 taken in Asheville, North Carolina by @ippyawards

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There was a time when writing a #childrensbook was simply a dream of mine.

I dreamed of creating stories that children might hold in their hands, read with someone they love, and maybe even learn something they’d carry with them forever.

And then, somehow, that dream became real.

Today, I have the incredible honour of calling The Road to You an IPPY Gold Medal–winning book. 🥹🏅

This book holds a piece of my heart in every page. It was written to offer hope to so many mothers on their road to motherhood … and perhaps serve one day as a reminder to those children of the incredible strength it took to bring them into this world.

To see something that once existed only as an idea, a little dream I wasn’t quite sure would ever happen, receive this kind of recognition is incredibly humbling.

So grateful for this one. For the journey. For every person who has supported my books. And for the reminder to keep making room for the dreams that quietly live in our hearts. 🤍☁️

#author #motherhood #infertility by @ippyawards

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Just got my award package from IPPY! Love the Gold medal and 'The Governor's Granddaughter' is delighted to wear it. by @ippyawards

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With Him, All Things are Pasta-Bowl. - ProvHerbs 3:35
🙏🏻🍝 RAmen

Best Holiday Book 2026 @ippyawards

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#pastafarian #spaghetti #fsm #spaghettimonster by @ippyawards

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A very special package arrived today… 👀

I’ve been waiting for this one for a while, and it finally arrived.

Let’s just say… what’s inside definitely deserves a special place in my home. 🥹

#medalwinner #independentpublisher #indieauthor #awardwinningbook #awardwinning by @ippyawards

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2 months ago

How Deep Is the Wound? is a 2026 IPPY Bronze Medalist! 🥉

Author Antonieta Contreras has spent years teaching the ideas behind her book, so seeing that work recognized in the Psychology/Mental Health category has been especially meaningful.

“Publishing what I've been teaching for years and being recognized by it has really made my life more whole and my days more amazing,” she shared.

At the heart of How Deep Is the Wound? is an idea Antonieta believes can change the way people understand what they’re going through: emotional struggles, wounds, injuries, and trauma aren’t necessarily the same thing.

“Distinguishing between emotional struggles, wounds, injuries, and trauma isn't just a clinical exercise — it's a framework that changes how people understand their own suffering.”

Now, the IPPY recognition is helping her bring that message to even more people. Antonieta is sharing the award through her Psychology Today platform and social media, as well as using it in outreach to clinicians and educators who may incorporate the book into training. She’s also developing a Spanish-language edition and hopes the recognition will help open doors with publishers and professional audiences in Spain and Latin America.

And for other independent authors wondering whether they should put their own work forward for an award, Antonieta encourages them not to wait until their book feels “established enough.”

“Write the book that only you can write, then trust that there are readers and reviewers who will recognize that.”

Congratulations, Antonieta! We’re proud to recognize How Deep Is the Wound? among our 2026 IPPY medalists. 🏅 by @ippyawards

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2 months ago

I got my award package from @ippyawards ! Harvesting Rosewater is the 2026 Gold Winner of the Independent Book Awards in Multicultural Fiction category! As someone who loves reading own voice / diverse stories, I’m particularly excited to have my novel be recognized in this sub genre! 🎉📚🥇🌹💧🎉📚🥇🌹💧#ownvoice #womensfiction #literaryfiction #bookclub #bookstagram @koehlerbookspub taken in Los Angeles, California by @ippyawards

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