The Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards recognizes the best books published in 2017 from small, indie, and university presses, as well as self-published authors. The program is administered by Foreword Reviews, a book review journal focusing on independently published books

See below for the full list of She Writes Press and SparkPress winners.

Bronze Winner – Multicultural
Murder Under the Fig Tree by Kate Jessica Raphael

Honorable Mention – Family & Relationships
Lost in the Reflecting Pool by Diane Pomerantz

Silver Winner – Grief/Grieving
Breaking Sad by Shelly Fisher and Jennifer Jones

Gold Winner – Pets & Animals
Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse by Carlyn Montes De Oca

Gold Winner – Fantasy
The Infinite Now by Mindy Tarquini