Sales Post-IPPY

 

Sure, an IPPY award gives authors a boost of confidence, but even more so, it gives their books a boost on the market.  Past winners rave about the credibility of the IPPY awards, as well as the attention they receive from the shiny IPPY stickers on their covers.  Here is some feedback from those who have experienced the aftermath of an IPPY medal:     

 

“I was speaking to (a publisher I’d met at BookExpo) on the phone and she didn’t remember me, but then the moment I said that my book won the 2006 IPPY Award for Outstanding Book of the Year – Most Life Changing, she immediately perked up and went “OH.” She got really excited after that and wanted to hear more about my book. She was happily anticipating my book proposal. First, it shows how well-known and prestigious the IPPY award is. Just the name IPPY Award can knock down brick walls. Second, it’s a great example of how important it is for authors to submit their books to award contests.”

- Bronwyn Marmo, author of The Food is a Lie, the Truth is Within

“Equipped with these awards, the book has taken on a new life. We’ve had several reviewers who passed on the chance to review it the first time around offer to review it now. We’ve also had some paperback reprint interest and even some film interest.”

- Joan Schweighardt, author of 2004 winner, the historical thriller Gudrun’s Tapestry

“The fact is award stickers help to convince buyers to purchase. I’ve seen this happen with librarians — when faced with two competing titles and a limited acquisition budget the librarians will take the one that won an award, any award, over the title that doesn’t have an award to its credit. I’m confident that this same phenomena works for bookstore patrons browsing the shelves as well.”

- Jim Cox, Midwest Book Review

“It was always going to be difficult for me to do business all the way from Australia. You and your awards have provided a “foot in the door” in the US market for me, which I thoroughly appreciate!”

- Ronald Johnston, One Vision Books, Brisbane, Australia

 

 

 

 

“MEMS and Nanotechnology for Kids” Earns Bronze

 

Tiny things reaped great rewards for Marlene Bourne.  The founder of Bourne Research LLC earned a bronze medal in the 2008 IPPY contest in the Juvenile-Teen-Y/A Non-fiction category for her book MEMS and Nanotechnology for Kids.  This book is an introduction to modern technology, exploring MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and nanomaterials, and their uses in today’s society.  MEMS and Nanotechnology for Kids, directed mainly toward 11 to 14-year-olds, is vibrant and easy to read, sure to spark the interest of young scientists as well as adults.    View the book’s press release  

The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones

 

Last month, Dr. Michael E. Platt received a bronze medal in the Most Progressive Health Book category of the 2008 IPPYs.  His book, titled The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones—How I Lost my: Fatigue, Hot Flashes, ADHD, ADD, Fibromyalgia, PMS, Osteoporosis, Weight, Sexual Dysfunction, Anger, Migraines…, is a revolutionary book that explains how balancing one’s hormones results in better health.  Interesting yet easy-to-follow, this book has received widespread praise.  Mort Farina, R.Ph., a longtime colleague, says of Dr. Platt, “He is a brilliant diagnostician.  His book is an example of the way medicine should be practiced.” 

 

View the author’s website 

12th Annual IPPY Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles

view from the 54^th floor of the Wells Fargo Building

This year’s IPPY Awards ceremony was as exciting as ever, held on May 30th on the 54th floor of the Wells Fargo Building in Los Angeles.  IPPY winners came from all corners of the United States–as well as one from London–for the big event, which was held on the first day of the annual BookExpo America.  Please view our “2008 Awards Wrap-up” page (top bar).  Also, check out our photo slideshow from the event.  The 2008 IPPY contest was a huge success, and we are truly grateful for all of the entrants.  We look forward to the outstanding books that independent authors will bring for ‘09!

2008 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

As this year’s IPPY contest has come to a close, Jenkins Group, Inc. is now accepting entries for our second annual Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards.  This awards contest is run similarly to the IPPYs.  Our team of judges presents gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top books in each of 30 categories, which range from toddler picture books to young adult fiction.  The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards’ mission is to “bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and life-long reading”.  Last year’s inaugural Moonbeam Awards were quite successful, drawing 862 entries from 45 states, 6 Canadian provinces, and 7 countries overseas.  This year, we will accept books until August 16, 2008.  Learn how to enter!