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Latest news • September 12, 2026
Johanna Vendel receives an International Christian Book Award in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for her memoir Unseen Tears, Beneath the Mask!
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01IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL HOPE BOOK AWARDS BRING AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2026 TO MINNESOTA International authors, award-winning books, inspiring speakers, and stories of hope will take center stage October 17 at the Wyndham Bloomington – Mal…
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02Meet our Special Guests who will Speak at The Author of the Year 2026 Event in MN on October 17th 2026
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0506At the Prestigious International Hope Book Awards, we believe that a powerful message deserves to be recognized alongside strong writing, thoughtful presentation, and literary excellence.
Read Full Story ↗07🌟 Author Spotlight: Dr. Jerry L. Woodbridge Where Grief Meets Grace: A Journey from Sorrow to Hope Some authors write stories. Others write from experience. Dr. Jerry L. Woodbridge writes from a place where faith, compassion, grief, and hope intersect. A Chris…
Read Full Story ↗08Johanna Vendel — Turning Pain Into Purpose. Some people write books. Some people build businesses. Some people create movements. Johanna Vendel has done all three. As the Founder and CEO of The Prestigious International Hope Book Awards, founder of Voices of H…
Read Full Story ↗09Gary McDougall is a survivor, engineer, speaker, mentor, faith-driven leader, and award-winning author whose remarkable life story stands as a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the unwavering power of hope. As the recipient of the Inspirational Book o…
Read Full Story ↗10Carolyn Inez Jones — Preserving a Legacy of Faith, Prayer, and Enduring Hope. Carolyn Inez Jones is a devoted Christian, author advocate, educator, ministry leader, and servant-hearted woman whose life has been dedicated to helping others grow in faith, purpos…
Read Full Story ↗11Constance André - Award-Winning Author, Trauma-Informed Coach, Faith-Based Speaker, and Champion of Healing. Constance André is an inspiring author, entrepreneur, trauma-informed coach, and faith-driven advocate whose mission is to help others move beyond pain…
Read Full Story ↗12William A. Stephens - Author, Veteran Advocate, Mental Health Champion, and Voice for the Voiceless. William A. Stephens is an award-winning author, advocate, speaker, and founder of Story Tyme with Stevo, a platform dedicated to helping others find hope, heal…
Read Full Story ↗13Rev. Dr. Joanne Angel BarryColon is a pioneering voice in women's health, personal transformation, and spiritual empowerment. Through her writing, speaking, coaching, and educational platforms, she is helping women reclaim their connection to their bodies, hon…
Read Full Story ↗14LongTemple — Award-Winning Author, Faith-Centered Storyteller, and Author of the Year Finalist LongTemple is an award-winning author whose work is rooted in faith, healing, truth, and compassionate storytelling. A recipient of the Best Faith-Based and Spiritua…
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17The Prestigious International Hope Book Awards proudly celebrates the February 2026 winners, honoring authors whose stories uplift, inspire, and bring light to readers around the world. These remarkable writers have shared powerful journeys of faith, resilienc…
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19Author of The Broken MirrorFounder & Host of 1821 Productions
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20🏆 Dual-Category Award Winner Best Autobiography Best Memoir of Hope & Resilience Honoring Mikhail Sebastian Okunuga Author of Stateless in Paradise Some books tell a story. Others bear witness. Stateless in Paradise is a deeply human testament to what it means…
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21🏆 Best Faith-Based & Inspirational Book Award Honoring Madelyn Bekker Author of The God of Jacob Some books begin with certainty. This one begins with questions. And that is exactly why it is so powerful. When I read The God of Jacob, I found myself deeply mov…
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22🏆 Dual-Category Award Winner
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23🏆 Dual Award Winner — Faith-Based & Spiritual Truth 🏆 Best Motivational Nonfiction Book Award Honoring Constantine I. Nightingdale Some books don’t simply inform the reader—they confront them. They look directly into the soul and ask questions we often avoid. …
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24🏆 Mental Health Encouragement Book Award Winner. Honoring William A. Stephens Jr. Author of The Broken Mirror. Some books are written to be read. Others are written to save lives. The Broken Mirror is the latter. The second of two things mentioned... Example: …
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25Kiril Kristoff - Crossing The Boarders of Generations. "Cultural Heritage & Identity Book Award Winner" 🏆 A Story Rooted in Identity, Faith, and the Echoes of Those Who Came Before Us. Some stories are not written to teach history, nor to entertain through fan…
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