Awards

The American Booksellers Association will bring back the Indies Choice Book Awards, which will give $2,000 to a winning book in the categories of Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, Children’s Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Debut Adult, and Debut Children’s. “The longlist is created from the titles nominated on the Indie Next List, Kids’ Next List, and Indies Introduce list in 2025,” the ABA notes. Booksellers from ABA member stores can vote on the shortlist until February 28, followed by a round of voting for the winners, which will be announced on April 8.