Colorado Book Awards Celebrate Literary Excellence Across Diverse Genres
Denver, CO – The Colorado book Awards celebrated a vibrant spectrum of literary talent last weekend at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, honoring outstanding works from across the state. The prestigious awards, sponsored by Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book, followed a keynote address by Ryan Warner, senior host of colorado Matters on Colorado Public Radio.Among the distinguished recipients was David wroblewski, whose novel “Familiaris” garnered attention, having also been selected for Oprah’s Book Club in 2024. The collection “Four corners Voices,” edited by Chuck Greaves, Lisa C. Taylor, and Mark Stevens, was recognized in the Anthology category, showcasing literary contributions from the four Corners region.
The awards spanned numerous categories,highlighting the depth and breadth of Colorado’s literary landscape.
Award Winners at the 2024 Colorado Book Awards:
Anthology: “four Corners Voices,” edited by Chuck greaves, Lisa C. Taylor, and Mark Stevens
Creative Nonfiction: “The afterlife Is Letting Go,” by Brandon Shimoda
General Nonfiction: “Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the ‘Criminal Alien,'” by Cรฉsar Cuauhtรฉmoc Garcรญa Hernรกndez
Guidance and Exploration: “Land of Ice: Jaunts into Colorado’s Glacial Landscape,” by Dr. Vincent matthews III and Dr. James P. mccalpin
Historical fiction: “All Our Yesterdays: A Novel of Lady Macbeth,” by Joel H. Morris
History: “Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor industry Sold Nature to America,” by Rachel S. Gross
Mystery: “Play of Shadows,” by Barbara Nickless
Novel: “Familiaris,” by David Wroblewski
Poetry: “FishWife,” by Alysse Kathleen McCanna
Romance: “Forbidden in the Falls,” by J.E. Birk
Science Fiction/Fantasy: “Transference,” by Ian Patterson
thriller: “Anyone but Her,” by Cynthia Swanson
Children’s Literature: “The Wire Zoo: How Elizabeth Berrien Learned to Turn Wire into Amazing Art,” by Natasha Wing and Joanie Stone
Young Adult Literature: “I’ll Be Waiting for You,” by Mariko Turk
The Colorado Book Awards continue to be a cornerstone event for recognizing and promoting literary achievement within the state, drawing attention to both established authors and emerging voices.