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<p>Congratulations to the 2017 Moonbeam Awards winners!</p> Congratulations to the 2017 Moonbeam Awards winners!
<p>Sharon Diaz, author of Melodee Roo & the Watonks Too!</p> Sharon Diaz, author of Melodee Roo & the Watonks Too!
<p>Author Andrew Fairchild with his book, Have You Seen My Egg?</p> Author Andrew Fairchild with his book, Have You Seen My Egg?
<p>Author Andrew Fairchild with his book, Have You Seen My Egg?</p> Author Andrew Fairchild with his book, Have You Seen My Egg?
<p>Johnna Langen with Awards Director Jim Barnes, holding her award-winning book Someday. </p> Johnna Langen with Awards Director Jim Barnes, holding her award-winning book Someday. 
<p>Elena Reznikova holds up her award-winning book Thank You, Me. </p> Elena Reznikova holds up her award-winning book Thank You, Me. 
<p>Jim Barnes poses with author Rita Campell of Emberlina Sprite-A-Light.</p> Jim Barnes poses with author Rita Campell of Emberlina Sprite-A-Light.
<p>Jennifer Grant is awarded for her book Maybe God Is Like That Too. </p> Jennifer Grant is awarded for her book Maybe God Is Like That Too. 
<p>Kathy Gause, author of Notable Women of Texas, accepts her medal. </p> Kathy Gause, author of Notable Women of Texas, accepts her medal. 
<p>Billie Holladay Skelley accepts two Moonbeam medals for her books Spice Secret and Ruth Law: Queen of the Air. </p> Billie Holladay Skelley accepts two Moonbeam medals for her books Spice Secret and Ruth Law: Queen of the Air. 
<p>Author Lynn Yvonne Moon with her book The Tower. </p> Author Lynn Yvonne Moon with her book The Tower. 
<p>The Slope Rules author Melanie Hooyenga with her award-winning book. </p> The Slope Rules author Melanie Hooyenga with her award-winning book. 
<p>Author Claudia Whitsitt shows off her award-winner Broken Lines. </p> Author Claudia Whitsitt shows off her award-winner Broken Lines. 
<p>Author Claudia Whitsitt shows off her award-winner Broken Lines with Awards Director Jim Barnes. </p> Author Claudia Whitsitt shows off her award-winner Broken Lines with Awards Director Jim Barnes. 
<p>Patricia Landy, publisher at Crystal Publishing LLC, accepts the award for Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal.</p> Patricia Landy, publisher at Crystal Publishing LLC, accepts the award for Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal.
<p>Ruthie Bailey, wife of Awards Director Jim Barnes, displays the award-winning books from Flowerpot Press. </p> Ruthie Bailey, wife of Awards Director Jim Barnes, displays the award-winning books from Flowerpot Press. 
<p>Kathryn Madeline Allen, author of A Kiss Means I Love You. </p> Kathryn Madeline Allen, author of A Kiss Means I Love You. 
<p>Kathryn Madeline Allen, author of A Kiss Means I Love You. </p> Kathryn Madeline Allen, author of A Kiss Means I Love You. 
<p>Michigander Cyndy Callog, author/illustrator of A Windy Day.</p> Michigander Cyndy Callog, author/illustrator of A Windy Day.
<p>Carol Trembath accepts her award for Stepping Stones. </p> Carol Trembath accepts her award for Stepping Stones. 
<p>Moonbeam award-winning books on display at the 2017 ceremony. </p> Moonbeam award-winning books on display at the 2017 ceremony.