The Independent Publisher Book Awards known as IPPY is open annualy to publishers/authros who are independent publishers, small presses, academic presses and self-published authors. It is an international contest accepting entries over three copyright years of books in English meant for the North American market. They have many categories, including Regional.
I am proud that Beyond the Bukubuk Tree won the Australia/New Zealand Best Fiction category. Congratuuuuulations to all my co-medalists. I look forward to meetng you at the virtual awards ceremoney on June 26.