Northern California Publishers & Authors

Sacramento Publishers Association Awards for Books Published in 2000

GOLD, Best Text and Layout, Best Nonfiction/History, Best Reference/Resource Directory, Best First Book

California 1850: A Snapshot in Time by Janice Marschner, Coleman Ranch Press

SILVER, Best Illustrator (Cover)/Adult, Best Fiction/Drama

Eye of the Bear: A History Novel of Early California by Naida West, Bridge House Books

BRONZE, Best Illustrator (Interior)/Adult, Best Travel Book

Earth-Friendly Inns and Environmental Travel Northeast: A Green Guide to the Northeastern United States by Dennis Dahlin, WPM, Inc.

Best Illustrator (Cover)/Child, Best Illustrator (Interior)/Child, Best Cover/Child, Best Children’s Illustrated, Best Bookmark

Katie’s Rose: A Tale of Two Late Bloomers by Karen Gedig Burnett, GR Publishing

Best Cover/Adult, Best Postcard

Tending Your Money Garden, 2nd Ed. by Bob Dreizler, Rossonya Books

Best Nonfiction/General

The Hanging of Arthur Hodge: A Caribbean Anti-Slavery Milestone by John Andrew, Xlibris

Best Textbook

What’s The Rule? A Simple Guide to Perfect Punctuation, Great Grammar, and Superb Sentences and Style by Kathleen Sole, Real World Publications

Special Thanks to:

• Aysha Sheppard for certificates and Chris O’Connor for programs
• Jan Nathan, PMA, for presenting awards and Gary Chew, KXPR, for serving as MC
• Sandy Martin-Dodds for her poetic dramatization
• George Raley and Wendell Fishman for the jazz combo