The Second Annual International Beverly Hills Book Awards recognized three books by Villager Jackie Chase in the categories of Travel and of Children’s Non- Fiction.
“We are so proud to announce the winners in this, our second year,” said awards sponsor Ellen Reid. “These books will be a favorite on bookshelves for years to come.”
This contest, based in California, is open to authors of English language books recently published. The competition is judged by experts from all aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. They select award winners and finalists based on overall excellence.
Jackie’s books earned a rare “double double.” It is unusual that an author is recognized in a single competition for a children’s book as well as for adult books. It is equally rare for someone to sweep both awards in a single category, such as Travel, where Jackie Chase earned a “Winner” for her “100 People to Meet Before You Die: Travel to Exotic Cultures.” That photo-journalism book has over 320 photos taken in 12 countries depicting village life in more remote areas. When two books are of nearly equal merit, the contest awards a “Finalist” seal, and Jackie earned that for “How To Become An Escape Artist” A Traveler’s Handbook, a virtual recipe for safe, economical and exciting travel to both challenging and ordinary destinations.
Jackie’s book, “Giraffe-Neck Girl Make Friends With Different Cultures” took the only award presented for children’s non-fiction and tells of daily life in a tribe in Thailand that still practices the custom of wearing brass rings around the neck. Jackie, as a member of the Florida Writer’s Association, had previously won a Royal Palm Literary Award for her manuscript of the Traveler’s Handbook.