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Make no mistake: this book holds secrets. Lake of the Cedars: Story of a Family on Fire for Generations spans nearly a century, from the point that two families, one from Germany and one from England, arrive at Ellis Island in 1920 through to 2009, when author Patricia Spencer began taking her aunt’s advice to write about their family. Along the way, Lake of the Cedars reveals unexpected births and deaths, abuse and the will to survive.
Lake of the Cedars also holds hope and redemption. Knowing family history is truly a form of therapy. It allows joy, pain, love, and faith to come through, touching generations now and to come. Family history helps us find our way through to the future and reminds us never to give up, knowing God will take care of us.
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If you’ve invested your time, energy, and creative heart into publishing a Christian-themed book, entering the Illumination Book Awards is a strategic move you won’t want to miss. The competition is open for submission now, offering authors like you a chance to be recognized, celebrated, and positioned for increased visibility.
What the Illumination Book Awards Are
Since 2013, the Illumination Book Awards have honored outstanding Christian-faith titles—celebrating stories of hope, faith, redemption, and spiritual growth. These awards showcase books across more than 25 categories, from Bible Study and Devotional to Christian Fiction and Digital Media.
The awards are judged by publishing professionals, booksellers, clergy, educators, and design experts who evaluate entries on content, production quality, design, and how effectively they express a Christian worldview.
Why Entering the 2026 Award Matters for You
1. Credibility & Industry Recognition
Winning or earning a medal places your book among a distinguished group of authors. It signals to readers, retailers, churches, and reviewers that your work has been carefully judged and recognized for excellence.
2. Increased Visibility
Medalists appear in the award’s website “Medalists” section, in media kits, and often receive promotional opportunities through the awards’ platforms. That exposure can translate into more clicks, sales, and invitations.
3. Boosted Marketing & Shelf Appeal
Award seals, certificates, and marketing assets can be added to your cover, website, newsletters, and social media—giving your book a tangible edge in crowded Christian publishing markets.
4. A Unique Platform for Self-Publishers and Indie Authors
Whether you’re published with a legacy house or self-published, the Illumination Awards welcomes authors across publishing models. It’s a level playing field for Christian-themed work.
5. A Motivating Milestone
Entering your book gives you a deadline, focus, and a goal. Even if you don’t win, the process may push you to refine your marketing, sharpen your messaging, and think about how to position your book more strategically.
Important Details for 2026 Entry
Deadline: Final submission must be online or post-marked by December 11, 2025.
Eligible Books: Christian-themed books published in English, copyrighted from 2024-2026 (with “Enduring Light” categories accepting older works).
Categories: More than 25 categories including print and digital media.
Judging Criteria: Content, design quality, production excellence, and creative ways of expressing faith.
How to Make the Most of Your Entry
Choose the most appropriate category for your book—so it’s judged among comparable titles.
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Use your entry as a marketing event: announce on your website and social media that your book “is entered for the 2026 Illumination Book Awards”—this builds buzz and credibility.
If you win or become a medalist, plan post-award promotion: update your book cover with the medal seal, issue a press release, share on social channels, and notify your mailing list.
Take the Step Today
Your book is more than a title—it’s a message. It’s a contribution to the Christian literary community. By entering the 2026 Illumination Book Awards, you give your book a chance to rise above the noise, be recognized, and reach more readers who need its message.
