Awards and Recognition
Velvet Pumpkin Books is honored to have its stories recognized for their impact, inclusivity, and contribution to children’s literature. These awards reflect our commitment to storytelling that celebrates diversity, empathy, and emotional growth.
These honors reflect our ongoing commitment to creating stories that uplift, include, and empower young readers through compassion, representation, and imagination.
2026
The Prince's Dress Dilemma
Story Monster Approved Book Award
2026
The Elf Who Didn't Believe in Children
Story Monster Approved Book Award
2026
The Prince's Dress Dilemma
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
2026
The Elf Who Didn't Believe in Children
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
2026
The Prince's Dress Dilemma
Five star review with podcast. LINK
2026
The Elf Who Didn't Believe in Children
Five star review with podcas. LINK
2024
The Kind Kindergarten Class
Gold NYC Big Book Award (Children's LGBTQ+ and Diversity
2023
Lucy's Umbrella
Amazon #1 Best Seller (Children's Diversity and Multicultural)
2023
Lucy's Umbrella
Featured interview by Markos Papaddatos. LINK
2022
Lucy' Umbrella
Gold Global Book Award (Children's Diversity)
2022
Too and Jun Anzu
Two Silver Gold Book Awards (Children's Picture Books)
2022
The Adventures of Tallulah Froom Un-Book One
Bronze Global Book Award (Early Reader)
2018
Lucy's Umbrella
Top ten list of Children's Book on Diversity LINK