The New Mexico Book Association is proud to announce the winners in this year's Southwest Book Design & Production Awards for Excellence. These awards recognize creativity and quality in book design and distinction in production. The awards help raise the bar and set standards of book excellence throughout the Southwest.

Trade Books: Non-illustrated
Wildbranch: An Anthology of Nature, Environment, and Place-based Writing, edited by Florence Caplow and Susan Cohen

Trade Books: Illustrated
Santa Fe House, by Margaret Moore Booker
 
Art and Photography
Life at the Kiowa, Comanche & Wichita Agency, by Kristina Southwell and John Lovett          
 
Scholarly/Technical
Heart & Soil, by Sharon Fried
 
Guide and Travel
The Geology of Northern New Mexico's Parks, Monuments, and Public Lands, edited by L. Greer Price
 
Lifestyle
Gardens of Santa Fe, by Anne Hillerman
 
Body, Mind, Spirit
Vital Yoga: A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers, by Meta Chaya Hirschl
 
Poetry                    
Bolitas De Oro, by Nasario Garcia
 
Children/Young Adult
Paloma and the Dust Devil at the Balloon Festival, by Marcy Heller
 
Graphic Novels    
Trickster: Native American Tales, edited by Matt Dembicki              
 
Cover and Jacket Design
Heart & Soil, by Sharon Fried
 
Best of Show: Judges' Choice
Trickster: Native American Tales, edited by Matt Dembicki
 
Special Recognition: Jim's Choice
Yucatan Through Her Eyes, by Lawrence Gustave Desmond
 

1.  Red Mountain Press has a booth at the American Library Association Conference in New Orleans in June. In co-operation with NMBA they are also taking books from NMBA members. Each book will be face-out for the entire time and will be rotated into a featured position. The number of titles accepted to the show is limited so that each can receive the care and attention it deserves.
 
Because there has been a strong response, Red Mountain has been able to reduce the cost. Those who reserved early at the higher price will receive a refund. For those still wishing to be represented, either the book or the full package is fine.  To reserve appropriate space, we need your commitment, your check, and the title of each book.  The physical package is due June 1. 
 
1st title  $138+ NMGRT= $150
2nd title $130 incl tax
3rd title  $105 incl tax
4th title  $95 or $400 total for all four including tax
 
For the first title, a full literature package with postcards, bookmarks, and anything else you need to send is $45. Literature for each additional title is $15. Please make your check to Red Mountain Press, mark it for the ALA booth fee, and send it to Red Mountain Press, PO Box 32205, Santa Fe, NM 87594. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We are looking forward to seeing your book at ALA.
 
2.  NMBA will have a booth this year at the International New Age Trade Show (INATS) in Denver, June 25-27. Arielle Guttman is coordinating the effort to enlist members’ presence and/or books for this show. Please contact her at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 505-984-8330. To participate we need immediately: commitment and check; books, sell sheets, and literature. Cost is $95 to submit a book title, $30 for each additional title.