The Election Calculation Named 2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist

Today, Common Deer Press is pleased to announce The Election Calculation by David Cole has been recognized as a finalist in the 27th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards!

The Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards

As part of its mission to discover, review, and share the best books from university and independent publishers, Foreword Magazine, Inc. hosts an annual awards program each year. Finalists represent the best books published in 2024. The Election Calculation, book 10 in the Math Kids series, is a finalist in the juvenile fiction category alongside other fabulous stories for kids aged six to twelve.

The Election Calculation (Book 10 in the Math Kids series), written by David Cole and illustrated by Shannon O'Toole

View the complete list of finalists.

“This year’s submissions have truly impressed me with their depth and diversity. Each finalist stands as a testament to the remarkable talent and vision within the independent publishing world. The INDIES not only celebrates these exceptional literary works but also plays a pivotal role in connecting them with librarians and booksellers, ensuring that a rich variety of voices continues to thrive in the world.” said Christopher Nesbit, INDIES Award Director.

Winners in each genre, along with Editor’s Choice Prize winners and Foreword’s Indie Publisher of the Year, will be announced in June 2025.

About Foreword Reviews

Since 1998, Foreword Reviews has provided trade book reviews of the best titles from independent presses. In print and online, the magazine is a librarian, bookseller, and reader favorite, acting as a purchasing resource and showcasing independent authors and presses.