The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized AntonTon by Grigor Vitez, illustrated by Tomislav Torjanac, translated by Irena Stanic Rasin in the category of Book Cover Design – Children’s as a winner.

The competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers, and professional copywriters. Selected IPA Award Winners and Distinguished Favorites are based on overall excellence.

AntonTon is a unique guy who does everything his own way. He may be a bit unusual, but he proves that it’s okay to be different. People like AntonTon make the world an interesting place. Every bit of progress in science, culture, sports, etc., has happened because some AntonTon did something outside the box.

Enjoy the iconic Croatian poem by Grigor Vitez, the father of modern Croatian children’s literature, in this first English translation by Irena Stanic Rasin, combined with award-winning illustrations by Tomislav Torjanac.

In 2024, the Independent Press Award saw participation from authors and publishers across the globe, including those residing in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, India, Kenya, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and The Netherlands.

“The 2024 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD honorees represent the excellence and diversity of global independent publishing,” said Gabrielle Olczak, IPA President and Award Sponsor. “Independent publishing is a formidable agent. It provides unparalleled content and quality to consumers worldwide, and we are proud to highlight this year’s awardees.”

For more information, please visit independentpressaward.com, and to see this year’s list of IPA Winners and Distinguished Favorites, please visit the website pages:

2024 WINNERS: https://www.independentpressaward.com/2024winners

2024 DISTINGUISHED FAVORITES: https://www.independentpressaward.com/2024df