INTERNATIONAL BOOK EVENT
The 15th Edition
INTERNATIONAL BOOK EVENT
Congratulations to the winner and finalists of the 2025 Ebobea Book Awards! Book Submissions Open! Submit your book for the 16th Edition of Ebobea today.
The Ebobea Book Awards mark a new era in global literature, celebrating books and authors whose work reflects brilliance, cultural impact, and universal relevance. As an international platform, we spotlight
voices from around the world and honor literary achievements that inspire, educate, and connect humanity.
NOMINEES 2025
WINNER
Best Book & Best Author 2025
Mamá No Estoy Muerta
By Mariela SR. Coline Fanon
- GUATEMALA -
“To know who I am is to know where I come from.”
With these words, Mariela S.R. Coline Fanon opens a story etched in silence, survival,
and the fierce search for identity.
Her life began amid the chaos of Guatemala’s Internal Armed Conflict in the 1980s a time of terror and heartbreak. Before she could walk, she was stolen. Her mother was told she had died. But she hadn’t.
Mariela was taken across oceans and borders, raised in Belgium by a family who never knew the truth.
For decades, the pieces of her story remained scattered buried beneath silence, sealed records, and unimaginable grief.
At 31, the ache to know her origins could no longer be quieted. She began to search. What she found was
not only her past, but a voice bold, unflinching, and determined to speak for thousands like her.
Now an author and activist, Mariela brings light to the stolen children of Guatemala and to the
power of reclaiming one’s truth.
Ebobea Book Awards
Ambassador
Digital Mirage: The Budapest Paradox
By Walid Ettouhami Rabihi
- MOROCCO -
Walid Ettouhami Rabihi is a Moroccan cyberpunk author, a former street dancer, and a slot machine technician. Born and raised in El Jadida, Morocco, he spent years traveling across Europe, immersing himself in different cultures and experiences that shaped his storytelling. With a background in technology and a lifelong love for storytelling, Walid combines personal experiences with visionary sci-fi elements to craft unique narratives. His debut novel, Digital Mirage: The Budapest Paradox, is a blend of nostalgia, advanced VR concepts, and psychological depth exploring the intersection of reality and illusion in a futuristic Budapest.
The Winner's Trophy
The Ebobea Book Awards trophy is a breathtaking golden masterpiece, crafted with precision and elegance. It embodies the art of storytelling and the timeless power of the written word,
reflecting the author’s brilliance and universal influence. Its engraved base, bearing the recipient's
name and details with a personal touch to this symbol of excellence.
Global Ambassador's Trophy
The Ebobea Book Awards Global Ambassador Trophy is a stunning symbol of literary excellence and global impact. Crafted with elegance, it features a constellation of shimmering stars. The engraved base, personalized with the recipient’s name, honors their extraordinary contributions to literature.
Ebobea Official Seals
The Ebobea Book Awards Winner Seal is a radiant design that truly commands attention, inspired by cultures worldwide. At the seal's center, a prominent triangular shape, with the word "Winner". This seal carries the weight of a crown, serving as a badge of honor for the author who has achieved greatness. The Ebobea Book Awards Finalist Seal by contrast, is a study in elegance. At the heart of the design the word "Finalist" a distinguished emblem celebrating the author's exceptional literary triumph. Together, these Seals are more than mere labels; they're miniature works of art, each telling its own story of achievement, perfectly suited to the Ebobea Book Awards' mission of celebrating authors from all corners of the globe.
Past Winner & Legacy
What great news! Thank you
very much for the recognition.
A big hug, and once again, thank
you very much for selecting me
as one of the nominees and,
finally, the winner.
Ángel Martín, Winner 2024
Spain
Haiti
I am truly humbled and honored
to received this prestigious
award I'm overwhelmed with gratitude.
About Us
The Ebobea Book Awards is a prestigious international event that recognizes and honors authors from all cultures and backgrounds, celebrating excellence in global literature. Each year, we present a vibrant
panorama of books and writers from around the world. Read more
Authors’ Statements from Social Media
Discover what nominated authors have shared about their experiences. Read their
full statements and learn what this recognition means to them and their readers.
Today, I am beyond honored to announce that my book "Chaos
to Clarity: Seeing the Signs and Breaking the Cycles" has been
chosen as a finalist for the USA
in the 15th Edition of the
Ebobea Book Awards...
I have to share this incredible
news with you and tell you that
I still can't believe it. I am honored
to have been selected for this
globally recognized award and to
be honored to hear the voices of illegal international adoptions
from Guatemala...
A lovely surprise to see The Last
Love Note representing Australia
in the Ebobea Book Awards. The awards, "celebrate outstanding literary works from authors of all cultures and backgrounds,
promoting equity, diversity, and excellence in storytelling...
Today, my book Digital Mirage
The Budapest Paradox is
nominated for the Ebobea Book
Awards I’m proud to represent
Morocco , my city El Jadida, and
a new generation of dreamers
who write not just stories but
visions of the future.
To be nominated now for the 15th Edition of the Ebobea Book
Awards is not simply an honour.
It is a reminder of something I
believe in my core. When African women tell the truth about their
lives, something shifts. Thank you
to the Ebobea Book Awards Committee for this recognition.
Pues me acabo de enterar de que Malas Influencias ha
estado nominado a un premio internacional ...
My book, Becoming a Billionaire LandBanker, has been selected as the only Nigerian entry among 30 global finalists for the 15th Anniversary Ebobea Book Awards!
Global Media Reactions to our Nominees
Discover what international media outlets are saying about our award nominees at Ebobea Book Awards.
From El Jadida to International Recognition: Moroccan Author’s Cyberpunk Dreams Take Flight
El Jadida native Walid Ettouhami Rabihi proves that creativity knows
no boundaries as he wins the Ambassador Trophy for his debut cyberpunk novel.
Libro guatemalteco gana el primer lugar en Premios Ebobea Book Awards 2025
La escritora guatemalteca Mariela Coline Fanon fue premiada en los Ebobea Book Awards 2025 con tres reconocimientos.
Mama, no estoy muerta» premiada en Ebobea Book Awards 2025
La obra narra la historia de Mariela Coline Fanon, su secuestro en los años 80 en Guatemala, y la adopción por parte de una familia belga.
Orgullo para Guatemala y para Editorial Piedrasanta!
Felicitamos con enorme alegría a nuestra autora Mariela SR Coline Fanon, ganadora del premio Most Inspiring Author 2025 y del reconocimiento a Best Book &
Best Author en los Ebobea Book Awards 2025. Su libro “Mamá, no estoy muerta”, publicado por
nuestra editorial, ha tocado
corazones en todo el mundo con
una historia poderosa, valiente y profundamente humana.
Editorial Piedrasanta se enorgullece en felicitar a la escritora Mariela Coline Fanon, galardonada con tres de los máximos reconocimientos en los Premios del Libro Ebobea 2025: Mejor Libro, Mejor Autor y Autor Más Inspirador, por su conmovedora obra maestra Mamá no estoy muerta, la increíble historia de Mariela, secuestrada al nacer.
Ebobea Book Awards 2025: Walid Ettouhami, un marocain Jdidi à la table des géants !
Mon roman Digital Mirage: The Budapest Paradox a été sélectionné parmi les 30 meilleurs livres internationaux de l’année aux Ebobea Book Awards 2025, aux côtés de noms iconiques tels que Paulo Coelho, Viet Thanh Nguyen (Prix Pulitzer), Peter Schmeichel, Gina Din, Wei Hui, Marc R. Soto, et bien d’autres, a déclaré Walid Ettouhami Rabihi avec une fierté mêlée d'euphorie au journal "L'Opinion".
Walid Ettouhami, un Jdidi dans
le panthéon littéraire mondial”
Mon roman Digital Mirage: The Budapest Paradox figure parmi
les 30 meilleures œuvres internationales de l’année aux prestigieux Ebobea Book Awards 2025, aux côtés de figures emblématiques telles que Paulo Coelho, Viet Thanh Nguyen (lauréat du Pulitzer), Peter Schmeichel,
Gina Din, Wei Hui, Marc R. Soto…
La escritora Mariela Coline Fanon marcó un hito para la literatura guatemalteca al recibir tres de las distinciones más importantes en los Ebobea Book Awards 2025: Mejor Libro (Best Book), Mejor Autor (Best Author) y Autor Más Inspirador (Most Inspiring Author).
Guatemala, 28 de agosto del 2025–Editorial Piedrasanta se enorgullece en felicitar a la escritora Mariela Coline Fanon, galardonada con tres de los máximos reconocimientos en los Premios del Libro Ebobea 2025: Mejor Libro, Mejor Autor y Autor Más Inspirador, por su conmovedora obra maestra Mamá no estoy muerta, la increíble historia de Mariela, secuestrada al nacer.