Los Angeles Author, Jennifer J. Chow, Receives Award

Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Foreword's 2013 Book of the Year Award Finalists Announced

National magazine selects "The 228 Legacy" in its search for the best indie books of 2013.

Foreword Reviews, the only review magazine solely dedicated to discovering new indie books, announced the finalists for its 16th Annual Book of the Year Awards. Each year, Foreword shines a light on a small group of indie authors and publishers whose groundbreaking work stands out from the crowd. Foreword's awards are more than just a shiny sticker on the front of a book; they help connect the best indie books to readers eager to discover new stories written by previously unknown authors.

"The 228 Legacy" by Jennifer J. Chow is a finalist for the 2013 Book of the Year Awards in the Multicultural category. In the next two months, a panel of over 100 librarians and booksellers will determine the winners of these prestigious awards. A celebration of the winners will take place during the American Library Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Friday, June 27 at 6 p.m. with awards in over 60 categories, cash prizes for the best in fiction and nonfiction, and widespread recognition.