Los Angeles, CA – November 17, 2024 – as an extension of the national authors day celebrated November 1st, The Los Angeles Tribune has continued to champion the written word as a transformative force with different activities, from upcoming author coaching, speaking events, best seller books launchings, book press releases to hundreds of news outlets around the globe, to celebrating authors in The NY Times Square.
Yet the celebration of books and authors at The Los Angeles Tribune this month is just beginning with this bold declaration: November is now International Authors Celebration Month. Expanding upon the tradition of National Authors Day on November 1st, this month-long tribute honors the storytellers who shape culture, connect communities, and inspire change.
Under the stewardship of CEO Moe Rock, The Los Angeles Tribune has evolved its legacy, elevating its role in recognizing impactful literature. The Critically Acclaimed Bestseller List, launched earlier this year, now stands as a beacon of excellence, redefining how books are evaluated and celebrated—not for their marketing budgets or sales figures, but for their content, cultural relevance, and ability to change lives.
Fueling a Global Movement
This mission to honor authors and amplify their influence gained momentum during LA Leadership Week in May 2024, when Moe Rock hosted a conversation with Mark Victor Hansen, three-time Guinness World Record holder in publishing, and his wife, transformational coach and author Crystal Dwyer Hansen. Their words became the spark that ignited The Los Angeles Tribune’s renewed focus on literary excellence.
“Well, there are only two lists left,” Mark said, referring to the dwindling number of book lists in major publications. “It breaks my heart, because the industry has been so good to me for 50 years. USA Today’s book list is gone, Wall Street Journal’s book list is gone, so you’re number two after The New York Times. And I predict, as I have told you personally, Moe Rock, because you and I are dear, great friends, you will become the number one book list in the world, because you’re playing literally a world game, and we’re just so thankful and touched that we made it to the top of your list.”
Crystal echoed his sentiment: “The lists are important because people are looking for that recommendation. They’re looking for books that are really changing lives, impacting lives, or even just entertaining. Books change lives.”
Moe Rock responded with gratitude: “Mark and Crystal, your words inspire us to continue this mission. We are dedicated to ensuring that book lists don’t just survive but thrive, elevating voices that need to be heard and stories that need to be told.”
Stories That Transform
The Critically Acclaimed Bestseller List has already begun to redefine what it means to succeed as an author. One standout example is Triumphs of Transformation: Inspiring Stories of Resilience and Life Change, which was nominated for the list before its official release. During its launch week, the anthology achieved best-seller status on Barnes & Noble and Amazon in multiple categories, sharing space with literary icons like Malcolm Gladwell. Its global success was marked by features in over 300 news outlets across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, a Times Square billboard spotlight, and a Red Carpet celebration with The Los Angeles Tribune along with the forces behind this book anthology: #1 Wall Street Journal author Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal and 3x Wall Street best selling author Mike Alden on November 15, 2024, in New York City. And today, Triumphs of Transformation: Inspiring Stories of Resilience and Life Change is declared as #1 Los Angeles Tribune Critically-Acclaimed Best Seller!
For works needing refinement, The Los Angeles Tribune offers coaching to meet its rigorous standards. Marc Najjar’s From Poor Immigrant to Rich American initially struggled to find its audience, but with guidance from the Tribune’s publishing division, it has been reimagined. The expanded masterpiece titled “Fortunes in the Fire: From War-torn Country to the Hills of Beverly” will debut on November 23, 2024, at the Mega Success stage with JT Foxx in Irvine, California, poised as already a Critically Acclaimed Best-Seller for meeting rigorous best seller standards for excellence, cultural relevance and potential for positive impact, even before its release.
A New Era of Literary Excellence
The Critically Acclaimed Bestseller List represents a seismic shift in how books are recognized. Overseen by the Tribune’s Acclaimed Critics Board, this system evaluates nominations on:
- Content Excellence: Originality, depth, and impact.
- Cultural Relevance: Contributions to critical societal conversations.
- Potential for Transformation: The ability to inspire, empower and transform readers.
This community-driven approach allows readers and authors to nominate books, creating a more inclusive and meaningful framework for recognizing literary achievements.
Mark Victor Hansen and wife Crystal Dwyer-Hansen,
and LA Tribune Chief Strategy Officer Alisha Magnus-Louis
Join the Movement
Authors, publishers, and readers worldwide are invited to be part of this literary revolution. Nominations can be submitted at latribunebestseller.com, while inquiries and submissions can be directed to books@latbestseller.com. Authors seeking personalized support can connect with Ava V. Manuel, Director of the Bestseller Division, through the contact information below.
Contact Information: Email: books@latribunebestseller.com Nominate Your Favorite Book Today: LATribuneBestSeller.com
About the LA Tribune Best Seller
The Los Angeles Tribune Critically Acclaimed Best Seller Books Recognition is dedicated to honoring exceptional literary works with unquestionable integrity. This program is based purely on literary excellence, not on rigged sales numbers, publishing status, or paid marketing disguised as a best seller list. We aim to provide a fair and legitimate platform for recognizing outstanding books, regardless of race, residence, gender, nationality, religion, or economic status.
With roots that date back to 1886, The Los Angeles Tribune has been a symbol of journalistic integrity and a beacon of excellence. Today, we continue this proud tradition with the Critically-Acclaimed Best Seller Recognition, a distinguished initiative that honors literary works making a significant impact on society.
Under the visionary leadership of CEO Moe Rock, Editor-in-Chief Ava V. Manuel, and Business Solutions Director Alisha Magnus-Louis, the Tribune continues to innovate and redefine the media landscape and change the status quo.
With this Interactive Community-Based Best Seller Expansion grand announcement, The Los Angeles Tribune not only sets a new benchmark for literary recognition but also invites the global literary community to join in on the recognition and celebration of books that inspire change and leave an indelible mark on society.
“We are thrilled to introduce a fair and transparent process that truly honors literary excellence”. – Moe Rock, CEO, The Los Angeles Tribune
“In a time when literary recognition is more vital than ever, The Los Angeles Tribune is leading the way. Together, let’s celebrate the stories that shape us and the authors who bring them to life.” – Alisha Magnus Louis, Chief Strategy Officer, The Los Angeles Tribune
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