The independent publishing community will join together to celebrate the best in independent book publishing at the "Shelter-in-Place" IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ Ceremony in four mini ceremonies, May 5, 6, 7, and 8, from 4 to 6 PM Pacific. Each mini ceremony will announce the gold and silver recipients from a selection of fifty-five award categories.

Elva Resa Publishing is among the publishers being honored. Its book Survivor’s Obligation: Navigating an Intentional Life by Chris Stricklin and Joel Neeb, is one of four finalists in the Autobiography & Memoir category, presented in the May 7 session.