2016 Colorado Authors League Awards

Judges' Comments about this Book:

This well-written adventure instantly draws the reader into a journey that is inspiring, informational, and transformational. The author invites the reader to approach Eucharistic Adoration through the lens of the main character who, while at prayer, is transported to Jerusalem shortly after the death of Jesus. What follows is a captivating interchange of complimentary storylines that keep the reader turning pages. The lead character’s experience in prayer, living among the early apostles, becomes a guide for coping with a parallel journey in her own life. The story is an easy-to-read page-turner that will appeal to a broad audience, especially young adults.

Maria's Mysterious Mission, Finalist

Children's Category

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2011 Colorado Authors League Awards

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2023 Colorado Authors League Awards

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The Christmas Light, Finalist

​Children's Category

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Louie's Lent, Winner

​Children's Category

Riddle at the Rodeo, Finalist

Middle Grade Fiction Category

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2008 Colorado Authors League Awards

Claudia Cangilla McAdam

"The Well"in Highlights for Children, Finalist

Short Fiction Category

2023 Excellence in Publishing Awards

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Louie's Lent, 3rd Place

Children's Books: Picture Books

2018 Colorado Authors League Awards

Beckoning, Finalist

eBook Category

2014 Colorado Authors League Awards

Beckoning, First Place

​Best Book for Young Adults

2021 Colorado Authors League Awards

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Awakening, Finalist

Screenplay Adaptation Category

Louie's Lent, Honorable Mention

​Best Book for Youth

The Mermaid's Gift, Winner

​Children's Category

2004 Highlights for Children

Winner, ​Arts Feature of the Year Award

"Taking His Best Shots"

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2005 Highlights for Children

Winner, ​National Fiction Contest

"Six Seconds of Lightning"

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Awards

2023 Catholic Media Book Awards

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2019 Colorado Authors League Awards

The Real Presence, 3rd Place

Children's Books: Young Readers

Author of Works for Children and Young Adults