Claudia Cangilla McAdam

Author of Works for Children and Young Adults

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The Mermaid's Gift, Winner

​Children's Category

The Real Presence, 3rd Place

Children's Books: Young Readers

2019 Colorado Authors League Awards

Honorable Mention

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Awards

2023 Catholic Media Book Awards

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Awakening, Finalist

Screenplay Adaptation Category

2005 Highlights for Children

Winner, ​National Fiction Contest

"Six Seconds of Lightning"

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The Christmas Light, Finalist

​Children's Category

"The Well"in Highlights for Children, Finalist

Short Fiction Category

2023 Excellence in Publishing Awards

2014 Colorado Authors League Awards

Beckoning, First Place

​Best Book for Young Adults

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2004 Highlights for Children

Winner, ​Arts Feature of the Year Award

"Taking His Best Shots"

Both books are finalists in the Early Reader category

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2025 Catholic Media Book Awards

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2024 Excellence in Publishing Awards

Louie's Lent, Honorable Mention

​Best Book for Youth

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2016 Colorado Authors League Awards

Maria's Mysterious Mission, Finalist

Children's Category

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Mother Cabrini: A Heart for the World,

Finalist, Children's Books: Picture Books

2021 Colorado Authors League Awards

Louie's Lent, 3rd Place

Children's Books: Picture Books

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Louie's Lent, Winner

​Children's Category

2018 Colorado Authors League Awards

2011 Colorado Authors League Awards

Riddle at the Rodeo, Finalist

Middle Grade Fiction Category

​in the Children's Books Category

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Beckoning, Finalist

eBook Category

2025 Colorado Authors League Awards

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2023 Colorado Authors League Awards

Third Place

2008 Colorado Authors League Awards