Awards

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

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"

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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

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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