It’s been a while since my last update. Much of my time these past months has gone into reaching out to organizations that serve families to build awareness of the book. It’s slow work and I’m hopeful about where it leads.
I’m happy to share some news. Earlier this month, The Heart That Found You won Silver at the 2026 CIPA EVVY Awards in the Children’s Picture Books (Ages 0 - 4) category. The awards are run by the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors. The ceremony was held at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and since I grew up in Denver, being there meant a lot. It joins the IBPA Silver Award the book won in May.
On November 4th, the book turns one. Many of you have been with it since before it was on shelves. I keep hearing from families, many I’ve never met, that it has become their little one’s favorite book. Some have shared how it helped them explain their own family’s story. I love that more than I can say. Thank you for every share, review and kind word along the way.
If you’d like to help more families find it, a short review on Amazon or Goodreads makes a real difference. You can also ask your local library to add it to their collection. Most libraries have a way to request a title, often right on their website. Bookstores can order it through their Simon & Schuster rep. The ISBN is 978-1-68555-085-1, published by The Collective Book Studio.
There’s more to come as the book heads into its second year.
With heart,
Anna
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