Thank you to the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) for including my book Believing In Horses Out West among the 2025 Award Winners! And thank you to NAIWE member Britt Kaufmann for creating this image to help celebrate the win. Here is what April Michelle Davis, NAIWE Executive Director had to say:
“Congratulations! Your book won the 2025 NAIWE Book Awards Contest in the Young Adult category!
We are pleased to share with you that your book, Believing In Horses Out West, was selected from over 100 entries in the 3rd Annual NAIWE Book Awards Contest! And it was selected to represent this category because of your ability to reach inside your inner youth to clearly share the idealistic thoughts of a teenager who has the hope and belief of what can happen in a world where she is still limited by her parents’ permission and decisions! Sadie’s love for others, especially horses, is clearly expressed on the pages.”
I have learned so much from this group, and it’s an honor to have NAIWE recognize my work. Here is a list of my fellow winners (image thanks again to Britt Kaufmann), and congratulations to everyone!
